The Nomad

Meeting point at 12:00 - Penrith train station

• Group food shopping.
• Aspirations and plans for the week.
• Canoe Skills.
• Pack and prepare for your expedition.

Your accommodation: Camping

Your journey truly begins. 

Ullswater, the 2nd largest lake in the Lake District National Park is 9 mile long. Using 2-person open canoes you're about canoe its entire length.

Your accommodation: A Basic Bunkhouse

The Ullswater Valley is an incredible adventure playground and we are going to experience the best it can offer. Activities may include:

• Ghyll Scrambling 
• Rock Climbing

Our afternoon will be spent heading in to the mountains in search of pristine wild camping spot. You'll be camped at the foot of a mountain, you might as well climb to its summit too.

Your accommodation: Wild camping.

Descending from your wilderness camp, you'll arrive at our Bushcraft area for the final night of your journey. In order to sleep for the night under the light of the moon and the glowing embers of their fires, you'll need to learn some new skills.

• Fire lightning 
• Cooking over an open fire.
• Building shelters
• Making tools

Your accommodation: Bivvi under the stars.

Re-light your fires to cook your breakfast and refuel ready to finish your journey.

The Ullswater Steamer, originally used by the Glenridding Mines to move mail, workers and goods up and down the lake is now a pleasure cruise. You'll take the relaxing boat trip for your final leg back to where you started, Pooley Bridge for a fair well brunch with your new found friends who've been Nomads with you for the week. 

Departure: 15:00

Your instructor will prepare a personalised written reference. This is a record of your achievements during your Gold residential, and could be used for university or job applications.

Your experiences and achievements could make a real difference.