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.

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 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.

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Accommodation - Hostel

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.

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Places of Interest

Available Activities

* These are optional half-a-day (3-hour) instructor-led activities that has an additional cost of £25/person. Equipment, training and instruction is provided as part of the course.

Adventure Theme

Be Mindful, Reflect and Grow!

Suggested Programme

Day 1 - Tue 27 Dec

2.30pm - Arrival at Hostel
3.00pm - Asr Prayer
3.30pm - Sports and Games - Archery, Table Tennis/Football, Board Games, Creative Games
4.30pm - Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
5.00pm - Sports and Games - Archery, Table Tennis/Football, Board Games, Creative Games
6.00pm - Communal Dinner
7.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
8.00pm - Welcome Brief and Introduction
8.30pm - Navigation and Map Reading Workshop (Part 1)
9.00pm - Night Walk - Hostel to Todd Crag
10.00pm - Return to Hostel
10:30pm - Sleep

Day 2 - Wed 28 Dec

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - Depart to Great Langdale Valley
9.30am - Navigation and Map Reading Workshop (Part 2)
10.00am - Start Hike - Stickle Tarn and Langdale Pike
12.00pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayer and Lunch
4.00pm - Return to Hostel
4.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.00pm - Shukr - The Art of Gratitude - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 1)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Sports and Games - Archery, Table Tennis/Football, Board Games, Creative Games
9.00pm - Adults Ice Breaker, Brainstorming and Storytelling Session
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 3 - Thu 29 Dec

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - High Ropes and Climbing (instructor-led)
12.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr/Asr Prayers
1.00pm - Family Canoeing in Lake Windermere (instructor-led)
4.00pm - Return to Hostel
4.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.00pm - Shukr - The Art of Gratitude - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 2)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Bushcraft - Fire Lighting
9.30pm - Campfire, Roasted Marshmallows and Stories from the Muslim World
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 4 - Fri 30 Dec

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - Grizedale Forest - Walks, Mountain Biking, Orienteering Course
12.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
4.00pm - Return to Hostel
4.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.00pm - Shukr - The Art of Gratitude - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 3)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Young People’s Quiz - General Knowledge, History and Islam
9.00pm - Adults Personal Development Workshop - Goal Setting & Growth Mindset
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 5 - Sat 31 Dec

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Breakfast
8.30am - Group Clean-up
9.30am - Farewell
10.00am - Checkout
10.30am - Rydal Cave Exploration
12.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
1.00pm - Hardknott Pass and Red Screes
3.45pm - Maghrib/Isha Prayers
4.00pm - Depart from Lake District

Please note the suggested 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.

Adventure Cost/Investment

As a guide, it costs around £35 per parent (or individual adult) per night and £25 per child per night for the adventure, infants 0-5 years go for free, provided they share a bed with a sibling or a parent. There is a surcharge of £20 per room per night for en-suite facilities, if available. Bookings are for the full adventure (5 days, 4 nights) only. There is a £30 admin charge for each family booking. 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 4 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 (there is an additional charge for instructors and equipment, usually £25 per person for a half-day activity)
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.

Food Arrangement

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 will be externally arranged for those who wish at a reasonable price (£6.50-£7.50 for up to 2-3 people). The options include biryani, chicken jalfrezi and haleem. The proceeds of the sale goes to charity to fund a school project in London. 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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Children (6-15)

Infants (0-5)

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Preferred Room(s)

Please select one or more rooms to ft the number of people in your family or group. An infant may share a bed with another member of the family. The beds are single or bunk beds.

Single Bed | Shared Male Dorm Room

Single Bed | Shared Female Dorm Room

2-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

4-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

6-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

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