New Beginnings — A One-Night Retreat

Why "New Beginnings"

A reason for every step

We named this one for what it actually does. A hard climb clears more than your legs — it clears space for a fresh niyyah. The summit is sponsored, so the effort raises something beyond the personal. Coming back down, the only plan for day two is rest, water, and whatever pace your body asks for.

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Intention

Every climb starts with why you're really doing it. We open Saturday with a word on that before a single boot hits the trail.

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Return

Coming back down a mountain is its own kind of returning — tired, lighter, and glad to be back among good people.

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Gratitude

A night under the fells and a morning by the river have a way of putting the rest of life back in perspective.

Day One · Saturday 5 September

The Climb

This is the part you sponsor people for.

10:00am

Arrival at Seathwaite Farm

Tents up, kit dropped, everyone welcomed in. A short orientation and a word on intention before we set off.

11:00am

Scafell Pike — the fundraiser hike

Guided to the roof of England, at a pace the group can hold together. Every participant sponsored, with funds raised going to Badr Community. Packed lunch on the trail.

Afternoon

Back to camp, tea & Maghrib

Boots off, tea on. Maghrib in congregation, followed by a short reminder to land the day.

Evening

Communal BBQ

A proper halal feast cooked together over the coals — the reward for the climb, shared around the fire.

Night

Isha & the night sky

Isha under skies genuinely dark enough to see them. Time around the fire to talk, or just sit, before sleep.

Hikers climbing the path up Scafell Pike in low cloud

Camp lit by lanterns at night, group gathered under canvas

Stars over the fells at Seathwaite, with a shooting star streaking across the sky

Day Two · Sunday 6 September

Take It Easy

No itinerary to keep to. Breakfast cooked together — then the day is yours.

Waterfall running through rocks and trees above camp

Optional · Steady going

Climb to the waterfall

A short scramble up to the falls above camp. Nothing technical — just a good reason to get moving.

Clear water of a plunge pool surrounded by rocks

Optional · Bring a towel

The plunge pool

Cold, clear, and exactly as bracing as it sounds. Entirely optional, deeply recommended.

River running past the campsite with bell tents in the distance

No agenda required

By the river

Tea, a book, or just the sound of water. Some of the best conversations happen sat on these rocks.

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Set up & ready

Games on the green

Badminton, football and archery, ready whenever you fancy them — no booking required.

Morning

Shared breakfast

Everyone cooks breakfast together on camp — a proper start to the final morning.

Midday

Light lunch

Sandwiches and something easy, whenever the morning's activities wind down.

~4:00pm

Closing circle & departure

A short closing circle and du'a. Camp packed down by our team — you just head home.

Fully Managed

Everything's handled. You just arrive.

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Bell tents & bedding

Canvas bell tents, mattresses and warm bedding, fully set up before you arrive.

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Halal catering throughout

Lunch on the trail, the Saturday BBQ, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday — all included.

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Guided Scafell Pike hike

Led by our experienced guide team, paced to suit the group.

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Prayer space, both days

A dedicated space for salah throughout, with reminders woven into the rhythm of the stay.

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Welfare as standard

Toilets, water and washing facilities across the site.

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Full set-up & pack-down

Every piece of kit carried to site and away again by our team — nothing for you to arrange.

The Setting

Seathwaite Farm, in the shadow of the fells

A working basecamp at Seathwaite, in Borrowdale — one of the most beautiful inhabited valleys in England. A beck runs past camp, the fells rise straight from the field, and the foothills of Scafell Pike start more or less where the tents end.

Practical Info

Ready to begin again?

Spaces are limited to keep the group close-knit on the hill and unhurried back at camp.

Dates

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026

Location

Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale, Lake District

The Climb

Sponsored Scafell Pike hike — bring or set up your fundraising page before the day.

What to bring

Walking boots and warm, weatherproof layers for the summit
A swim costume / modest cover-up, if you're brave enough for the plunge pool
A towel, and a dry change of clothes for the evening
Your sponsorship link or form, shared with friends and family before the day
A water bottle, sun protection, and a small daypack for the hike