Lake District, Adventure: June 17-25, 2025
Into the Wild is ready to take you on an adventure in the United Kingdom! Are you ready To dive deep into your wild woman self? To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature? to do something you’ve never done before? To accomplish a feat that will challenge you and make you feel proud? Yes you are!
Perhaps you’ve heard of the enchanting and gorgeous Lake District of England. We will explore the Lake District and Wales together on this trip- embarking on some really big adventures (see itinerary below)!
This trip is for the woman who loves hiking, water adventures, and just getting out and being active in gorgeous locations. We will be doing two challenging hikes, a day of Ghyll scrambling (just wait until you learn what that is!), rappelling, canoeing, paddleboarding and more! Plus, you’ll have some relaxation and some downtime to explore a very quaint little village or two.
Do you have an interest in bonding with other women who enjoy the outdoors and being active like you? Do you desire to see the world through new eyes? To achieve physical feats that you can look back on and be proud of? Self-rediscovery? Self-empowerment? Bringing out your inner wild woman?
If so- this retreat is for you, and women like you. Come as you are and leave as your best self, with new friends, new experiences, and a new zest for life and the outdoors.
Below is the information on what you’ll experience on this awesome and unique trip to England and Wales.
Join us and rediscover your wild woman.
All images on this page are courtesy of Amelia Brame @thebramesabroad
overview:
This trip to the Lake District will likely be the first to the area for many of you. This Into the Wild adventure trip is led by Amelia Brame, and Amelia will have all the details laid out and ready for you- all you have to do is follow her lead and enjoy the experience of hiking, paddling, through absolutely stunning scenery.
pricing:
This hiking trip is priced at $3399. You may pay in one or two installments. This price includes ALL lodging, transportation (except to and from the airport), all meals and all activities. You will pay for anything else including extra alcoholic drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. You’ll also need to get travel insurance which isn’t too expensive (around $100), but it is required and proof must be provided. You’ll also be required to sign a liability waiver, as is required on all Into the Wild Retreats.
when:
June 17-25, 2025. You must book your flight to arrive on June 17th, 2025 ideally between 12-4pm.
Images courtesy of Amelia Brame
Who:
Women who love to be outside doing physical things. Women from anywhere. Women with a passion for the outdoors (especially epic views!), travel, culture and meaningful experiences in the wild. Women who want to learn and discover what their limits are. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves.
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed a week for yourself? To develop the inner you and to have adventures you deserve? This is a trip not to be missed in a location you need to visit in your lifetime! The beauty of the Lake District will not disappoint, and neither will this fun and adventure-packed itinerary.
What:
A women’s adventure vacation built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience that will make you feel youthful and adventurous (and tired!). A moment to be close whatever it is that drives you. A bonding experience not to be missed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STRIVE for and GET TO A MODERATE/advanced HIKE LEVEL BY May 15 2025 SO YOU CAN BE READY TO hike and adventure WITH THE GROUP. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of retreat planning- there are not refunds, only re-sales of your ticket in which you must find a buyer.
Itinerary (Subject to change):
June 17th: Arrive in London and self- transfer to the hotel. Drop baggage and explore London on your own or in small groups until dinner at 6:30pm. Rest up for the adventures ahead!
June 18th: Eat breakfast and head out via car to the Lake District. This is a 5+ hour drive with a stop at Sizergh Castle and Barn for lunch. Check into hotel, then we’ll wander around Ambleside or check out Stock Force Ghyll waterfall. Dinner.
June 19th: Breakfast, then our first adventure which is called Ghyll Scrambling! This involves hiking up streams, climbing up waterfalls and jumping off ledges into pools of water. There will be some rappelling, and it’s tons of fun. In the evening, we will go to a natural infinity pool to relax.
June 20th: Breakfast, then a challenging hike called Helvellyn. In the evening, we will go to the spa and have dinner as a group.
June 21st: Breakfast, and then head out for a Rappelling and Paddleboard adventure! We will paddleboard across a lake to a secluded beach, then hike through the woods to a canyon- and embark on one of the biggest rappells in England! Dinner and rest.
June 22nd: Breakfast, then check out of hotel. Drive to Wales. Explore Chirk Castle, then Canoe on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Explore Valle Crucis Abbey and eat a late lunch. Following that, we will drive to Snowdonia National park and check into our new hotel in the very quaint little town of Betts-y-Coed.
June 23rd: Breakfast, then another challenging hike in Snowdonia. This is an all day hike, dinner to follow.
June 24th: Breakfast and check out of hotel. Today’s adventure is a zip line! After a morning of fun, we will drive back to London and have our last group dinner.
June 25th: Breakfast, then head to the airport or stay and extend your trip :)
We aim for friendships to be formed with other wild women- it’s one of the top features of Into the Wild retreats, as stated by women who’ve participated in the past. ALL rooms in hotels are SHARED rooms, usually double occupancy. We know- this sounds scary. But it always turns out to be the best!
