WINDERMERE WEEKEND

Guests book onto Adventure Solos events by themselves, and arrive to enjoy a fun, friendly and social group event. The activities over the weekend are a great way to find like-minded people and 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. The activities are not only great fun, they are a way to bond with others whilst challenging yourself and trying new things.

You do not need prior experience for the activities. Most people won't have done the activities before and the instructors and guides are there to help everyone and make themselves proud.

At over 10 miles long, Windermere in the Lake District is the largest natural lake in England. Tower Wood on the shores of the Lake will be our home for the weekend - it has 11 acres of privately owned land as well as modern accommodation and facilities including a boathouse. This means that we can spend the weekend playing on and around the lake with professional instructors to help and guide us.

Friday Arrive in the evening and join us or some food and welcome drinks as you get to know the other guests.

Saturday

Hike - We start with a hike up a local hill with stunning views along the lake below us. We then drop down to Windermere, England's largest lake, where we'll be met by members of the team with giant stand-up paddleboards!

Paddle Boards XL - We take to the water in wetsuits to keep us cosy warm as we journey up Windermere. The giant paddleboards are a lot of fun and involve a little teamwork to make it work best - each 17ft board can take up to 8 people. It's not a race...but there are two of them!!

Raft Building - We split into two teams to build barrel rafts. There's a lot more fun in the water, as we take on various head-to-head challenges against the other raft team!

Sunday High Ropes Course - Zip around this 'Go-Ape' style course with.

Tree Climb - Challenge yourself to climb one of three trees - you don't need to get to the top, just do yourself proud whilst your teammates cheer you on.

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The weekend ends at lunchtime on Sunday, leaving you time to travel home, put a wash on and put your feet up to a film at home before back to work on Monday morning!

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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.

• An Adventure Solos host throughout the weekend (usually Chris, Founder of Adventure Solos).

• Professional instructors for all activities.

• All activities are included, as well as any specialist equipment (for example paddles, boards, buoyancy aids for paddle boarding, safety boats etc).

• Accommodation for two nights is provided with ensuite rooms. There are larger dorm room if you are feeling sociable, or if you prefer there are a limited number of sole-occupancy room upgrades available.

• A detailed pre-adventure guide so you know what to expect and what to bring, including an invite to the WhatsApp group for the event.

• Four meals are included (2x breakfasts, 1x lunch, 1x evening meal plus a welcome drink).

• All travel whilst at the event (taxis and/or mini-buses).

• Welcome drinks upon arrival.

• A fun and social group of likeminded people to share the weekend with.

We have modern accommodation with ensuite rooms. There are shared dorm rooms (typically with around 3-4 people in) or if you prefer you can book a sole occupancy room with a small ensuite here).

There is also a 'living room' area with seating and a 'brew' area (with access to a kettle, toaster and microwave etc). Bedding and a pillow are provided. Please bring a towel with you.

Food for four meals will be provided:

• Evening meal on Friday

• Breakfast on Saturday is included (selection of cereals, toasts and jams)

• A packed lunch on Saturday is included

• Evening meal on Saturday is not included (a group taxi to and from Bowness-on-Windermere will be provided where we will eat in a local pub)

• Breakfast on Sunday is included (selection of cereals, toasts and jams)

• The event will finish at lunch time on Sunday. ​

• Please let us know when booking if you have any dietary requirements.

Specialist equipment for activities is provided (eg paddle-boards, such as paddles and wetsuits etc).

The weekend is based at Tower Wood, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PL.

Driving – If you are driving, the postcode is LA23 3PL.

Train - If you are travelling by train, Oxenholme Lake District Station is 2.5 hours from London Euston (direct), 2 hours from Birmingham (direct), 2 hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh (direct) and 1 hour from Manchester (direct). You can then get a taxi from Oxenholme (approximately 30 minutes) or you could get a train to Windermere and a taxi from there.

Arrival is anytime from 6pm to 9pm. Most people will arrive around 7pm and we'll cook and eat at around 7.30pm. If you are later and would like some food saving, please let us know in the WhatsApp group on the day.