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Bushcraft, Graythwaite Estate (2 hours) with Graythwaite Adventure
Type:Bushcraft/Foraging
Graythwaite Adventure | Outdoor Activities | Water Sports | Off Road Driving | Clay Pigeon Shooting |, Graythwaite Estate Nr, Hawkshead, Lake Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ
About
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience.
Our bushcraft experiences are relaxed, fun and informative. Following introductions, you’ll head into the woods whilst chatting about the local surroundings, the estate and natural habitat. You’ll focus on three outdoor survival essentials: shelter, fire and food. You’ll learn how to make a fire in the outdoors to boil the ghillie kettle for hot drinks enjoyed with toasted marshmallows and lip-smackingly good s’mores around the campfire. Nothing makes us happier than sharing the natural beauty of the estate with guests. This is a real digital detox, where tech and time is forgotten, quality time is spent with family or friends, and you’ll leave having learned some new skills. This is an immersive experience for guests of all ages; it’s interactive and you’ll take the lead with expert guidance from one of our team.
Guests to Graythwaite Adventure can enjoy a variety of other awesome experiences; 4x4 off-road driving, clay pigeon shooting, archery, and axe throwing all year round, and RIB boat tours April to October.
Experience : Explore : Escape.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at our 4x4 and Shooting Site, please make use of our free parking before meeting with one of our team. Following introductions, you’ll head on foot into the woods to the bushcraft base. The experience will include the essentials of outdoor survival; shelter, fire and food, with plenty of chat, practical experiences and learnings shared. As with all our activities, we only offer private experiences meaning we don’t mix bookings, which allows us to concentrate on you and your guest(s) exclusively. Minimum guaranteed numbers are 3 guests, and we offer a 2-hour experience, or a combined 4x4 off-road driving & mini bushcraft experience too.
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What's included
What's included
- Drink Provided - Tea and coffee is included
- Equipment Provided - We'll provide all the equipment you'll need
- Food Provided - You'll toast marshmallows and make s'mores
What to bring
What to bring
- Warm Clothing - We suggest dressing appropriately for the outdoor weather in the Lakes
- Waterproofs
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* We’re open to welcome guests all-year round, closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Tripadvisor
- Excellent372
- Very Good3
- Average0
- Poor0
- Terrible1
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Cumbria Awards
Finalist - Experience of the Year - Cumbria Tourism Awards 2023 2023
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Ambleside (The North) - Continue along the B5825 until you reach Hawkshead. From Hawkshead, follow signs towards Newby Bridge. Stay on this road for roughly 5 miles. En-route you’ll pass Esthwaite Water on your left then the Graythwaite Sawmill on your right before passing the entrance to Graythwaite Hall which is also on your right. Continue for approximately 150m. Our entrance gate is on your left and marked with Graythwaite Adventure signs either side of the entrance. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park. If you miss the gate and reach the main entrance to Graythwaite Hall, please turn around.
From Newby Bridge (The South) - Follow signs towards Lakeside, YMCA Centre and Hawkshead and continue on the B5825. You’ll pass the YMCA Centre on your right then the driveway to Silverholme Manor then the main entrance to Graythwaite Hall which will be on your left. After a few hundred yards you’ll reach our entrance gate on the right with Graythwaite Adventure signs either side. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park.
From the Windermere Car Ferry - When you disembark the ferry continue on the road until you come to the first left turning, just before a white and black sign for Far Sawrey. Take this turning and follow the road for approx. 2.9 miles. At the end you’ll reach a T junction. Turn right. Follow the road for 0.2 miles and the entrance to our site will be on your right with Graythwaite Adventure signs either side of the gate. Please turn into the field and follow the track to our car park.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 13 miles away.
What's Nearby
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