Welcome to our Cumbrian Chill-out

This weekend is an opportunity for you to dedicate some time to yourself. Our programme is informal and flexible, this is a weekend for you to do as much or as little as you wish.

The weekend is focussed on personal wellbeing and wellness. Our walks and activities will include mindfulness or similar activities or discussions. Nature shall be our backdrop and the main contributor for the weekend, but we will also provide informal but structured wellbeing activities, guided mindfulness exercises and opportunity for peer-based discussions.

Participation in all activities is your choice and you will not be expected to join in with all or any group exercises or activities. But we hope you will find one or two which you connect with!

A long walk - full day out on the Westmorland fells
Short walks – to explore the local area, do some drawing or photography or just sit by a local river and let nature happen around you.
Indoor activities – for those that don’t want to walk and group wellbeing activities for those that want to participate.
Local areas of interest – for those wanting to know more about the local area and its history.

Dates

March 15th - 17th: confirmed

April 19th - 21st: confirmed

May 17th - 19th: confirmed

We will be operating our Cumbria Chill throughout the summer with dates to be announced shortly.

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Accommodation is provided for 2 nights as follows:

Crosby Garrett Village Hall

Crosby Garrett

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

CA17 4PW

Be aware we use bunkhouse/camping style accommodation using camp-beds within a shared accommodation. Please note sleeping arrangements are in a single room with up to 10 people. There is no facility for private accommodation.

Participants need to provide sleeping bags, pillows. (See what to bring)

You will need to bring appropriate clothes for a day on the hills. Be aware we often experience all seasons in one day. Walking boots are essential as are waterproofs (jacket and trousers)

We will provide a full kit list with your booking confirmation and we can provide advice about suitability of your kit and recommendations if your need to source anything.

Bring a change of clothes for evening in the base camp and you will need a sleeping bag and pillow.

Travel to and from Crosby Garrett - Participants can make their own way to and from Crosby Garrett village hall or join our transport from Northampton.

Those making their own way please arrive at Crosby Garrett by 7pm on the Friday.

Parking is available on site.

Trains and Public Transport

Nearest railway links are Oxholme (Lake District) and Penrith (North Lakes) both stations are served by the East Coast mainline. Please inform us if you intend to travel by train and require a collection from the station.

Typical Itinerary for the weekend

Friday

- Arrive late afternoon, early evening and settle into the accommodation.

- Get to know each other ‘ice breaker’ activity and introduction to the weekend.

- Option for short evening walk around local village

- Dinner – either short drive to local pub or restaurant or food delivered in

- Big Skies – if cloudless an opportunity for a short walk to view the night sky.

Saturday

- Breakfast around 8am

- Day walk departs around 9:30. This walk will be out on local Westmorland fells for most of the day. There is no mileage target, this is more about being out and allowing ourselves the freedom of big nature, large horizons, and silence. The day will be broken up with regular stops, mindfulness exercises and activities and many opportunities to just stand or sit and be!

- Short walks – using the many walking routes available these walks provide opportunity for those not wanting a full day out on the fells to experience the dramatic nature of the Westmorland fells the chance of an encounter with a Fell Pony.

- Nordic walking taster sessions – and what a location to give this a try!

- Indoor activities – guided mindfulness, guided art activities, group discussions and self-care talks

Sunday

- Breakfast around 8am

- Morning walk or Nordic walking taster

- End of event activity

Participation - is restricted to adults (over 18) only. All participants must be aware of the potential hazards of hill walking and outdoor activities. It is for each person attending to decide if they want to join a walking group or activity. Walks follow mixed terrain including hard packed trails, but large sections are off-trail and mostly uneven. The route includes sections of moderate climb and decent. All routes include alternative return routes, but these may still involve a considerable walk back to base.

This event may be subject to disruptions beyond our control that force some changes to the itinerary. The weather has the most significant influence. On an individual level, personal health and fitness and equipment (such as waterproofs and warm clothing) also have the potential to affect.

Before booking please read ESSENTIAL INFORMATION related to this event

Welcome to our Cumbrian Chill-out

Dates March 15th - 17th: confirmed April 19th - 21st: confirmed May 17th - 19th: confirmed We will be operating our Cumbria Chill throughout the summer with dates to be announced shortly. Join our mailing list to receive updates and news about our activities and events.

Join our mailing list

Dates

March 15th - 17th: confirmed

April 19th - 21st: confirmed

May 17th - 19th: confirmed

We will be operating our Cumbria Chill throughout the summer with dates to be announced shortly.

Join our mailing list to receive updates and news about our activities and events.