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Lake District Ambleside Adventure [concluded]


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  • England’s best-known and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted outdoor enthusiasts as well as poets and painters since the late 18th century. Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, is England’s largest lake. Windermere is also the name of a small town, which lies just over a mile from the lake shore. At the northern end of Windermere is the popular market town of Ambleside. About 6 miles south-west of Windermere is Coniston Water and the town of Coniston. Coniston Water is located in the centre of the Lake District National Park under the gaze of Coniston Old Man, popular with fell walkers. Coniston Water's Peel Island was featured in Arthur Ransome's famous book, Swallows and Amazons.

    Some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District can be found in the Langdale Valley, a collection of picturesque villages set in a dramatic landscape dominated by giant fells that are perfect for high fell walking. The jagged outlines of Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell and the Langdale Pikes at the head of Great Langdale are an awe-inspiring sight when seen against the dramatic U-shaped trough of the valley. This stunning landscape was forged by an ancient volcano, sculpted during the Ice Age and slowly tamed by humans over the centuries.

    Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston, Langdale and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. With easy access to Grasmere and Keswick, an unrivalled range of water sports, walks, climbs, cycling and much more, this area is very popular with both leisure visitors wanting a break and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a challenge.

  • Brathay Estate with 369 acres in which to think, explore and develop, makes every brathay residential magical. Brathay Hall, a historic Georgian mansion nestled near the town of Ambleside, is surrounded by private woodlands on the northern shore of lake Windermere. The setting couldn’t be better, with access to communal areas within the grounds, including the private boathouse and private shoreline by the lake. There are a multitude of outdoor adventure activities on site, and everything is within stone-throwing distance of the accommodation lodges, each with its own kitchen, dining, lounges, bedrooms and bathrooms.

    The centre is exclusively hired by MFA and the facilities will only be used by us.

  • Mountains and Hills: Coniston Old Man | Langdale Pikes | Latterbarrow | Loughrigg Fell

    Lakes: Lake Windermere | Coniston Water | Rydal Water | Grasmere Lake | Tarn Hows

    Waterfalls: Tom Ghyll Waterfalls | Stock Ghyll Force | Skelwith Force

    Forests: Grizedale Forest

    Valleys: Langdale

    Mountain Passes: Kirkstone Pass

    Caves and Quarries: Cathedral Cave | Hodge Close | Rydal Cave

    Viewpoints: Gummers Howe

    Heritage: National Trust Wray Castle | National Trust Hill Top

    Towns: Ambleside | Windermere | Bowness-on-Windermere

    Villages: Hawkshead | Grasmere

    Park and Garden: National Trust Fell Foot

  • Self Led Group Activities: Night Walks | Mountain Hikes | Waterfall Walks | Village Walks | Mountain Biking | Rowing | Boating | Dark Skies Stargazing | Forest Walks | Orienteering | Lake Cruises | Backwood Cooking | Bushcrafting

    Instructor Led Group Activities:* Canoeing | Rock Climbing | Ghyll Scrambling | Kayaking | High Ropes

    Social Activities: Communal Praying | Communal Eating | Campfire and Storytelling | Islamic Reminders | Icebreaker and Brainstorming

    Sports: Soft Archery | Table Tennis | Football | Bouldering | Low Ropes

    Games: Quizzes | Card Games | Board Games | Tag Games | Creative Games

    Workshops: Mindfulness | Growth Mindset | Fitness | Yoga | Pilates | Navigation and Map Reading | Nutrition

    * These are optional half-a-day (3-hour) instructor-led activities that has an additional cost of £30/person. Equipment, training and instruction is provided as part of the course.

  • Be Mindful, Reflect and Grow!

