Escape to the Mountains, build confidence and make friends for life in the Lake District National Park
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Explore the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of the Coniston Coppermines Valley in the heart of the Lake District National Park
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Stay in a privately booked hostel deep in the valley of the mountains
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Hike up to the summits of Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam
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Be brave and swim in cold but pristine mountain lakes and waterfalls
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Make friends for life with a small group of like-minded women
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Eat delicious home-cooked food by our on-site chef
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Escape from modern life and soak up the magic of the mountains
Basic info
Where: YHA Coniston Coppermines
When: Friday 24th - Monday 27th April 2026
Who is it for: This is an Advanced hiking weekend suitable for women and non-binary people who are comfortable walking all day in mountainous terrain. We will still take it nice and slow.
Group Size: 17
Price: Members £545 | Non-members £585
Secure your SpaceItinerary
Friday 24th April – Arrival
Saturday 25th April - Old Man of Coniston
Sunday 26th April - Wetherlam
Monday 27th April - Tarn Hows
Accommodation
YHA Coniston Coppermines
Nestled at the foot of the Old Man of Coniston, among the old copper mines, sits our cute and cosy hostel for the weekend.
The hostel has a kitchen, dining room and lounge area, as well as an outdoor space and beautiful views all down the Coniston valley.
You will be sleeping in rooms of 4 people in 2 sets of bunk beds.
One private double room is available at an additional cost.
Priority to have a bottom bunk can be requested for health reasons, otherwise it's first-come, first-served on arrival.
Secure Your SpaceThe Food
The food will be home-cooked by our chef, Ella from Girls Who Dine. Ella will make indulgent, rejuvenating, sharing-style feasts using seasonal produce and local suppliers. All the food will be nutritious and balanced, with a variety of options to cater to all dietary requirements.
If you have specific allergies, please get in touch to check if these can be catered for, as we cannot always avoid cross-contamination.
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Travel & Transport
This trip is only accessible by car; however, many of our attendees are more than happy to lift-share. Please feel free to ask in the Lift Share WhatsApp group if you require a lift or need to be collected from a nearby train station.
Please note that the track to the hostel is gravelly and uneven, so it may not be suitable for sports cars.
Book Your SpaceOur Guides
Alice Keegan
Founder of The Adventure Girls Club & Mountain Leader
Alice founded the club in 2022 after years of feeling a bit out of place in the outdoor community. She wanted to create a softer anti-dote to the extreme, goal orientated ego-centric attitude to the outdoors. Alice is also a qualified mountain leader and loves sharing her love for the mountains with women who lack the confidence to go themselves.
Megan Endean
Mountain Leader
Megan is a Mountain Leader, currently based in the Midlands but grew up in Devon. Her hobby (obsession!?) with being outdoors started with her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh and she's never looked back since. She's passionate about improving accessibility to the outdoors, and aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all.
Fitness and ability
Here at The Adventure Girls Club, we try to make our events as inclusive as possible. However, due to the mountainous nature of this hiking trip, some experience with elevation and a good level of fitness are desirable. Our goal is to ensure everyone's safety and to provide all guests with the best possible experience.
To book onto this trip, you must:
- Be comfortable spending a full day outdoors in the mountains from 8am to 3pm.
- Have the ability to walk comfortably on narrow, exposed hiking paths, which are at times covered with loose rocks.
- Have a good head for heights.
- Have experience walking uphill, at a slow pace, for a couple of hours.
- Own appropriate kit for the mountains (waterproof coat and trousers, hiking boots, warm layers).
We always take it slow on our hikes and ensure no one gets left behind.
If you have any worries or concerns about if you are fit or experienced enough to come on the trip please email us hello@theadventuregirls.club and we can advise.
Book Your SpaceCost & Inclusions
from £545 for Dedicated Members and Lite Members
from £585 for non-members
3 or 6 monthly instalments available
Book NowPrice includes:
- 3 nights' private hostel accommodation in the Coniston Valley
- 3 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches, 3 dinners, 2 cream teas and snacks freshly prepared by our chef.
- Tea, coffee, biscuits
- 3 guided mountain hikes with 2 qualified mountain leaders
- Wild swimming in mountain lakes or waterfalls
The price doesn't include:
- Transport to and from the venue and during the trip
- Alcoholic drinks or other personal expenses