Training Weekends
United Kingdom
2-16
3 Days
You’ve booked your Bucket List trip – now it’s time to get training! Throughout the year, we offer various training weekends to our Bucketlisters and friends. These take place in the mountains of England and Wales and offer the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs, test out your gear, prepare for your trip and meet like-minded travellers! Our Training Weekends include accommodation for Friday and Saturday night as well as breakfast and lunch on the trekking days (Saturday and Sunday).
What's Our Training Weekend Like?
Key Information
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Arrive at accommodation, usually a local bunkhouse, and head to the pub for drinks and a Q&A with the trip leaders.
Day 2: TREKKING TRAINING
Early breakfast & then straight out into the mountains for a day of trekking training. In the evening we head to the pub for food.
Day 3: HIKING AND HEADING HOME
Early breakfast again so we can head back out into the mountains for a day’s hike, aiming to finish mid afternoon for tea and cake!
Food & Accommodation
- Day 1 BunkhouseBreakfast
Lunch Dinner - Day 2 BunkhouseBreakfast Lunch Dinner
- Day 3 N/ABreakfast Lunch Dinner
How Difficult Is It?
How Hard Are the Training Weekends?
Our training weekends are moderate in difficulty and designed to build your confidence and stamina ahead of your main adventure.
You’ll spend several hours walking each day on hilly, uneven terrain, covering roughly 6–10km or more, with some steady ascents. The aim isn’t speed — it’s preparation. You’ll practise carrying a daypack, managing your pacing and getting used to varied ground.
You don’t need to be super fit, but you should be comfortable with regular walks and tackling hills. With supportive guides and a steady group pace, the weekend is challenging yet achievable — and leaves you feeling stronger and ready for what’s ahead.
What's Included?
What’s Included on the Training Weekends
Your training weekend is fully organised so you can focus on building strength, confidence and team spirit.
Two full days of guided hiking
Experienced UK Mountain Leaders throughout the weekend
Accommodation for the duration of the weekend
Select meals (as outlined in your specific weekend itinerary)
Safety briefings and practical mountain training
Advice on kit, pacing, nutrition and trekking technique
Pre-weekend information and kit list guidance
Support from The Bucket List Company team
What's Not Included?
What’s not Included on the Training Weekends
A few elements aren’t included in the training weekend price:
Travel to/from the meeting point
Participants are responsible for their own transport to and from the meeting point.
Some Meals & Drinks
Any meals not listed as included in your itinerary, plus personal snacks and drinks.
Personal Kit
Appropriate walking boots, waterproofs and daypack as outlined in your kit list.
Personal Expenses
Parking fees, additional refreshments or any optional purchases during the weekend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'training weekend'?
Our training weekends involve two days of walking in the glorious English or Welsh countryside with one of our guides. You’ll get to try out any kit you may be planning taking on your trekking trip, and meet like-minded travellers. It’s a great source of tips and advice, both from an experienced guide and from other enthusiastic adventurers.
Want to talk it through?
Book a quick call with our travel specialists, they’ll help you choose the right adventure and answer any questions.
Training Weekend Dates & Availability
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