The Hidden Lake District Camp 2022
62 people attending
3 places left
Welcome to the Hidden Lakes, so called as it is a beautifully secluded part of the Lake District, off the beaten track to most meaning we get it all to ourselves.
The Duddon Valley is a gem, as you drive through it, this becomes very clear as the winding roads weave around rocky outcroppings, cross rivers, through lush moorland and pretty little hamlets all the way to the campsite. Just check out the event photos, all are from previous years of this event.
We have a whole field to ourselves - an oasis amongst the rocks that jut out of the ground giving definition to the area, with plenty of flat grass sections with rivers passing nearby too and wonderful views of the Coniston Fells, Hardknott and Harter Fell along with the Scafell Massif too! Literally mountains all around!
We have given you all the reason you need to come, now we need you, the great company to join us on this special event as final touch! So don't miss out, sign up and see you there!
Saturday Night - The centrepiece of this event is the wonderful local pub, The Newfield Inn who absolutely love us....probably due to their takings that night but hey ho. We have a celebration planned for the Saturday night with a pay as you go BBQ at the pub (at extra cost.) It really is a great night! Pray for sun is all we can say!
OutdoorLads Foundation: Five places on this event have been reserved for members who would usually face barriers in attending this event, for them to attend with assistance from the OutdoorLads Foundation. If that is you, please apply for a space using this form here. We can also assist with travel costs and money for food and drink. After 1st April 2022 these places will be made generally available if they haven't been used.
Dogs - Dogs are welcome on the site, but an extra charge of £4 per dog is payable to the campsite on arrival. Dogs should be kept on a lead as there are livestock in adjacent fields and it goes without saying about cleaning up any mess.
Campervans/Caravans/Motorhomes - The site is suitable for campervans and small motorhomes. An additional charge will be payable to the campsite after you arrive. Caravans and large motorhomes are not permitted due to access restrictions.
Event Photos - All event photos were taken by the event leader, Daniel McKeown-Henshall or other members from whom permission has been sought for OutdoorLads to use them.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.
What to bring
In addition to the below, you should bring your walking gear - boots, waterproofs, warm clothing etc.
There are some great swimming spots in and around this campsite, if you want to partake in that, then you should bring a spare towel, some wet shoes are a great idea and some swimwear. You would not be alone if you decided to skinny/chunky dip so that is up to you.
Tent: make sure you know how to pitch it, even in bad weather or in the dark. Check you have all the poles, ropes and pegs. A 3 season tent is the minimum recommended level of protection.
Sleeping bag: one that provides adequate warmth, designed to go below the temperature that you expect
Sleeping mat: will keep you warmer and dryer
Waterproof bags: for spare, dry clothing
Food: search online for camping food that’s easy to cook and filling
Hot drinks: at least in cold weather
Cooking Equipment: check you have fuel and know how yours works
Eating equipment: mug, bowl or plate and cutlery
Washing up equipment: detergent, brush/scourer and tea towel
Wash kit: remember to include a towel, shower gel and shampoo
Torch: or easier still, a head torch
Food & drink
Please arrive on site with all of your food and drink requirements for the weekend. There are limited shops in the area and on the road in so you are advised to do your shopping before you get too close. There is a small grocery shop called Melville Tyson in Broughton in Furness but it will only have basic goods but they are a butcher also, if you want your local high quality meat.
There is a local pub a half mile walk from the campsite which you will have likely passed on the drive in, The Newfield Inn. They serve food until 9.00pm, the food is really good.
On the Saturday night, as has happened in previous years we are aiming to have a mass BBQ and celebration at the pub. The BBQ will be a pay as you go affair. They have home made burgers, Cumberland sausage, chips and plenty of salad. All under cover outside.