Lake District Yoga and Walking Retreat

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Why this retreat was created

Designed for mindful adventurers, this retreat welcomes both first-time hikers and experienced walkers who want to take on a true bucket-list challenge. With expert guidance and a steady, supportive pace, Scafell Pike—England’s highest mountain and part of the National Three Peaks—sets the tone for an unforgettable weekend. If you joined our Snowdon (Eryri) hike, this is the natural next step.

A unique yoga and walking retreat

Set on the shores of Windermere, this Lake District retreat combines direct access to iconic trails with the comfort of luxury accommodation. Led by qualified mountain leaders, you’ll discover hidden valleys, open ridgelines and waterfall-filled ghylls, while restorative yoga supports recovery, improves mobility and deepens your connection with nature. It is a balanced blend of adventure and ease in a truly inspiring setting.

Dates

May is one of the best times to walk in the Lake District, with longer days, fresh greenery, bluebells and lambs on the fells. Trails are often drier, waterfalls are still full from spring rain, and the weather tends to bring mild temperatures, changeable skies and clear air after showers. Expect quieter paths than in summer, with a variety of routes from gentle lakeside walks to higher ridges.

May 8-11, 2026

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 luxury nights at Silverholme Manor, a 5-star eco-friendly Georgian house near Ambleside on the shores of Lake Windermere. Set within the beautiful Graythwaite Estate, the property offers elegant en-suite rooms with lake or woodland views, plus private lake access for daily wild swims. It is a serene setting that combines comfort, privacy and natural beauty.

Food

All meals are included. You’ll be served a nourishing plant-based menu created to support an active, wellness-focused retreat, with seasonal vegan dishes, fresh juices and wholesome snacks. Meals are designed to replenish you after wild swimming and yoga. All retreats are alcohol-free.

Activities

• Walking: Enjoy two guided hikes led by experienced mountain leaders, including Saturday’s signature ascent of Scafell Pike. These walking experiences are designed to connect you with the landscape and leave you feeling renewed after time on the trails and cold-water lake dips.
• Yoga: Daily yoga sessions help energise and restore the body, with morning vinyasa flow to awaken you and evening restorative yoga to encourage relaxation. Breathwork, alignment and deep release are woven into each practice.
• Treatments: Optional massage treatments with organic oils are available at an additional cost, offering a chance to ease tension and support recovery after your walks.

Held in the Lake District

The Lake District National Park is known for its dramatic scenery of clear lakes, mountains and peaceful valleys. It is an ideal destination for those seeking nature, adventure and restoration. With its location near Ambleside, Silverholme Manor offers an uplifting base for reconnecting with the outdoors.

Prices

• Twin Ensuite - shared occupancy: £995
• Double Ensuite - shared occupancy: £995
• Double Ensuite - solo occupancy: £1145

Prices are per person and exclude travel and transfers. Bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis and are subject to Booking Terms & Conditions. A £250 deposit is required on booking, and payment plans are available.

Retreat schedule

• Friday: Arrivals from 5pm, cake and juice, evening yoga, welcome dinner.
• Saturday: Guided hike up Scafell Pike, picnic breakfast and lunch, massages, cake and juice, evening yoga and dinner.
• Sunday: Morning yoga, breakfast, guided walk, lunch, massages, cake and juice, evening yoga and dinner.
• Monday: Morning yoga, farewell brunch, departures at 10am.

What’s included

• Three nights’ accommodation
• Two guided hikes
• Six yoga sessions
• Use of yoga equipment, including mats, blocks and props
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all wholesome and plant-based
• Unlimited fruit, organic teas, coffee and fruit water
• Private lake access and use of Silverholme’s grounds
• Linen, towels and toiletries
• Friendly host service throughout your stay

Instructor

Laura Bell, founder of Zest Life, brings more than 20 years of yoga experience to a teaching style that is dynamic, restorative and nurturing. Inspired by Ashtanga yoga, her sessions offer a thoughtful balance of challenge and rest through physical postures, breathwork and peaceful relaxation.

Guest feedback

Guests consistently praise the retreat for its beautiful setting, excellent food, knowledgeable trekking guides and well-structured programme, along with the variety in each yoga session and the relaxing grounds to enjoy between activities.