  • Day 1 - Fri 26 May

    4.00pm / Early Evening

    Arrival
    Asr Prayer
    Socialisation
    Games and Indoor Sports
    Communal Dinner
    Maghrib Prayer and Reminder

    8.30pm / Late Evening

    Welcome Brief and Introduction
    Mindfulness Training
    Night Walk
    Isha Prayer and Reminder

    10.30pm Sleep

    Day 2 - Sat 27 May

    4.00am Fajr Prayer and Reminder

    7.00am / Early Morning

    Wakeup
    Communal Breakfast
    Prepare

    9.00am / Late Morning

    Family Canoeing Group 1

    12.00pm Lunch and Dhuhr/Asr Prayer

    1.00pm / Afternoon

    Family Canoeing Group 2

    4.00pm / Early Evening

    Relaxation
    Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
    Gratitude Mindfulness
    Yoga/Pilates/Fitness
    Communal Dinner
    Games and Indoor Sports

    8.30pm / Late Evening

    Socialisation
    Campfire and Storytelling
    Isha Prayer and Reminder

    10.30pm Sleep

    Day 3 - Sun 28 May

    4.00am Fajr Prayer and Reminder

    7.00am / Early Morning

    Wakeup
    Communal Breakfast
    Prepare

    9.00am / Late Morning and Afternoon

    Depart to Langdale Valley
    Hike to Langdale Pikes
    Communal Lunch
    Mountain Mindfulness
    Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
    Return to Hostel

    4.00pm / Early Evening

    Relaxation
    Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
    Yoga/Pilates/Fitness
    Communal Dinner
    Games and Indoor Sports

    8.30pm / Late Evening

    Socialisation
    Adults Ice Breaker
    Isha Prayer and Reminder

    10.30pm Sleep

    Day 4 - Mon 29 May

    4.00am Fajr Prayer and Reminder

    7.00am / Early Morning

    Wakeup
    CommunalBreakfast
    Prepare
    Communal Cleanup
    Checkout

    10.00am / Late Morning

    Rydal Caves Exploration
    Cave Mindfulness

    1.00pm / Afternoon

    National Trust Fell Foot
    Communal Lunch
    Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
    Tea/Coffee/Ice-Cream at the Cafe
    Farewell

    4.00pm Departure

    Please note the planned programme is flexible. Guests are free to choose the activities they would like to participate in. They can also choose to do their own thing if they like.

  • As a guide, it costs around £40 per parent (or individual adult) per night and £30 per child per night for up to 2 children and £25 per child per night for additional children. Infants 0-5 years go for free, provided they share a bed with a sibling or a parent. Bookings are for the full adventure (4 days, 3 nights) only. We have introductory and promotional discounts from time to time. So please fill the form below to get a custom price for the adventure.

    The adventure includes:

    • Accommodation in a clean and conveniently located hostel for 3 nights. All bed linen is provided but please bring your own towel and toiletries.

    • Self-catering kitchens with hobs, ovens, fridge, freezer, microwaves, pots. cutlery and crockery

    • Dining rooms and common rooms with several sitting areas for adults and children

    • Communal prayer areas for both men and women

    • Beautiful landscaped grounds outside with seating areas, shelters and wildlife area

    • Games room with table football, table tennis and board games

    • Detailed programme/itinerary of places to visit and activities for each day

    • Arrangement and coordination of general adventure activities (there is no additional charge for this)

    • Arrangement of instructor-led adventure activities with a group booking discount.

    • Workshops and indoor group activities

    • Free guest WIFI access throughout the stay (often there is no phone signal)

    • Private Telegram group to keep guests updated

    • Healthy socialisation and group activities with like-minded Muslim families and friends

    • Safe, secure and Muslim environment for adults and children

    • Advice, support and tour guidance

    • Motivational talks, presentations and Islamic reminders

    The adventure does not include:

    • Transport (please make your own way to the centre)

    • Food (it is self catering or externally arranged through caterers)

    • Payment for optional instructor-led adventure activities

    • Payment for optional hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)

    Please read the FAQ section on the homepage for more information.

  • It is self-catering, but certain arrangements will be made for the convenience of the guests.

    Groceries: There will be arrangements made to order groceries as a group for those who wish, costing about £1 per person per day. These will include basic supplies such as bread, milk, eggs, butter/spreads, tea, coffee, sugar and fruits (apples, bananas and mandarins).

    Breakfast and Lunch: There will be volunteers helping to make breakfast and packed lunch.

    Dinner: Dinner may be externally arranged for those who wish at a reasonable price. Alternatively, guests can bring pre-cooked food and store then in the fridge/freezer, or bring ingredients to cook at the hostel, or manage with a combination of the above.

    Kitchen Facilities: There is a fully fitted industrial kitchen with all facilities, sufficient for everyone. All pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.

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