Itinerary
- Meet at Euston to take a relaxing train journey north where you will be met at the train station and transported to your accommodation for the weekend
- A day scrambling (route/mountain to be decided, based on weather conditions)
- A day hiking and scrambling to the summit of another local mountain, before returning back to the train station for a return train journey to London (arriving around 10pm).
| Two nights hostel/bunkhouse accommodation |
| Two days guided hiking by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader |
| Return train travel from London |
| Road transfers and logistical support in The Lake District |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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3 reviews for Scrambling in The Lake District
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My trips with City Mountaineering this summer have been the highlight of this year 2020. I went on two midweek weekends in August and September, both in the Lake District but with different location. It was my first time scrambling and I must say I’ve enjoyed every second of it! As a nature lover living in a big city, not always having the weekends off, this was a great opportunity for a midweek getaway in the mountains. What’s more important, City Mountaineering are unique in offering the full package with all the arrangements included, you just need to show up at the train station on time 🙂 The trips were exceptionally organised and hosted by the leader Stuart, who’s extremely knowledgeable, experienced and with a great sense of humour. He’ll make you feel welcomed, safe and supported. His passion and appreciation for the mountains is admiring and he puts a great effort to share it and make it accessible for as many people as possible. His superpower is knowing the secret off track routes and you have a feeling that you’re discovering the treasures and the precious gems of the UK land. The biggest takeaway which reminds you of a great life philosophy is: what matters is the journey, not the destination. Looking forward to the next trip already!
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I was originally booked onto the Highland Christmas trip in Dec 2020 (which got cancelled thanks to a Covid lockdown), and then the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in March 2021 (which got cancelled thanks to a Covid lockdown), and finally the Scrambling in the Lake District trip from 16 to 18 April 2021 which thankfully went ahead. Throughout the changing and usually last minute government restrictions, Stuart was easily contactable and tried his very best to make the trips happen within the regulations. It was a small group and my first time doing scrambling. Stuart was attentive and reassuring so I never felt I was in danger or undertaking a risky activity, although it might seem like a crazy thing to do from an outsider’s perspective! The group was really lovely, and it felt like I was hiking with a bunch of friends I’ve known for ages! There was easy camaraderie which made it an enjoyable hike even though the 2 days were definitely challenging on my legs! The views of the Lake District from the mountains were spectacular! Worth the effort (I can say that easily now….) Stuart kindly pitched the tent and provided very warm sleeping bags for inexperienced camping newbies like myself. He is also very knowledgeable about clouds, the birds / wildlife, and all things outdoors and nature! It’s evident Stuart loves what he does and this is not just another cookie-cutter tour experience that I sometimes feel like on other day hikes with large groups. Definitely recommended if you want to do something out of the ordinary and see a different part of the UK countryside!
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I’ve been hiking with Citymountaineering for 4 years now and it’s always been a pleasure. I love only having to show up and the rest is already taken care of. This scrambling weekend started with a smooth train journey, then short transport by minibus to the camp site where the tents were already pitched (thank you Stuart!). In glorious weather we scrambled up a gully on Saturday and a ridge on Sunday and did some lovely hiking with great views in addition to that. Stuart made sure we were always safe and we could opt for a rope, even if it was just for peace of mind. A very small and friendly group and always enough time to ask questions about hiking, nature, surroundings or anything else really. Thank you for a brilliant weekend! See you on the Little Western Islands Expedition trip next.
