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.
If you're not sure where to camp, have safety concerns or don't know what's the right equipment to buy, 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!
We typically include a set of brand new camping equipment for you to keep as, although there's an option to bring your own instead if you prefer.
Read on or watch the video below to find out more.
INFORMATION
This Friday to Sunday trip allows you to spend 2 nights wild camping on the shores of two lakes with your host, a qualified Mountain Leader, First-Aider and keen camper! They will support and guide you throughout the weekend and turn you into a wild camper!
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, including a list of things to bring.
You'll also meet a small group of friendly people in their 30s, 40s & 50s who you can arrange to share your own wild camping trips with in the future.
There's even an option to learn and practice some map reading skills.
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?
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A fun, sociable, solo-friendly group to adventure with!
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An Adventure Solos host and guide throughout the event who is a qualified Mountain Leader and first-aider.
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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.
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Two nights' wild camping in different locations so you get to build confidence making and breaking camp.
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Handy hints and tips as well as answer your questions along the way.
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Beautiful sights of the Lake District; we'll camp overlooking lakes (or tarns) each night.
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New friends; you'll meet like-minded newbie campers that you can plan future trips with.
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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.
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An option to do as much (or little) map reading and navigational training as you like during the event.
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 from £395 per person.
Or including brand new camping equipment for you to use and keep for only £695.
2025 EVENTS
AVAILABLE:
Friday 23rd May 2025 at midday
to 2pm on Sunday 25th May 2025
Exclude camping equipment £395:
Include new equipment to keep £695:
(tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, headtorch, stove, gas, cook-set with ignition, utensil(s) and a few secret extras)
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
Exclude camping equipment, £395:
Include new equipment to keep, £695:
(tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, headtorch, stove, gas, cook-set with ignition, utensil(s) and a few secret extras)
Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month before the start of your event.
2026 EVENTS
AVAILABLE:
Friday 22nd May 2026 at midday
to 2pm on Sunday 24th May 2026
Exclude camping equipment £395:
Include new equipment to keep £695:
(tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, headtorch, stove, gas, cook-set with ignition, utensil(s) and a few secret extras)
Any payment plans must be paid for in full at least 1 month before the start of your event.
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
Wild Camping for Beginners by Adventure Solos
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Dearne ValleyThe 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.
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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.
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Outline ItineraryFriday 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.
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AccommodationFor 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.
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Transport/Getting thereThe 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.
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Food and DrinkWelcome 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.
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Solo-friendlyGuests 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.
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EquipmentAny specialist equipment for activities is provided.
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ExperienceYou 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).
