June 20, 2025
5:00 pm
Wasdale Hall
Payment Instalments Available
What’s Included
♥ 2 x Nights accommodation
♥ 2 x All you can eat breakfasts
♥ Guided hike up Scafell Pike with Women Outdoors qualified Mountain Leader
♥ Optional wild swim after Scafell summit
♥ Saturday games night
♥ Small hike on Sunday with optional wild swim in a mountain tarn with Women Outdoors qualified Mountain Leader
♥ WhatsApp Group to connect with other ladies attending the weekend trip
♥ Support prior the event with any questions and advise you may need to complete the hike
Come and join Women Outdoors on a guided hike up Scafell & wild swimming weekend, for a challenging but rewarding opportunity to gain some perspective on this remarkable landscape. See spectacular views with our expert Mountain Leader teaching you all about the mountain, its plants, conservation and it’s history.
Whether you are a complete beginner looking to get into Wild Swimming or have previous experience, there will be an opportunity for wild swimming on the Friday evening, after the Scafell summit and the following day (Sunday) after a small hike. Our wild swim spot is Wastwater Lake which has a lovely beach outside the front door of our accommodation! 3 miles long, Wastwater is a glacier lake formed in a over deepened valley. If you would like to paddle you can bring your own paddleboard or kayak. If you would like to paddle but don’t have your own craft please contact Emma for craft hire options (contact details at the bottom of the description).
A detailed itinerary will be sent to all booked guests before the event. There will also be a WhatsApp group set up prior the event so you ladies can organise car share and get chatting before the weekend trip!
The price does not include lunch and evening meals. For options on evening meals read below.
Accommodation: YHA Wasdale Hall
This 19th century country manor is every bit as grand as its name would suggest. This Cumbrian hostel is often cited as a favourite due to the impressive nature of the building, not to mention its breath-taking scenery which has earned the title of ‘Britain’s Favourite View’.
YHA Wasdale Hall is set right on the shore of Wastwater, England’s deepest lake, from the hostel you can see the expanse of the lake plus the awe-inspiring mountains beyond – perfect for getting away from the pressures of everyday life and relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
Women Outdoor ladies will have private rooms with a maximum of 6 ladies per room.
Click here to view accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1 Friday
5pm onwards: Check in to the accommodation and meet your fellow Women Outdoors guests
7.30pm: Dinner at the accommodation. If you will arrive in time for dinner an evening meals can either be ordered (Emma will collect your order & dietary requirements prior to the weekend) or alternatively you can cook your own meal in the fully equipped self catering kitchen. A menu will be sent out prior to the event.
8.00pm: Get to know each other, relax with a book or head to the bar!
Day 2 Saturday
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for our difficulty level descriptions CLICK HERE)
Distance: 4.7 miles
Elevation: 895m (2935ft)
Time: 6-7 hours (9am – 3-4pm)
7.30am: All you can eat breakfast at YHA Wasdale Hall
8.30am: Set off for the climb up Scafell. The hike will be approximately 6 hours (including a stop for lunch)
2.30pm: Back to YHA Wasdale Hall Pass to shower and celebrate completing the days climb! Then relax, head for a wild swim, a paddle or head to the bar.
6.30: Dinner. Evening meals can either be ordered (Emma will collect your order & dietary requirements prior to the weekend) or alternatively you can cook your own meal in the fully equipped self catering kitchen. A menu will be sent out prior to the event.
7pm: Saturday games night & watch the sunset over Wastwater.
Day 3 Sunday
7.30am: All you can eat breakfast at YHA Wasdale Hall
8.15am: Check out and set off for a small hike & optional wild swim and/or a paddle
Noon: Say our goodbyes & depart!
Your Outdoor Leaders Emma & Bryony
Emma (Women Outdoors Founder) on the left & Bryony on the right will be your Mountain Leaders. To get to know us a little more head to Emma & The Team.
Payment & Booking
Option 1: Pay in full £229
Option 2: Pay instalments
– 1st instalment 25% deposit (£59).
– 2nd instalment, the remaining balance (£170), due 90 days prior the event.
Please note that deposits are non refundable.
A private room can be booked for a supplement of £75 per night (£150) for the two nights stay. This can be booked below. If you would like a private room it is advised that you book this sooner rather than later as the accommodation gets booked up quickly.
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