Hawkshead

Lake District

2009

Action & Adventure   Activity & Education   Eco Challenge     Survival

 

Overview

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This Grade II listed Regency mansion in extensive grounds overlooks the Southern Lakes with access to the southern fells, Grizedale Forest and Lake Windermere. This tranquil rural location offers the full range of JCA land-based activities and also serves as an ideal base from which to explore this stunning area.

 

 

 

Accommodation

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  • Dormitory style accommodation in one main building
  • Approx 2 – 8 beds per room
  • Toilets and shower amenities located in the internal corridors

Facilities

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  • Extensive Private Grounds
  • Games Room
  • Common Room
  • Lounge & TV Lounge
  • Garden
  • Dining Room
  • Restaurant
  • Drying Room
  • Laundry
  • Classroom
  • Library
  • Internet access
  • Shop
  • Cycle Store
  • Parking

Activities

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  • Abseiling
  • Archery
  • Bivi Building
  • Blind Trail
  • Climbing
  • Circus Frenzy!
  • Fencing
  • Hiking
  • Initiative Exercises
  • Obstacle Course
  • Orienteering
  • Parachute Challenge
  • Popmobility
  • Rocket Launch
  • ScrapKart Challenge
  • Survival!
  • Team Challenge
  • Wide Games
  • World of Sport

    • Attractions

    alt Located in the heart of the Lake District, with a variety of local attractions:
    • Grizedale forest
    • Beatrix Potter's house at Hill Top
    • Lake Windermere
    • Southern Fells
    • Hawkshead village 
    • Ruskin Museum
    • Rydal Mount and Gardens

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