Low Bank Ground

Where adventure awaits

Our stunning waterside retreat in the heart of the Lake District welcomes educational, corporate and private group bookings.

Stunning lakeside location brimming with adventure

Despite its secluded and serene location, Low Bank Ground is a bustling hive of excitement and activity. We can accommodate up to 50 people in two self-contained buildings - Highfield and Rough Close - making it the perfect place for school trips, corporate away days and large family or group gatherings.

We offer a diverse range of land and water-based pursuits, coaching and courses for people of all abilities delivered by our fully qualified and friendly instructors.

From hill walking, rock climbing and orienteering to kayaking, canoeing and archery, we can tailor activities and itineraries to suit any group booking.

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School Trips

Tailored residential stays for schools, colleges, and youth groups - we have a fantastic track record in providing safe outdoor education for young people. By using real life settings, young people can experience the great outdoors with our 3- and 5-day residential packages.

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Corporate Bookings

We offer bespoke team-building packages designed to improve communication, productivity and morale. Our stunning lakeside location has everything you need for a comfortable stay including catering facilities, meeting rooms and breakout spaces, 50 beds...and not to mention acres of great outdoors!

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Private Hire

From team-bonding trips for sports clubs to special birthdays and large family gatherings, Low Bank Ground is available for private hire on a catered or self-catered basis. Sleeping up to 50 people, we can build bespoke packages to suit your needs for an adventure-filled getaway!

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Our facilities

Low Bank Ground consists of four main buildings, a boathouse and lakeside camp on the shores of Coniston Water, and acres of glorious Cumbrian countryside.

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Main Cottage

Here you'll find our reception, our dining room for catered breaks and our classroom / meeting room space.

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Highfield

Our largest residential cottage sleeps up to 43 people on a catered or self-catered basis and includes the fully-accessible Jack's Room suite. There's also a large sitting room and a fully-equipped kitchen.

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Rough Close

This quaint countryside cottage sleeps up to 16 people in 4 bedrooms with en suite shower facilities. You'll also find a fully-equipped kitchen and a sitting room with sofas and soft chairs where you can relax and unwind.

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Yew Tree Lodge

As well as providing additional changing facilities, Yew Tree Lodge makes for an ideal breakout space for indoor activities or evening social gatherings.

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Boathouse & Lakeside Camp

Just a short stroll downhill to the banks of Coniston Water is where you'll find our boathouse and jetty as well as our secluded lakeside camp where you can gather around the fire pit.

People with disabilities and other conditions

Our experienced and welcoming team of instructors can design a programme of activity to meet the requirements of individuals and groups with complex needs. Small groups can be accommodated with accessible bedroom and bathroom facilities.

We offer a wide variety of equipment to support a varied activity programme including water sports, climbing, archery, bushcraft and problem-solving.

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