2-days and 2-nights in cosy accommodation in the heart of The Lake District and explore the local mountains in their cosy (or cold) winter jackets…​

This trip will include a winter ascent of Scafell Pike – The highest peak in England!​

To fully appreciate and enjoy a winter ascent, it is best to be properly prepared for the winter environment – with an early start, good crampon technique and the right equipment all helping to give a truly memorable mountain day.

This trip is suitable for anyone with summer mountain hiking experience and a good level of fitness.  Winter hiking experience is not necessary – A Full day of winter skills tuition will be provided prior to attempting the hike to the summit of England!

As always, we’ll sort out the road transfers, accommodation and guided hiking so you just need to join your guide at the meeting point and leave the rest to us.

Itinerary

  • Optional: Meet outside Euston train station at 6pm and board the train for a relaxing journey to The Lake District
  • Meet your guide outside the Lake District train station and travel the short distance to your accommodation in the heart of the national park

  • A full introduction to what you will be doing before journeying in the local area to the snow line for an introduction to the winter environment, an introduction/revision of ice axe/cramponing skills and the style of mountaineering required for a winter ascent.

  • An early start, to make the most of the day, your guide will lead you safely to the summit of Scafell Pike.  The specific route you take will depend on experience, ability and weather conditions.
  • After safely returning to the valley floor you will be driven to the train station for your onward journey home
  • Optional: Board the train for a relaxing journey back to London

2-nights accommodation
2-days instruction and guidance by a highly experienced and qualified mountain leader
Use of safety equipment (ice axe, crampons and helmet)
Optional: Return train travel between London and The Lake District

Personal hiking kit
Food and drink
Personal travel insurance
Travel between home and The Lake District (unless that option is chosen)

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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Trip Highlights

  • Summit Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England, in Winter conditions
  • Learn practical skills required for hiking in the Winter mountains
  • Crampons, ice axe and helmet all included in the price
  • Highly experienced and qualified winter guide
  • All logistics taken care for you, so just turn up and enjoy!

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