Weight Loss and Adventure Bootcamp in Northumberland

Northern Bootcamp runs this seven-day weight loss camp from Goldenhill Retreat near Bamburgh. You don't need to be fit to start — sessions are scaled to your ability, and groups are kept small so trainers can give one-to-one attention. Each day usually has two or three exercise sessions: morning cardio or circuits, then strength or interval training, and often an outdoor activity in the afternoon. Activities rotate through cycling, body boarding, Pilates, hiking, abseiling, surfing, archery and kayaking. There's also time on Bamburgh Beach, which was voted the UK's second-best view, and you'll run or walk with Bamburgh Castle in sight.

Food is a big part of the week, with 98% of past campers rating it excellent. Meals use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and are portioned to keep you fuelled without overdoing it. You eat together in the campers' kitchen and dining area. The accommodation is at Goldenhill Retreat, a five-star cottage complex with glamorous bedrooms, garden pods, a chill-out room, zen garden, stretching room, hot tub and luxurious bathrooms. You can choose a garden pod, twin room, double room or luxury lodge, all with private en-suite.

The week is structured but not militaristic. Trainers adapt each session so beginners and more experienced exercisers work at their own level. You'll get a fitness assessment and plan, and on leaving you take home an action plan, nutrition advice and access to a personal trainer for follow-up advice. Typical results include around one pound lost per day and a 4–16cm reduction in waist size over the week. Optional adventure activities add a holiday feel — past guests often say it felt more like a holiday than a classic bootcamp.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Goldenhill Retreat - All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 2-3 daily exercise sessions - Fitness assessment and personal plan - Optional adventure activities (cycling, body boarding, Pilates, hiking, abseiling, surfing, archery, kayaking) - Access to hot tub, zen garden, stretching room - Post-camp action plan and nutrition advice - Access to a personal trainer for follow-up advice

What's not included

- Travel to and from the camp - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional spa treatments or extra activities not listed - Alcohol (not included in meal plan)