Join us for an unforgettable hillwalking and scrambling weekend in the scenic and mountainous Derwent valley, nestled in the Lake District. Accommodation will be at the CSSC favourite Derwentwater Hotel, situated in the picturesque waterside village of Portinscale.
A daily hillwalking programme will be available on both Saturday and Sunday, with the exciting additional opportunity for those of robust character to sample some scrambling!
Activities available:
Hillwalking
Scrambling or Rock Climbing
All activities will be led by qualified instructors, who will be available throughout the weekend to answer your questions and ensure you have an excellent experience, whether you are a novice or an experienced walker/scrambler.
What's included:
🏞️ Qualified walk and mountain leaders familiar with the local area
🚶♂️ A choice of two walks each day on the high fells of the Lake District, plus the option for any experienced mountain walkers to try scrambling or rock climbing
🍽️ Delicious three-course evening meals
🍳 Full English or continental breakfast
🥪 Packed lunch for the walks on Saturday and Sunday
🛏️ Shared accommodation - please note that there is a private single room supplement, and limited availability for this
Schedule:
The fun begins on Friday afternoon/evening, from around 4pm, which gives you time to settle into your accommodation and explore the local area.
At 6.30pm, we'll come together for dinner, where you can get to know the activities and meet your fellow guests for the weekend.
Breakfast and dinner will be served each day at 8.00am and 7.00pm, respectively.
On Saturday and Sunday, you'll have the option to choose a walk of your preferred distance... or you may choose to take on a scramble!
The weekend will wrap up after breakfast on the Monday morning.
Price - CSSC members:
🎟️ Full payment £280
🎟️ Deposit £100 - secures your place, giving you extra time to pay the remaining balance
*Please note remaining balance of £180 is due by Friday 1st August 2025*
🎟️ Single room supplement £90 - payment to secure a private room, limited availability
How to book:
Please log in to the CSSC website and click 'book now' below
Select your ticket(s) and complete the online form
Pay for your tickets online
Closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 2025
More about the hotel:
Please click here to visit the Derwentwater Hotel website.
Please note:
Hill walking and other events involve inherent risks. However, all activities are carefully risk-managed and your safety is our top priority.
The fells of the Lake District provide challenging terrain. To ensure a comfortable experience for both yourself and fellow walkers, you need to be fit enough to undertake walks of at least 8 miles, with ascents of over 400m each day.
A medical form must be completed and submitted to the activity leader before partaking in any event. This will be forwarded, with final event details, a month prior to the event.
To ensure everyone’s comfort, we have a no-dog policy. We want all guests to feel at ease, whether they’re dog lovers or not!
👉 If you're interested in more hillwalking events, please see our December 2025 event at Matlock here.
👉 Please click here for more information about CSSC hill walking and multi-activity events.