Hike Scafell Pike weekend - Brathay Hall, Lake District

Fully guided and all inclusive 2 day hiking WEEKEND TO CLIMB SCAFELL PIKE, England's highest mountain.We are staying in the grounds of Brathay Hall close to Ambleside, with extensive grounds and great views of the hills and lake. Our accommodation is on a sole use basis and is in small bunk rooms. We have full use of the bar and dining room at the Hall itself. On Saturday we will hike to the summit of Scafell Pike from the Old Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale. This is one of the most scenic routes to the summit and we should get spectacular views across the whole of the Lake District if it is a clear day. The route is about 14 miles in length and the total ascent is around 1400m so it is a tough hike and you need to be fit to accomplish it. On Sunday will take a more leisurely and scenic hike around Loughrigg Fell and Grasmere to stretch out our legs and enjoy more of the stunning scenery. Scafell Pike is iconic, not only because it is the highest in England, but also because of the history, its position and because of the astonishing views on the way up and from the summit. The route that we use is not the shortest, but we believe it is the most scenic and much less busy than the common route up from Wasdale Head. Our route takes us from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, up Mickleden and Rossett Ghyl to Esk Hause. There are wonderful views down Langdale and across as far as Derwentwater in the North. From here we continue up towards Great End and then over boulders towards the summit. The total distance is around 14 miles (there and back) and the total height gain is around 1400m, so it is a tough and challenging day out. This is the link to read about a previous SCAFELL PIKE HIKING WEEKEND. (https://www.mountainhikes.co.uk/scafell-pike-hiking-weekend/ [https://www.mountainhikes.co.uk/scafell-pike-hiking-weekend/]) ______________________________________________________________ Accommodation Our accommodation is in the Lingmoor Lodge in the grounds of Brathay Hall. Brathay Hall is an extensive estate used by outdoor groups and for conferences and we have use of the bar and lounge (picture below) for relaxing and we also eat in the main dining room at the Hall. The impressive Brathay Hall is set in 360 acres of mature woodland and rolling pasture at the head of Windermere, it is a stunning location with spectacular views of the Lake and surrounding hills. It is also set up to support active and outdoor groups like ourselves. Brathay Hall has a wide selection of accommodation and for this weekend, we have the Lingmoor Lodge on a sole use basis. There are bunkrooms sleeping no more than 4 each and we allocate all rooms male or female. All rooms have shared bathrooms and showers. Lingmoor Lodge has a large lounge with kitchen on the upper floor and we will use this for a yoga and stretch session after our hike. The BRATHAY HALL ALSO HAS A SPACIOUS LOUNGE INCLUDING A SMALL BAR WHERE WE CAN RELAX. And dining room for our meals with great views out to the hills and down to the lake. ________________________________________________________________ Meals All meals are included. Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, plus dinner on Saturday will be in the main dining room of BRATHAY HALL. There will be a full cooked breakfast option, plus vegetarian and cereal options and it is always a good quality buffet style meal. Lunches will be provided by Mountain Hikes. _______________________________________________________________ Hikes On Saturday we will hike to the summit of Scafell Pike. The route starts from the Old Dungeon Ghyll, so we will get a minibus transport to the start. The hike is a challenging but extremely rewarding way to climb England’s highest summit. We start easily with a flat walk along Mickleden, but soon climb steeply through some of the most dramatic scenery in the lakes, as we head towards the summit of Scafell Pike. On our return route we can take in the additional summits of Esk Pike and Bowfell, before returning down The Band, for some well earned refreshment at the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub, often voted England’s favourite walkers pub. This is a big day out, but one which will remain in the memory for many years to come. The total distance is about 14 miles with an ascent of 1400m and as you would expect is very rocky and uneven walking at times. It should be achievable for anyone who is reasonably determined and hill fit, but should not be underestimated. On Sunday we will take a leisurely hike over Loughrigg Fell to Grasmere and back. It is very scenic and will give us an opportunity to stretch our legs, without being too hard after yesterdays long day out. ____________________________________________________________ Costs and Bookings Cost for the WEEKEND FROM £185 (We have 4 person bunk rooms and luxury twin rooms available) Optional return transfer to Windermere train station £10 Note: There is sometimes disruption or problems on the Oxenholme to Windermere line. If this is the case we will run the group pickup to or from Oxenholme directly for a small supplement of £5. To book, go to the website below and pay your deposit of £75. https://www.mountainhikes.co.uk/tours/scafell-pike-hiking-weekend/ [https://www.mountainhikes.co.uk/tours/scafell-pike-hiking-weekend/] Please note that the deposit confirms your space and booking is non-refundable. The balance of the payment will be due 8 weeks before the meetup date and this should be done by bank transfer. Your place is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Bank details are below : Bank Account Mountain Hikes Sort Code[masked] Account No[masked] (please quote ‘Scafell’ plus your name) Includes: • All meals – breakfast, packed lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and packed lunch on Sunday • Guided walks to the summit of SCAFELL PIKE ON SATURDAY, and Sunday walk • Accommodation Does not include: Friday evening meal and travel to the Lake DISTRICT ____________________________________________________________ Planned Schedule for the weekend Friday From 18:00 Arrive Windermere Transfer to Brathay Hall where we can settle in and meet in the bar for drinks Saturday 7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast 8:30 Minibus transfer to start of hike at Old Dungeon Ghyll 9:00 Start of SCAFELL PIKE HIKE 17:00-18:00 Return from walk for well earned refreshment at the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel 18:00 Return to BRATHAY 18:15-19:15 Optional stretch and yoga class 19:30 Dinner in Brathay Hall Sunday 7:30 - 8:30 Optional stretch and yoga class 8:30 – 9:15 Breakfast 9:45 Start of Sunday walk around Loughrigg Fell 13:30 Return to BRATHAY FOR TEA AND CAKE 14:00 Departures __________________________________________________________ Travel Getting there Suggested trains are from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere, the nearest train station which is 5 miles away. Fri 14/06 depart Manchester Piccadilly and arr Windermere 20:41 A pick up from Windermere for this train will be arranged – please book in advance Getting Back Sun 16/06 depart Windermere 14:55 Please note that recommended train times may be change if the timetable changes. Train tickets are best bought in advance online at http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx [http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx] Alternatively if you do have a car and are happy to drive and car share, please send us a message. __________________________________________________________ Clothing and Boots The weekend will include all day walks in potentially wet conditions, so as a bare minimum, please ensure you have the following items : - waterproof boots - waterproof jacket - waterproof trousers