Guided Lake District wild camping weekends.
Spend a night in the fells on a small-group wild camping adventure. Choose the classic Helvellyn experience, a Borrowdale journey with views towards Scafell Pike, or a quieter escape behind Blencathra.
Start with the mountain that excites you.
Helvellyn is the headline classic. Borrowdale gives views towards Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. Back O’ Blencathra is the quieter Northern Fells option. All three are guided, small-group wild camping weekends designed around good decisions, suitable camp choices and a proper night in the mountains.
Compare the tripsChoose your Lake District wild camp
Three guided overnight journeys, each with a different feel. Helvellyn is the classic mountain option, Borrowdale brings the Scafell views, and Back O’ Blencathra offers space, quiet and a gentler introduction.
Helvellyn Wild Camp
A classic Lake District mountain journey with big views, strong mountain atmosphere and a night under canvas in the Helvellyn area.
Best for: fit walkers wanting the most iconic mountain feel.
View HelvellynBorrowdale & Scafell Wild Camp
Wild camp in the Borrowdale fells with views towards Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, and Great Gable.
Best for: first wild camps, big scenery and classic western Lakes atmosphere.
View Scafell / BorrowdaleBack O’ Blencathra Wild Camp
A quieter Northern Fells journey behind Blencathra with open ridges, wide views and fewer crowds.
Best for: calmer camps, quieter terrain and a more spacious overnight feel.
View Back O’ BlencathraWild camping without the guesswork
These are guided overnight mountain journeys, not summit-bagging races. Routes and camp locations are chosen to give the best experience for the weather, the group and the mountain environment.
Guided mountain travel
Carry overnight kit, move through real Lakeland terrain and experience the slower rhythm of a night in the hills.
Better camp choices
Camp areas are selected for atmosphere, suitability and conditions rather than forcing a fixed pitch or crowded summit.
Small-group support
Calm pacing, practical advice and professional mountain leadership throughout the trip.
A proper night in the mountains
The reward is the slower rhythm: evening light, a simple camp, changing weather, quiet views and waking up already in the hills.
Flexible routes, better decisions
Your Mountain Leader will choose the best plan for the conditions, the group and the mountain environment on the day.
Who these trips suit
- Walkers ready to try a guided wild camp.
- Fit hillwalkers looking for a memorable Lake District weekend.
- Solo travellers looking to join a small, friendly group.
- Anyone building towards bigger backpacking or expedition trips.
Good to know
- You will carry overnight kit.
- Routes and camp areas may change with conditions.
- Equipment hire is available if required.
- Each trip page gives specific route and meeting point details.
Ready for a night in the Lake District fells?
Choose Helvellyn for the classic mountain experience, Borrowdale for Scafell views, or Back O’ Blencathra for the quieter Northern Fells. If you are unsure which trip best fits your fitness, kit and experience, just ask before booking.