Lakes Weekend 2025 (24th-26th January)
📣 LUUCC’s Lakes Weekend Trip! 🏞️
🗓️ Dates: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th January
📍 Location: The stunning Lake District
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in the beautiful Lake District! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a fresher to the club, this trip has something for everyone—including optional walks, fun evening activities, and the chance to try an evening dip if you’re feeling adventurous! 🌊❄️
What to Expect:
Friday Evening:
- Depart together for the Lakes and settle into the Ulverston Scout Hut, our cozy accommodation for the weekend.
Saturday:
- Daytime:
- Beginner river trip in the morning
- Progressive/intermediate paddling in the afternoon.
- Optional walks for those who’d prefer to explore on foot.
- Evening:
- Drinks, fun games, and maybe even an evening dip for the brave! 🎉🍻❄️
Sunday:
- Daytime:
- Kayaking again!! (Optional walks available)
- Afternoon/Evening
- Head back to Leeds
More Information:
Accomodation: We will be staying in Ulverston Scout hut, this means you only need to bring a sleeping bag and mat. There will be basic toilets but no showers unfortunately.
Food: The cost of your ticket includes a simple breakfast each morning, lunch and dinner on Saturday, as well as lunch on Sunday. Make sure to bring any additional snacks to keep you fueled throughout the trip (There is a coop near to where we're staying)!
Kit List:
Kayaking:
-Thermals top and bottom (not cotton): enough for 2 days and more than you think you will need
-Jumper to wear on water (not cotton)
-Wetsuit boots or trainers: these will get wet
-Towel
-Contact lenses or glasses strap (if you use glasses)
-Large shopping bag/ ikea bag for wet kayaking kit
-Snacks
Camping:
-Camping Mat
-Sleeping Bag
-Torch
-Power Bank
-Off the water clothes: lots of warm clothes as we are outside all weekend
-Waterproof coat
-Water Bottle
-Food/ money
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