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.

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 £20/person. Equipment, training and instructions is provided as part of the course.
** These require equipment which you can bring along or they can be hired from an activity centre for an additional cost. The cost of hiring a mountain bike is £25/adult and £20/child.

Suggested Programme

Day 1 - Mon 01 Aug

4.00pm - Check-in - Brathay Centre
6.30pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
7.00pm - Dinner
8.30pm - Night Walk - Ambleside Roman Fort and Stock Ghyll Force
10.00pm - Return to Hostel
10.30pm - Maghrib/Isha Prayer
11:00pm - Sleep

Day 2 - Tue 02 Aug

4.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Welcome Brief and Introduction
10.00am - Grizedale Forest - Mountain Biking, Walks and Picnics
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
5.00pm - Return to Hostel
5.30pm - Asr Prayer
5.45pm - Archery, Ice Cream and Tea
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Campfire - Storytelling and Reminders
10.00pm - Mindfulness & Breathwork Workshop
10.30pm - Maghrib/Isha Prayer
11:00pm - Sleep

Day 3 - Wed 03 Aug

4.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Canoeing Adventure in Windermere to Wray Castle (Group 1)
9.30am - Walk along Windermere to Wary Castle (Group 2)
12.30pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayers
1.30pm - Canoeing Adventure in Lake Windermere from Wray Castle (Group 2)
1.30m - Walk along Windermere from Wary Castle (Group 1)
4.30pm - Return to Hostel
5.30pm - Asr Prayer
5.45pm - Bushcrafting/Firelighting or Blindfold Trail
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Boardgames, Quiz and Reminders
10:00pm - Health and Nutrition Workshop
10.30pm - Maghrib/Isha Prayer
11:00pm - Sleep

Day 4 - Thu 04 Aug

4.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Walk and Cave Exploration: Hodge Close - Cathedral Cave
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
5.00pm - Return to Hostel
5.30pm - Asr Prayer
5.45pm - Sports, Games, Ice Cream and Tea
7.30pm - Communal Dinner
9.00pm - Maghrib/Isha Prayer
9.30pm - Stargazing and Reminders
11:00pm - Sleep

Day 5 - Fri 05 Aug

4.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
10.00am - Checkout and Farewell
11.00am - National Trust Fellfoot and Gummers Howe
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
4.00pm - Depart from the 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 £100-£140 per person for the whole adventure, depending on the number of people in the family. There may also be 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 pool table, football table, and table tennis table
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 £20-£30 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 and presentations

The adventure does not include:

Transport
Food (it is self catering)
Payment for instructor-led adventure activities
Payment for hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)

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

Inquiry Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Mobile

Adults (16+)

Children (6-15)

Infants (0-5)

Address

City or Town

Postcode

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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