October Hiking Yoga Retreat in the Lake District
Lake District, 17th - 20th October 2024
Experience the stunning colours of the season on our autumn hiking yoga retreat in the awe-inspiring Lake District. Warm-up with yoga in the morning and a restorative evening yoga practice to restore.
17th October 2024 
Early Autumn is such a beautiful time to experience a hiking and yoga retreat in the Lake District. The colours are turning from a vibrant green to hues of red, orange and soft browns. It is one of our favourite times of the year to visit as the crowds are gone and it takes on a slower pace of life.
With our qualified and very experienced mountain guides on hand to lead the day hike, and your yoga teachers to lead a more gentle yet equally as stunning walk to Tarn Howes directly from our retreat centre, immerse yourself in nature and feel the benefits of this, being away from the frenetic and urban landscape of your day to day living. Take a packed lunch and just sit and watch the world go by, or enjoy a bit of forest bathing and meditation.
Start the day with an energising yoga class and after a day’s excursions, unwind with evening yin and yoga Nidra followed by a vegan and vegetarian feast.
What's included
See what's included on your active hiking yoga retreat in the Lake District
Comfortable cosy guest house accommodation in rural tranquil Lake District, all rooms with en-suite bathrooms
3 x 1.5 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
3 x 2 hour evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
3 Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
3 delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
2 packed lunches to take on your hikes
Guided afternoon hike with qualified and experienced mountain guides with packed lunch in the Lake District National Park
Walk to Tarn Howes lake with the hike guide on the second day with packed lunch
Amazing AY team to look after your every need
Not included
- Travel to and from the venue
- Treatments and extra activities
- All yoga equipment
Accommodation
Ambleside
There are 13 luxury en-suite bedrooms in the main house and there are rooms in outer buildings, which are freshly decorated in a traditional/contemporary style. There is a choice of single occupancy rooms wit en-suite bathrooms and double beds or twin sharing rooms with two single beds and an en-suite.
There are other accommodations next to the main house all with the same on offer. The linen is crisp and towels are provided. There is a tea station in your room with kettle and cups.
The public rooms of the house are there for you to relax in. There’s always a wood-burning stove will keep you toasty warm.
The house is set in a beautiful location in the heart of The Lake District overlooking extensive gardens with spectacular views. It’s luxuriously decorated, with stylish bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and with a feeling of space. It’s the perfect place to switch off and take some time out for yourself.
The house is surrounded by 80 acres of gardens comprising of patio gardens, a vegetable area, wildflower lawns, orchards, woodland and grazing land.
The yoga studio is in a separate building next to the main house. It’s glass-fronted with spectacular views, wooden floors and lots of room to stretch out as well as a wood burner to keep warm in the colder months. It’s a truly inspiring space to practice yoga.
Itinerary
Your hiking yoga retreat starts from 4pm and on the last day departure time is at 11am
The two full days of the retreat follow the daily schedule opposite.
Daily itinerary
8am - 9.30am
Morning yoga and meditation class to warm up the body ready for the hike
9.30am
Brunch of healthy energy boosting breakfast foods, porridge, eggs
10.30am - 4pm
First day: Let's go hiking with qualified mountain guides
10.30am - 4pm
Second Day: Guided walk to Tarn Howes with the hike guide
5pm - 7pm
Evening yoga, meditation and Yoga Nidra class
7.15pm
Delicious hearty and wholesome 2 course evening meal
9pm
Relaxation time
Beautiful The Lake District
The Lake District is a stunning environment to feel relaxed yet energised soothed yet inspired. Only 3.5 hrs away from London on the train – easy access makes it a mountain getaway closer to home.
The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and home to Scafell Pike its largest mountain. Enjoy adventurous and refreshing activities and yoga weekend in the Lake District in this most awe-inspiring landscape with us.
From Beatrix Potter to Lake Windermere, sailing on the Lakes or hiking and climbing in the fells or just wandering around Ambleside there is something for everyone.
Maddie Rowland
Maddie is a professional vocalist and musician, Sound Healer and Yoga Teacher from Cornwall. Over the last 10 years she has been sharing her love...
About the yoga
Our classes for our autumn hiking yoga retreat Lake District are really special, with natural light coming into the purpose-built, high ceiling yoga shala overlooking the mountains.
There will be a more dynamic class in the morning to get you ready for the days hike and the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga nidra.
Highlights
Stunning scenery and breathtaking views of the Lake District National Park
Gorgeous accommodation in our Vegetarian retreat centre
Harvest the energy of the stunning mountains in the Lake District and feel revived and refreshed being in nature
Revitalise with 2 days of hiking in this stunning area
Connection to nature and the peace that brings
About the food
The food on this Lake District yoga retreat is catered to you by the venue. The venue owner is a vegan/vegetarian chef and they source organic and locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast is pre-ordered and is a choice of cereals or porridge, a choice of eggs and hot cooked breakfast, juice, coffee, tea and herbal teas.
Lunch is a packed lunch to take with you on your hikes each day.
Dinner is a 2-course dinner inspired by different countries, created by the chef and all diets are welcome please let us know beforehand.
Suitability
This autumn hiking yoga retreat Lake District is suitable for those who love more dramatic countryside experience, love hiking or being active. If you have never been hiking before that's ok, but just bring suitable clothing and be prepared to be active! Men and women are welcome as well as solo travellers, couples, and friends.
Advanced
All ages
Beginners
Intermediate
Men & Women
Fantastic venue. Beautiful house and gardens, tastefully decorated and quiet. The food was delicious, healthy but filling as well. Not tempting me to eat snacks in between! Tried horse riding for the first time in a perfect setting at a good price. A good mixture of quite a difficult hike and optional activities with relaxing yoga.
Philippa – Lake District
Another fabulous Adventure Yogi --- adventure! Fantastic, peaceful location, delicious food, the perfect balance of walks and yoga(s), incredible weather and really lovely company. The teaching was inspiring and the organisation faultless. My second trip - planning to make it a hat trick the first chance I get!
Jane Munro – Lake District
A refreshing break in beautiful scenery, a very comfortable hotel and great yoga. More please!
Helen Campbell – Lake District
Price definitely reflected the quality of the weekend. Lots of yoga, amazing food and nice accommodation in a great location. The yoga was great. I liked how the morning one was more energising and the evening one more relaxing. Lovely yoga space.
Andy – Lake District
