Abbey College Cambridge Main Entrance

Lake District Trip May 2025

19th May 25

 

This half-term, our Pre-sessional and Year 10 students spent a week in the Lake District enjoying a packed schedule of action-filled activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, gorge-scrambling and much more!

After the trip, students wrote thank you letters to the instructors who had organised and guided them through the activities throughout their time there. Here are some excerpts from these letters, about how the students felt during the trip and their favourite parts to take away afterwards.

“Each of the instructors was very helpful and you looked after us very carefully…we were always in safe conditions, even though the activities themselves sometimes were a bit dangerous.” – Julia

“Rock climbing was a real challenge…I was so proud when I reached the top!” – Ruoshui

“Thank you for always encouraging me to push myself and overcome fears.” – Ivene

“What I loved most is how every trip felt like a cool class. You always encouraged me when I said ‘I can’t do it’. It was really helpful for me to continue.” – Vivian

“[Rock climbing] is a new thing for me and the instructors were really patient to teach us how to keep safe.” – Kenneth

“When we were hiking on the first day, sometimes I wanted to give up, but you always encouraged me, so I persisted.” – Halona

“I had never done rock climbing before, but now I think this is my favourite activity.” – Julia

“All of the activities were really fabulous and wonderful for me because I had never tried them before. Some activities for example gorge scrambling were more difficult but very exciting.” – Matin

“The mountain adventure was really cool. We got to see beautiful views and feel the fresh air. Even though climbing the mountain all day was super tiring, I was really happy!” – Ruoshui

“Thank you very much for giving me such an unforgettable travel memory. I look forward to having the opportunity to go there in the future again.” – Joyce

“It was one of the best views of nature I have ever seen with my own eyes and I will never forget it.” – Mani

“It was an incredible experience that I will always remember.” – Matin