Over magnificent hills, across beautiful plateaus and through stunning valleys, YHA offers a great selection of walking breaks in picturesque areas of England and Wales. From gentle strolls combined with food and drink to more strenuous adventures over the hills, there's something for all ages and abilities.
Easter Walking Weekend (18+)
Grasmere Burtharlyp Howe
By popular demand we'll be hosting this year's Easter walking holiday in the Lake District's Central Fell region of Grasmere. With access to some of the Lake Districts most rewarding mountain trails including Helvellyn and Helm Crag. The walking will be moderate, mixed with some exhilarating sections as we reach surprise summits, perfect for a lunch stop and a photo opportunity.
After a good days walking in the hills, enjoy a home cooked meal and in the evenings sample some of the fairtrade chocolate we have as a special Easter treat.
Two & Three night option available
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2/3 nts: 02.04.10
Price: £175 (2nts) / £230 (3nts)
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9319
Email: grasmere@yha.org.uk
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Peak District Walking Weekend (18+)
Ilam
Two days of rewarding guided walks in Dove Dale, an idyllic location in the Peak District National Park. Also enjoy the splendour of YHA Ilam Hall nestling in 84 acres of Country Park and superior accommodation following a huge refurbishment. The weekend package includes meals.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 16.04.10
Price: £170
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9023
Email: ilam@yha.org.uk
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Buttermere Walking Weekend (18+)
Buttermere
Join us on a Spring walking weekend in the tranquil and unspoilt village of Buttermere. From our bunkhouse accommodation overlooking Buttermere Lake, enjoy two days of guided walks and chilled out social evenings. High level routes such as Haystacks, Wainwrights favourite mountain, provide more challenging walking and leisurely valley routes amongst a blanket of flourishing Bluebells, means there is something for everyone.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 14.05.09
Price: £160
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9508
Email: buttermere@yha.org.uk
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Beachy Head and Seven Sisters Walking Weekend (18+)
Eastbourne
Join us at the newly built YHA Eastbourne (all ensuite rooms) tucked away in a tranquil location in the South Downs and only a mile from the popular seaside resort of Eastbourne. From the doorstep of the YHA enjoy the first day’s walk along Beachy Head and the stunning white cliffs of the English coastline followed by a second day exploring the Severn Sisters cliff tops. Enjoyable group social evenings and an evening visit to Eastbourne pier.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 04.06.10
Price: £165
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9316
Email: eastbourne@yha.org.uk
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Walking & Via Ferrata (18+)
Borrowdale
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend starting with a mountain walk into classic Wainwright country followed by a go on the UK's only Via Ferrata and mountain zip wire. YHA Borrowdale provides the perfect base for this memorable adventure weekend complete with idyllic location in the tranquil Borrowdale valley and tasty home cooked meals.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 18.06.10
Price: £170
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9624
Email: borrowdale@yha.org.uk
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Cotswolds Walking Weekend (18+)
Stow on the Wold
From our base in Stow-on-the-Wold, historic centre for the North Cotswolds, the weekend of leisurely guided walks, between 6 and 7 miles each day, will explore stunning rural English countryside and picturesque villages rich in Cotswold heritage. Meals included.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 25.06.10
Price: £165
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9540
Email: stow@yha.org.uk
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Walking & Pudding Weekend (18+)
Windermere
From our accommodation overlooking England’s largest lake, work up an appetite for these classic favourites. With interest in traditional UK food experiencing a renaissance the good old Pud is at the heart of the come-back. The weekend consists of guided walks in the Southern region of the Lake District, home to a collection of fine higher level and lower level walks which we will tailor for the weekend. Then on Saturday evening, what better way to compliment a good days walking than to enjoy a feast of classic puddings and an opportunity to vote for your favourite.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 17.09.10
Price: £175
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9352
Email: windermere@yha.org.uk
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Hike & Bike Weekend (18+)
Keswick
A great summer Lakeland weekend with a day of mountain biking on country lanes and forest trails and a mountain walk on one of the Lake Districts best ridges, Blencathra with an optional leisurely route for anybody who doesn’t want to walk the famous Sharp Edge. Saturday also includes a tour of the Keswick Brewery, what better way to end a mountain bike ride. Meals included plus enjoyable group social evenings.
