Lake District

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Watch the sun sink behind Helvellyn, wake beside Sprinkling Tarn after a high wild camp, or stand atop Scafell Pike — England’s highest mountain — with the fells stretching out below you. Our guided Lake District wild camping trips, mountain hikes and outdoor skills sessions put you at the heart of this iconic landscape. Led by experienced guides who know every ridge, valley and hidden trail, these adventures are safe, inspiring and open to all levels.

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Scafell Pike

Discover Scafell Pike with a GBAC guided walk.

Scafell Pike, standing proud at 978 metres as England’s highest peak, is more than just a mountain – it’s a gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the...

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Experiences

1 day

£145 per person

8 hours

£75 per person

Most searched Vendors in Lake District

John Coffield

Mountain Leader and Climbing Instructor based near Edinburgh. Cape Wrath Trail veteran, Munro bagger, and scout-turned-guide who makes sure everyone leaves having learned something new and loved every minute.

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Lake District, Scotland

Michael Curry

Mountain Leader and Climbing Instructor with over 40 years of experience. Michael has led expeditions across Norway, Iceland, the Alps, the Himalayas, and the Canadian backcountry.

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Lake District, Scotland

David Williams

Mountaineering Instructor, long-distance athlete, and Laissez-faire coach. David has completed the Northern Traverse and Dragon's Back Race, and believes great adventure is as much about connection as achievement.

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Lake District, Scotland

Amy Wright

Teacher turned Mountain Leader with a decade on the fells. Amy has completed all 214 Wainwrights and is passionate about making the outdoors genuinely accessible and empowering for everyone.

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Lake District

Discover unforgettable wild camping, guided walks and outdoor skills in the Lake District with The Great British Adventure Club.

Experience the Lake District as it should be — with wild camping trips, guided walks and skills sessions led by passionate local guides. From quiet nights under the stars beside Sprinkling Tarn to standing on top of Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, our adventures take you beyond the crowded trails and into the heart of Britain’s most iconic landscape.

Wake to sunrise views over Ullswater or Derwentwater, trek the ridges of Helvellyn, or tackle the Langdale Pikes with the confidence of an expert by your side. Every journey combines practical learning with proper adventure, whether you’re building confidence outdoors for the first time or refining your mountain skills.

Booking through The Great British Adventure Club connects you to the UK’s largest network of guides — people who know every ridge, valley and hidden tarn in the Lake District. With their knowledge and support, you’ll not only hike and camp in some of the most stunning places in the country, but you’ll come away with the skills and confidence to return again and again.

Embark on a guided Lake District adventure that goes beyond the ordinary — from wild camping trips and hiking tours to outdoor skills courses — and discover Britain’s most spectacular outdoor playground.