Looking for an adventure this Summer...

If you are looking for a new challenge this summer and enjoy being outdoors, why not come and join the National Trust on one of our outdoor events at Sticklebarn.

We have teamed up with Pinpoint Adventure to provide great opportunities for people to get out in the Lake District Fells and have fun, whether you are joining us for a day Ghyll Scrambling or an overnight stay on our Hill Walking Expedition and Wild Camping, there is something for all ages.

Ghyll Scrambling

Tues 29 Jul & Fri 29th Aug
Morning Session: 9am- 12pm Afternoon Session 1-4pm
Price: Adult £25 Child £10 (Min Age 8)

What is it? 

Ghyll scrambling is the combination of climbing, walking and scrambling whilst ascending a ghyll (stream or small river). Involving various exciting challenges through and around the water; providing a brilliant way to adventure in to the mountains.

Where?

The ghyll scrambling sessions take place at Stickle Ghyll (Great Langdale), meandering its way up towards Pavey Ark. This is an exciting and challenging ghyll, but also an excellent introduction to ghyll scrambling.

We will meet at the Stickle Barn Tavern (Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JU).

When? 

We will run morning and afternoon sessions (will confirm which session you are on).

For the morning session we will meet at 8:50am, this allows us to get started at 9am and finish at 12pm (back to the Sticklebarn Tavern for 12pm or just after).

For the afternoon session we will meet at 12.50pm, this allows us to get started at 1pm and finish at 4pm (back to the Sticklebarn Tavern for 4pm or just after). 

The session itself

This is a 3 hour session in which we will look to gradually build the skills and challenges of ghyll scrambling. The overall aim of the session is to have an enjoyable and safe time. 

Finish off your adventure at the Sticklebarn Pub where you can warm up with a hot drink and cake

Hill Walking and Wild Camping 

Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug &Tue 19 - Wed 20 Aug

Depart 1pm - 12 noon the following day

Price: £45 (Min age 8, must be accompanied by adult)

What is it? 

A two day walking expedition through the mountains of Langdale, taking in some of the best scenery the Lake District has to offer, with a remote overnight camp. Also covering some of the essential considerations when out in the hills such as navigation, weather and route planning.

Where?

The hill walking expedition takes place in Langdale, starting from the Stickle Barn Tavern (Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JU). From Stickle Barn we will journey in to the hills and mountains of the Lake District, depending upon the prevailing weather conditions we will complete a route involving some of the following mountains; Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Pike of Stickle, Cold Pike, Pike of Blisco. These are some of the most iconic mountains in the Lake District and provide an excellent introduction to expedition hill walking.

When?

We will meet at 12:45pm on Day 1 at the Sticklebarn Tavern (The National Trust will confirm which dates you are on), this allows us to get started at 1pm. We will then walk through the afternoon, before reaching our wild camp late afternoon/early evening.

We will then spend the night at our wild camp, with the addition of a short walk for sunset/photo opportunities (weather permitting).

On Day 2 we will walk back to the Sticklebarn Tavern from our wild camp, with the option of sunrise (if the sunset was not viable), returning no later than 12pm. 

The expedition itself

This is a 2 day expedition in which we will look to gradually build the skills and challenges of expedition hill walking. The overall aim of the expedition is to have an enjoyable and safe time.

Finish off your adventure the next morning with breakfast at Sticklebarn

Guidance on equipment that will be provided and what you need to bring on the day will be available when making enquiries or booking.

For bookings enquiries please call    015394 32733 

or email:  lakesoutdooractivities@nationaltrust.org.uk