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Graythwaite Adventure - Expedition Experience
About
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone intending to take on an overland expedition or would like to experience the skills required to do so. The weekend / 2-day training course is based on a 2:1 ratio and includes:
• BORDA Standard Level Off Road Driving Course
• Camp craft including roof top tent erection and campsite management
• Bushcraft essentials including fire lighting and building a tarp shelter / basher
• Open fire cooking
• Canoeing
• 2 nights overnight camp
• All food for the duration of the course
To enquire about this awesome experience – the ultimate outdoors weekender - please get in touch.
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Opening Times
* We're open 7 days a week throughout the year, but do like a break on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day :). We recommend you booking in advance, rather than turning up, as we may not be on site every day. Please call the office or email your enquiry and we'll be more than happy to assist.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Ambleside (The North) Continue along the B5825 until you reach Hawkshead. From Hawkshead, follow signs towards Newby Bridge. Stay on this road for roughly 5 miles. You’ll pass Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery on your left, continue on past. You’ll then see Graythwaite Saw Mill on your right then you’ll pass the entrance to Graythwaite Gardens which are also on your right. From here continue for approximately 150m. The entrance gate to the car park is on your left and marked with a Graythwaite Adventure sign either side of the gate. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park. If you miss the gate and reach the main entrance to Graythwaite Hall, please turn around. From Newby Bridge (The South) Follow signs towards Lakeside, YMCA Centre and Hawkshead and continue on the B5825. You’ll pass the YMCA Centre on your right before passing the entrance to Silverholme Manor. When you see a small post box installed in a wall on your right continue straight on, the main entrance to Graythwaite Hall will be on your left. After a few hundred yards you’ll reach our entrance gate on the right with the Graythwaite Adventure either side. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park. From the Windermere Car Ferry When you disembark the ferry continue on the road until you come to the first left turning, the turning is just before a white and black sign for Far Sawrey. Take this turning and follow the road for approx. 2.9 miles. At the end of this road you will reach a T junction. Turn right at the T junction. Follow the road for 0.2 miles and the entrance to our site will be on your right with a Graythwaite Adventure sign either side of the gate. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park. Transport available by request. We’re happy to collect you from your accommodation by 4x4, boat or minibus! The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 13 miles away.
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