For further information Tel: 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2 nts: 06.08.10
Price: £170
Tel: 01254 690691
Email: info@countryadventures.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9746
Email: keswick@yha.org.uk
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Best of Wainwright
Borrowdale
On this 5 day walking holiday we’ll guide you on some of the best hill walking routes the Lake District has to offer. These routes have been carefully selected from Wainwright’s pictorial guides. Having walked them you’ll fully appreciate why Wainwright considered the Lakeland fells to be so special. The routes you’ll walk and the hills climbed will include some of Wainwright’s particular favourites. For this walking holiday we’ve built on our three day Wainwright’s Favourites break to include more of Lakeland’s highest and most enigmatic mountains. For more information and to make a booking please visit
http://www.summitreks.co.uk/
Tel: 0845 371 9624
Email: borrowdale@yha.org.uk
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Wainwrights Favourites Borrowdale
Borrowdale
We all have our favourite hill walks and mountains but choosing favourites in the Lake District is very difficult with such a wonderfully diverse range of mountains and hills to choose from. It’s very much a personal decision and I’m sure Wainwright found it just as difficult. However, in the course of writing his pictorial guides to the Lakeland fells he did share with us just which hills and routes he had found particularly enjoyable and which he considered to be on his very own list of favourites. The routes on this break have been carefully chosen to give you a real taste of why walking in Lakeland is such a wonderful experience and to show you why these were some of Wainwright’s favourites. For more information and to make a booking please visit http://www.summitreks.co.uk/
Duration: 3 days
Dates: 30 April - 03 May
Price: £268.00 per person
Tel: 0845 371 9624
Email: borrowdale@yha.org.uk
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On The Mountains 3 Days
Helvellyn
The Lake District has a well deserved reputation for having some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes you’ll find anywhere in the world. It also offers some of finest mountain walking such is the variety of terrain and choice of routes available to the hill walker. It’s a wonderful combination and the Summitreks team have put together a fantastic itinerary to give you the opportunity to see and experience the best of what Lakeland hill-walking has to offer.
Our team of walking group leaders will guide you on high level walks to the summits of some of the highest and best known of the Lake District mountains. The routes have been carefully chosen to show you just why walking in Lakeland is such a wonderful, world class experience.
The price includes three nights accommodation at Helvellyn YHA and all meals (including packed lunches and a free flask filling service) starting with breakfast on the Saturday morning and finishing with afternoon tea on Monday. Please note that the evening meal on Friday is not included in the price but can be booked in advance and paid for on arrival if required.
All guiding by Summitreks team of fully qualified walking group leaders.
Please note that transport is not included in the price. Participants are expected to provide their own transport to Helvellyn YHA and for the short journeys to the access point for the Monday’s walking route. It’s usual for car sharing to be arranged on the day.
Price: £268.00 per person
Dates – 2010: 30 April – 03 May (3 Days)
Tel: 0845 371 9742
Email: helvellyn@yha.org.uk
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On The Mountains 5 Days
Helvellyn
For this holiday we’ve extended the three day On the Mountains break to give you the opportunity to enjoy even more of Lakeland’s mountain splendour with an extra two days of high level mountain walking. The Lake District has a well deserved reputation for having some of most beautiful mountain landscapes you’ll find anywhere in the world. It also offers some of finest mountain walking such is the variety of terrain and choice of routes available to the hill walker. It’s a wonderful combination and the Summitreks team have put together a fantastic itinerary to give you the opportunity to see and experience the best of what Lakeland hill-walking has to offer.
Our walking group leaders will guide you on high level hill walks taking you to the summits of some of the highest and best known of the Lake District mountains. The routes have been carefully chosen to show you just why walking in Lakeland is such a wonderful, world class experience.
The price includes five nights accommodation at Helvellyn YHA and all meals (including packed lunches and a free flask filling service) starting with breakfast on the Sunday morning and finishing with afternoon tea on Thursday. Please note that evening meal on Saturday is not included in the price but can be booked in advance and paid for on arrival.
All guiding by our fully qualified team of Summitreks walking group leaders
Please note that transport is not included in the price. Participants are expected to provide their own transport to Helvellyn YHA and for the short journeys to access points the day’s walking. It’s usual for car sharing to be arranged.
Price: £450 per person
Dates – 2010: 29 May – 03 June 2010 (5 Days)
Tel: 0845 371 9742
Email: helvellyn@yha.org.uk
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Northumbria guided walking tours
Newcastle
YHA members can explore Northumbria on foot with the added knowledge of an experienced local guide, and benefit from a 10% discount.
'Walk Northumbria' offers guided walks throughout the area, taking in stunning scenery around Hadrian’s Wall, the Northumbrian Coast and the Cheviot Hills.
Tel: 0191 2572601 or email info@walknorthumbria.co.uk for more information.
Tel: 0845 371 9335
Email: newcastle@yha.org.uk
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20% off walking and hiking trips
Golant
Save 20% off walking adventures with Encounter Cornwall when you stay at YHA Golant.
Take advantage of walking route information and transfer services including the South West Coast Path and the two-day coast-to-coast Saints Way, which runs past YHA Golant from Padstow to Fowey.
To take advantage of this offer simply book your accommodation with YHA Golant to receive the offer code, then contact Encounter Cornwall to arrange your activities. Visit www.encountercornwall.com for more information.
Tel: 0845 371 9019
Email: golant@yha.org.uk
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Edale Skyline 16+
Edale
Hills, ridges and plateau’s surrounding YHA Edale make a natural challenge and great introduction to this popular area. Long days, ascents and exposure to the elements make this course suitable for those with some experience.
2nts: 16.04.10, 29.10.10
£106
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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