Walking Holidays in the enchanting Lake DistrictA self-guided walking holiday of this magical part of
England. Start at Windermere and finish at Keswick. The Lake District lies in the county of Cumbria, in England's north west corner. It is the largest of Britain's National Parks, and is famous throughout the world for its beautiful and dramatic scenery. The mountains rise from sea level to heights of over 3000 feet (almost 1000 metres), and are intersected by lush green valleys, often containing lakes. There is a wealth of history and heritage unrivalled in so small an area.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Windermere. Orientation meeting.
Day 2: Walk to Coniston via Hawkshead, with public transport available from Hawkshead if required (7 miles/12 kms to Hawkshead 11 miles/18 kms to walk the whole route, with 350 or 500 metres of height gain respectively).
Day 3: Day in Coniston. Sightseeing or walking available.
Day 4: Walk to Eskdale via Seathwaite-in-Dunnerdale, where taxi rendezvous can be arranged if required (7.5 miles/13 kms to Seathwaite, 12 miles/20 kms to walk the whole route, with 600 or 800 metres respectively of height gain.
Day 5: Day in Eskdale. Sightseeing or walking available, including a chance to climb Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain.
Day 6: Walk to Wasdale Head (6 miles or 10 kms with 250 metres of height gain).
Day 7: Walk to Lodore via Seatoller-in-Borrowdale, where public transport is available if required. At Lodore catch boat to Keswick. (6 miles/10 kms to Seatoller, 11 miles/18 kms to walk the whole route, with 500 or 700 metres respectively of height gain). Taxi service from Keswick to Windermere (pay locally).
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
Price:
Option 1:
Superior B & B: £625 per person.
Dinner & B& B: £795 per person.
Accommodation in small hotels, inns and guest houses with en-suite facilities.
Option 2:
Standard B & B: £495 per person.
Guest houses, Bed & Breakfasts and farms. Normally shared bathrooms. Dinner not included but available within easy reach of accommodation.
Single supplement or extra nights: on request
Local Guide for groups (or individuals): £200 per day
Discount available if luggage is not transported to Wasdale Head.
Practical Information
Included:
7 nights accommodation with full English breakfast
Dinner in Option 1 if half board price paid
Provision of map sections and route descriptions
Orientation meeting on Day 1
Boat ride on Derwentwater on final day
Luggage transfers
Back-up service.
Not Included:
Lunches, dinners (unless Option 1 half board option taken), sightseeing expenses, Windermere ferry, taxi journeys.
Departure dates: any day April-October subject to accommodation availability
Contact us to book this walk or make an enquiry
Price:
Option 1:
Superior B & B: £625 per person.
Dinner & B& B: £795 per person.
Accommodation in small hotels, inns and guest houses with en-suite facilities.
Option 2:
Standard B & B: £495 per person.
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