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Denton House Independent Hostel

Outdoor Activities and Hostel Accommodation in the Lake District

Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Ghyll Scrambling, Raft Building

Scramble and Splatter
 

A great combination of exhilaration and excitement...

Friday night        Groups arrive and check into dorms (any time between 4 and 11pm). Head into Keswick for a little light refreshment - or arrange to meet your group in the Twa Dogs Inn, next door.

Saturday            Breakfast at 08:30. Your instructor will meet you at breakfast and run through the kit and safety briefings for Ghyll Scrambling (they'll need to know about any medical problems at this stage so feel free to take them to one side if you'd rather discuss this in private - you should inform us of anything major at the time of booking).

The ghyll is about 15 minutes' drive from the hostel, and you can follow our instructors up in your own cars. We provide wetsuits when we think you'll need them!

Ghyll Scrambling:

Using a range of dramatic sites throughout the Lake District, groups are taken on an exhilarating descent of a fast flowing mountain stream. Team members have to support and encourage each other as you scramble over rocks and through deep pools. For the adventurous there are several jumps and a plunge into deep swirling water which will really test your nerve!

After the ghyll you'll generally head back to the hostel for a shower and change, and to pick up packed lunches. Alternatively, we can book you into one of the local pubs for lunch.

Saturday Afternoon

Have a mooch around Keswick; take the launch around the lake; go for a gentle stroll or hire mountain bikes if you're feeling energetic - loads of options. Let us know if you'd like any suggestions, or have something specific in mind...

Followed by the Keswick Saturday Night Experience!

Sunday:             Breakfast at 08:30

Head off to paintball at Holmescales Activity Centre. The drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes heading south down the M6 (if you are going home northwards please let us know and we will arrange paintball in Carlisle). Refreshments will be provided on arrival.

Holmescales is a fantastic venue for Paintball; they provide an exciting game whilst maintaining high safety standards:

"At Holmescales we like to look after all our paintballers in the best possible manner. We treat you all as our corporate guests.
Upon your arrival you will be greeted with complimentary fresh coffee, cakes and other refreshments. This will all be laid on in our Quarry Lodge.
We supply all the equipment you need. Coveralls, gloves, hoods, goggles, battle packs and not forgetting your Paintball Marker! We have a supply of Wellingtons for those without sturdy footwear (price includes 200 paintballs!).
After a comprehensive briefing you’ll head off to the Urban Site for a practice and final preparations.

We have three excellent paintball terrains:

- Urban Site
This sloping grassy site provides the perfect starting point for your paintball adventure. It's cover consists of wooden barriers, truck tyres, large containers and even the odd car!
Teams will get the chance to play games such as satellite, code breaker and little pig’s house. The grassy nature of the site lends itself to fast and furious play.
The newly opened urban coppice adds another dimension to the site. This small wooded area plays host to another paintballers favourite; “Charlotte Shack.” Can you free the hostage?!

- The Woodland
As its name suggests the play steps up a gear now as the terrain becomes more difficult. The woodland is steep and difficult under foot. Large deciduous trees give cover for your attack at the fort. Are you able to reach the fort without being spotted? Can you cross the main access route unnoticed? This is a seriously difficult game.

- Gorse Ridge
As the names suggests you’re in for a prickly end if you get it wrong here! This area of gorse bushes gives cover for some excellent game play. The maze of connecting tracks shelter you as you hope to make a move on the opposition. The site levels out towards the top making way to trenches. These again give excellent cover as you progress towards your ultimate goal; Radar Love! St Luke’s Bridge in the bottom plays host to another favourite game.

It’s up to you whether you play for an hour or a full day. Generally, you'll need about 4 hours on site."

Head home!

Notes:

• Pub Lunch may be a bit more expensive than packed - please check with the office on booking. Anyone participating in activities in the afternoon must not have too much to drink at lunchtime; you should be under the UK driving limit for alcohol (or you won't be taking part!).

Common to all packages:

• Arrival between 4pm and 11pm Friday - why not arrange to meet in the Twa Dogs Inn next door?

• Accommodation is bunkhouse style in our hostel - see the Denton House hostel pages for further details. You will have exclusive use of dorms of 4 to 12 beds. You don't need to bring a sleeping bag, but don't forget towels.

• Transport is not included but can be arranged.

• We may change the order in which activities are run; this page is a guideline only!

• Please check out by 11:00am on Sunday, unless you are doing activities Sunday morning. You're welcome to leave cars in the car park for the day.

• We're very laid back about most things, but please read the  Hostel Info and Rules before you book!

• We don't make restaurant bookings for groups, but please see the Alternative Guide pages for plenty of suggestions and contact details - we've indicated those that are good for big groups. We've also given details of many of the pubs that are worth a look.

• If you'd like to add or swap any activities, or are interested in things we don't have listed, give the office a call or email and we'll see what we can do!

• Paintball is run on Sunday mornings as the site is close to the M6 southbound from here, so groups can head home straight after. If required, the quads or 4x4 components of any package can be run from here too.

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