Clinic Registrations
Clinic registrations take place at our Basecamp, situated at
Stickle Barn Tavern.
Morning Clinics: 9am - 12:30pm
Afternoon Clinics: 1:30pm - 5pm
All-Day Clinics: 9am - 5pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and to collect any Arc'teryx test gear that you'd like to use during your clinic.
From there, your guide will accompany you and your group to the location of your clinic and return with you to Basecamp afterwards.
Camping
Camping returns to the Arc’teryx Academy Lake District, offering a limited number of pitches for those who want to stay close to the action.
Staying on site means you can make the most of the Academy, move easily between clinics, workshops, and Basecamp events without the need to travel elsewhere.
Getting Here
Basecamp Location
Stickle Barn
B5343, Great Langdale,
Ambleside LA22 9JU
Arriving by Road
Come off at Junc 36 M6, then take the A591 from Kendal to Ambleside. The take the A593 from Ambleside heading towards Skelwith Bridge and Coniston. Just before you reach Skelwith Bridge take the right turn on to the B5343 to Great Langdale.
Car Park
There is FREE parking for all participants in the field infront of the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel. There is also a pay and display National Trust carpark. Both are next to the event base camp.
Arriving by Train
Windermere train station is 8 miles from Great Langdale. Then you can catch the 555 or 556 Keswick to Ambleside bus, then change to the 516.
Arriving by Bus
The Stagecoach 516 service from Ambleside stops right outside the Sticklebarn.
Coach Trips from London & Manchester
Travel to the Arc’teryx Academy Lake District is made simple, with a return coach service designed to get you there with ease.
Departing from central Manchester and London this service offers a direct, reliable connection to the Academy Basecamp in the Langdale Valley.
Return Ticket Pricing:
London £75
Manchester £45
In partnership with Rapid Travel, it’s a convenient, cost-effective option that takes the stress out of planning your journey, so you can focus on the experience ahead.
Travel alongside fellow climbers and arrive ready to learn, refine your trad skills, and step into the Academy.
Test the Latest Gear
Get in touch with experts from the brands you love, test the gear and learn about the newest products. We have you covered if you need to borrow your first pair of climbing shoes or just want to test out a set of wires.
ARC'TERYX
Gear Library including shell jackets, insulation, harnesses and packs to test during any workshop that you're booked onto.
SCARPA
Climbing shoes from beginners to advanced to test out during any workshop that you're booked onto throughout the weekend.
DMM
Try out some DMM demo gear including cams, wires, carabiners & helmets on any workshop that you're booked onto.
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