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WILD CAMPING FOR BEGINNERS

by Adventure Solos

OVERVIEW

This event is designed to help you start wild camping safely and build the confidence to have your own adventures. 

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If you're worried about selecting the wrong spot and being asked to move on, have safety concerns or aren't sure about what to take with you - this is the event for you.

 

Join us for your first 2 nights of wild camping with a small, solo-friendly group; all under the expert guidance of a qualified Mountain Leader!

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Read on or watch the video below to find out more.

Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
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INFORMATION

During the weekend, you'll spend 2 nights wild camping nears lakes with a qualified mountain leader and first-aider who will guide and help you throughout the event. 

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This adventure is deigned to help you build the confidence, experience and to acquire the equipment necessary for your own independent wild camps. We send you all the information and guidance you need before the event. 

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What's more, you'll also meet a small group of friendly people in their 30s, 40s and 50s to have your own wild camps with. 

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There's even an option to have all of your camping equipment provided for you (to hire or keep) and/or to learn and practice map reading and navigation skills.

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These events sell out fast so don't hang around - get signed up to your Wild Camping for Beginners event below now.

WHAT'S INCLUDED? 
  • A fun, sociable, solo-friendly group to adventure with!

  • An Adventure Solos host and guide throughout the event who is a qualified Mountain Leader and first-aider.

  • Adventure Solos' detailed Pre-Adventure Guide, including guidance on what to bring with you and how to manage the weight of your pack so you don't overpack.

  • Two nights' wild camping in different locations so you get to build confidence making and breaking camp.

  • Handy hints and tips as well as answer your questions along the way. 

  • Beautiful sights of the Lake District; we'll camp overlooking lakes (or tarns) each night. 

  • New friends; you'll meet like-minded newbie campers that you can plan future trips with. ​

  • An option to add a bundle of brand new camping gear for you to keep. This bundle is specifically selected for this Wild Camping for Beginners event, and includes a tent, sleeping bag, an inflatable sleeping mat, headtorch, stove, gas, a cook-set, an inflatable pillow and a few other additional small-but-mighty extras for a great camping experience. 

  • An option to do as much (or little) map reading and navigational training as you like during the event.

Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
WHERE IS IT?

We start and finish the weekend at The Riverside Bar, Patterdale, in the Lake District, North West England.

The postcode is CA11 0NW.

JOIN THE ADVENTURE

Tickets are available below for £395 per person.

2024 EVENTS

SOLD OUT

Friday 24th May 2024 at midday

to 2pm on Sunday 26th May 2024

SOLD OUT

Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month  before the start of your chosen event.

SOLD OUT

Friday 14th June 2024 at midday

to 2pm on Sunday 16th June 2024

Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month  before the start of your chosen event.

2025 EVENTS

AVAILABLE:

Friday 23rd May 2024 at midday

to 2pm on Friday 25th May 2025

BOOK NOW
PAYMENT PLAN*

Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month  before the start of your event.

SOLD OUT

Friday 30th May 2025 at midday

to 2pm on Sunday 1st June 2025

*Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month  before the start of your chosen event.

Scafell Pike Wild Camping Weekend
FURTHER INFORMATION
  • Dearne Valley
    The Dearne Valley, near Sheffield, is an area of South Yorkshire along the River Dearne. It is close to the Peak District and is very accessible, with a dozen cities within a 2-hour drive of the venue. The large grounds are dotted with activities for us to make the most of during the course of the event.
  • What's Included?
    A fun, sociable, solo-friendly group to adventure with! An Adventure Solos host who will be there throughout the event. Adventure Solos' detailed Pre-Adventure Guide. All specialist equipment for activities. 1.5 days' worth of activities with professional instructors. 2 nights' accommodation. 6 meals (2x breakfasts, 2x lunches, 2x evening meals). Any transport at the event.
  • Outline Itinerary
    Friday Arrive in the evening and join us for food, a few welcome drinks and a chat as we get to know each other. If the weather is good, we may sit in the Yurt around a fire - a brilliant way to start the weekend. Saturday After breakfast, we get into the first of several sessions of activities during the day. There are good opportunities to connect with your fellow guests during the activities and whilst reflecting over achievements at lunch and in the evening. ​ Sunday We have more activities in the morning, then enjoy lunch together one last time before hitting the road. The event finishes after lunch on Sunday. ​You'll leave having met a great bunch of people, having challenged yourself, had a lot of fun and laughed until your belly hurt! ​ Please note that, whilst we intend to provide the activities listed above, occasionally they may be subject to change at short notice due to factors such as weather conditions and the abilities of any particular group.
  • Accommodation
    For this weekend event, you will be given your own room (with ensuite facilties). Your room will be a larger 'dorm' style room, with bunkbeds, even though it will be for your sole use. We also have some more modern, cosier twin rooms for sole occupancy ('Teachers' Rooms') that also have tea / coffee making facilities. You can book this room upgrade option here). Bedding and a pillow are provided. Please bring a towel with you.
  • Transport/Getting there
    The weekend is based at Inspired Learning, Dearne Valley, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4EA. Train - If you are travelling by train, Conisbrough Station is adjacent to the venue (a one minute walk from the station to the venue). ​ Driving – If you are driving, the postcode is DN12 4EA. Leeds, Sheffield and York are all under 1 hour's drive from the venue. Loughborough, Nottingham, Manchester are all under 90 minutes' drive from the venue. Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington are all under 2 hours' drive. ​ Arrival is anytime from 6pm to 9pm (please contact us in advance if you think you will be later). Most people will arrive around 7pm and we'll eat at around 7.30pm.
  • Food and Drink
    Welcome drinks are provided on Friday evening. Food for six meals is provided, including: Evening meal on Friday Breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday Breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Please let us know when booking if you have any dietary requirements. ​
  • Solo-friendly
    Guests book onto Adventure Solos events by themselves, and arrive to enjoy a fun, friendly and social event. The activities over the weekend are a great way to try new things and make new friends. This is also facilitated by an Adventure Solos host who will be present throughout the event and helps to ensure everyone is having a good time.
  • Equipment
    Any specialist equipment for activities is provided.
  • Experience
    You do not need prior experience for the activities (most people won't have done the activities before and the instructors and guides will help everyone through).
Wild Camping for Beginners (Friday 24th May 2025)
Wild Camping for Beginners (Friday 24th May 2025)
23 May 2025, 12:00
The Riverside Bar,
Old Water View Hotel, Patterdale, Penrith CA11 0NW, UK
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