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Cumbria Outdoors – Multi-outdoor activity Gold residential (August 2026) – Lake District, near Keswick, Cumbria.

Adventure shaped by Derwentwater, Borrowdale, and the wild beyond — learn new outdoor skills, paddle, climb, scramble, explore, and complete your DofE Gold Residential.

Stay with us for a 4 night, 5 day Multi-Outdoor Activity Gold Residential at Hawse End Centre, set on the beautiful shores of Derwentwater. Throughout the week you’ll take part in a full programme of adventurous activities, including canoeing and kayaking on the lake, an exciting ghyll scramble in the Newlands Valley, mountain walking on some of our well known fells and rock climbing at classic Borrowdale crags.

Led by experienced instructors, you’ll learn new outdoor skills, build confidence and enjoy time with your residential group — all while completing the DofE Gold Residential in one of the most inspiring landscapes in the Lake District.

All equipment provided and full board accommodation included. Also in course transport including pick up/drop off from Penrith Train Station.

Course date:
Monday 3rd August to Friday 7th August 2026
Course location:
Lake District, near Keswick, Cumbria.
Course fee:
£605
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