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The minimum age for a participant is 5 for all activities except Packhorse Picnic (then it is 8) and Wild Woman Nature Retreat (then it is 14 unaccompanied). Children under 5 may come along if you think it is suitable, they can attend free of charge.

You need to be reasonably agile and fit to take part in Packhorse Picnic.  However, we will support the people who are not used to hiking, climbing, balancing or yoga etc.  (we take regular rests and adjust accordingly for beginners).  Please call or email us and ask, we do our very best to include everyone.

All our experiences take place outdoors, and when required, practice safe social distancing.  All our facilitators are trained in first aid and carry first aid kits.  We never go up into the hills without a trained facilitator and we keep the groups small and intimate so that we can keep a careful eye on everybody taking part.  Training and mindful regard is at the heart of everything we do.

The is a maximuim of 10 participants allowed for any Full Circle Experiences or Wellness sessions.

For outdoor activities:

• Comfortable and warm clothing and lots of layers.
• Waterproofs just incase.
• Sensible walking boots or trainers.
• Your swimming costume and towel if the event requires it.
• A small rucksack with refreshments.

There are toilets at Rydal Hall and public toilets in Rothay Park in Ambleside.

Yes, all activities are available to book for private groups.

Booking a Experiences or Wellness session in advance of your Lake District holiday booking is essential, as our activities sell out very quickly.

Yes, you can e-mail us from your Full Circle Holiday on katherinebeaumont76@gmail.com, also, if you are staying elsewhere you may book with us.

Adverse weather is defined by our own risk assessment.  An outdoor activity may be cancelled due to the unlikely event of adverse weather, no refunds will issued in this case and Full Circle Holidays Ltd cannot be held liable for any further damages.

If you desire to cancel your Experience or Wellness session:

• 28 days in advance of the event date, A full refund is retrievable.
• 5 days or less than of the event date, no refund is given.
• Within 28 and 6 days of the event date, only your deposit is retrievable.

Contact us and we will try our best to accommodate your preferred time.

Please see our accommodation section on this website to book a yurt or cabin.  Also ask us about availability in The Hermitage where we have a holiday flat.

If you have booked one of our cabins or yurts then you will already have free parking.  You will also find parking in Rydal at Pelter Bridge and White Moss car park if you get there nice and early.  Miller Bridge car park at Ambleside has also been extended so get there nice and early and you should have no trouble parking there.  It's just a short walk then to our meeting point.  If the groups are small and located at The Hermitage then, there may be free parking on enquiry at The Hermitage.

Public transport is the best way to travel to avoid parking blues and to do your bit for our beloved planet and countryside.  The bus will drop you right outside Rydal Hall or in Ambleside, walk to the meeting point, Rydal is a lovely 1 mile walk from Ambleside.

There are 'Book Online' buttons on this website to take you through to buy a gift voucher.  Gift vouchers for our Experiences and Wellness sessions, or even a glamping retreat, will make wonderful unique gift for loved ones.

It is posible to bring along a dog, but please confirm this with Kathering before booking.

For the Packhorse Picnic, Adventure and Wellness Day and the Forage and Feast, we will provide delicious and healthy food and snacks, you will be very satisfied.  Bringing your own packed food is ideal but there are plenty of amazing places to eat in Ambleside and Grasmere, though, we recommend that you prebook any restaurant.  There is a teashop at Rydal Hall that sells food and there is also The Badger Bar Pub and Restaurant at Rydal.

Rydal is an amazing place where you can while away hours enjoying waterfalls, the lake, caves, woods and hills.  You can also spend time in Grasmere and Ambleside, just a short walk or bus ride away and enjoy the unique shops, cafes and tourist attractions and walks.