Summit Scafell Pike Challenge Weekend

Meeting Time: From 17:00
You can arrive any time from 17:00. Your Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you and get you settled.

Dinner will be served around 20:00. If you plan to arrive later than this, please ensure you’ve had something to eat on the way.

Meeting Location:
Field Studies Council – Blencathra Centre (Lonscale Building)
Blease Road
Threlkeld
Keswick
CA12 4SG

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Once you arrive at the Field Studies Centre, we will be based in the Lonscale building.

Access Information:
After reaching the village of Threlkeld, turn onto Blease Road. The accommodation is located approximately one mile up the hill.

Parking:
Free parking is available at the accommodation.

Public Transport:
The venue is approximately 14 miles from Penrith Train Station, which has regular services to and from London, Preston, Manchester and Edinburgh. From the station, you will need to arrange a taxi to the venue.

Getting to the Walks:
This is not a car-free trip. We’ll usually take a short drive to the start of our walks, and we encourage car sharing between the group where possible.

Finish Time:
We aim to finish on the final day between 13:00 and 15:00. The exact timing may vary depending on the walk, group pace, weather conditions and whether we stop for a café or lunch before heading home.

If travelling by public transport, we recommend booking flexible or later return tickets to allow for this.

Field Studies Council – Blencathra Centre (Lonscale Building)
Blease Road
Threlkeld
Keswick
CA12 4SG

We’ll be staying at the Field Studies Council Blencathra Centre, based in the Lonscale building, set high on the slopes beneath Blencathra with wide-reaching views across the surrounding fells.

Accommodation for this trip is in shared single-sex dorm rooms (male and female rooms separate). Rooms are simple, comfortable and well suited to a sociable group stay.

Bedding is provided - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.

We have shared use of the space with other Large Outdoors groups, with up to 24 guests across the building. This creates a friendly and social atmosphere across the weekend, with different groups heading out for their own activities during the day and coming together in the evenings.

There is a welcoming communal area to relax in after your walks, along with outdoor space where you can sit out and enjoy the views if the weather allows. It’s a relaxed and informal setup that works well for a group weekend in the Lakes.

Included

Accommodation (2 nights)
Guided walking on 2 days
2 breakfasts
2 evening meals
1 packed lunch
Tea & coffee
Bedding

What’s Not Included

Travel to the meeting point
Transport during the trip (car sharing encouraged)
Meals not listed above
Personal purchases
Insurance
Towels (please bring your own)

Dietary Information

We can provide vegetarian and vegan meals, along with dishes made using gluten-free or dairy-free ingredients. Please select your dietary preference at checkout.

Meals are prepared in shared kitchens and served in a group setting. While we take care when preparing food, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate severe allergies or highly specialised dietary requirements. If you have a medical food allergy, please contact us before booking so we can advise whether the trip is suitable.

Please refer to our Residential Walking Kit List.

The compulsory items listed are required for safety and comfort. Every participant must carry the required kit during walks.

If your trip is more than 12 weeks away, you can secure your place with a 20% deposit.

The balance is due 10 weeks before travel.

If booking within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.

We don’t offer automated instalment plans, but you’re welcome to make ad-hoc payments towards your balance at any time. Simply email hello@largeoutdoors.com with your order number and the amount you’d like to pay, and we’ll send you a secure payment link.

Standard Bookings

For standard bookings, you can request to move your booking to another trip up to 10 weeks before departure, or transfer your place to another participant up to 7 days before the trip, subject to availability and the full Terms & Conditions.

Advance Saver Tickets

Some trips include a limited number of Advance Saver places at a reduced price.

These require full payment at the time of booking and are non-refundable, cannot be moved to another date or experience, and cannot be transferred to another participant.

Standard cancellation, move, and transfer terms do not apply to Advance Saver bookings.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have suitable travel insurance covering cancellation, medical and emergency expenses, and personal accident.

Dogs are not permitted on this trip, except for trained assistance dogs. Please contact us in advance if you intend to travel with an assistance dog.