Tuesday
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There are four options to choose from:
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1 - Beef Farm and J36 Auction Market
2 - Visiting the Lakeland villages of Coniston
3 - Fell walking
4 - Free time for you to explore the area independently (at your own expense!!)
1. Morning visit to a beef/sheep farm
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1. Afternoon visit to Junction 36 Auction Market
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J36 Rural Auction Centre is a 13.5 acre site incorporating the livestock auction mart, antiques saleroom, professional and admin offices, café, function room, conference and training room plus over 20 rural business tenants including agricultural machinery dealers and suppliers.
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The centre opened in February 2013 on it's present site adjacent to the M6 motorway at junction 36, where it get's it name from.
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The auction market sells sheep on a Tuesday, so you will get the opportunity to see the market system in operation. Please keep your hands in your pockets, or you may be taking home some livestock!!
2. Visit the Lakeland villages of Coniston and Hawkshead.
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Coniston Village sits at the northern end of Coniston Water in England’s Lake District. It is a village steeped in history and surrounded by striking natural landscapes. Dominated by the towering presence of the Old Man of Coniston, the area attracts walkers, climbers, and history enthusiasts alike. Its legacy of mining, literary connections, and associations with key figures like John Ruskin and Donald Campbell make it a fascinating destination. You will have time to wander around this beautiful village
Hawkshead, a historic village in the Lake District, has origins dating back to Norse settlements. Once owned by Furness Abbey until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537, the village later developed into a thriving market town. Its 17th-century buildings, narrow streets, and open squares are well-preserved, maintaining the charm admired by both William Wordsworth and visitors today. Cars are prohibited from the village centre, with a car park conveniently located just outside, allowing visitors to explore on foot.
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Give yourself time to walk up to the Church of St Michaels and all Angels, or take refreshments in one of the tea shops or public houses,
3 - Fell walking in the Lake District
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For those who are more adventurous and experienced walkers there will also be an opportunity for a day's fell walking in the Lake District - over 10km. You will need walking boots, waterproof clothing and a small rucksack to carry your lunch and water.
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The route will take you from Coniston around the Lake District fells, and the route will be determined by the weather conditions.
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You MUST be an experienced walker with the appropriate walking boots and clothing. You will be walking with a group at a pace set by the group leaders.
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You should be prepared to walk for over 4 hours.
4 - Free time for you to explore the area independently​.
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Your day to choose what you would like to do, or just relax at Castle Head.
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Use your time today to explore the local area including Grange-over-Sands, about a 30 minute walk from Castle Head.
Grange over Sands is a tranquil seaside town offering visitors a blend of Edwardian and Victorian architecture and natural beauty. With its picturesque promenade, fascinating history and mild climate, Grange-over-Sands remains a much loved retreat for those seeking peace and an escape into nature or find a coffee shop.
Or use local transport network to visit the area.