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Lake District Walks
The Lake District, is the perfect location to unwind from the rigours of daily life, so don your boots, head for the hills and embark on a guided walk in the Lake District!
This walking holiday is centrally based in the beautiful town of Ambleside and takes in some of the most picturesque walks of the area. From your hotel in Ambleside we will access some of the best walking routes in the Northern Lake District, including Rydal Water, Derwent Water, Buttermere and many of their neighbouring Fells.
From your hotel in Ambleside we will access some of the best Lake District walks, including The Wordsworth Walk, Easedale Tarn, Wansfell Pike and The Fairfield Horseshoe.
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Route Highlights of Lake District Walks
Itinerary for Guided Walks Lake District: 5 Days
Grading: Demanding if walked over 5 days.
Sunday: Day 0 - Arrival and Meet Up
You are free to arrive at your accommodation in Ambleside from 3pm, feel free to have a wander around this lovely little town and get yourself acquainted with the area. Your guides will meet you in the reception area at 6pm for a general “get to know each other” and to go through the weeks itinerary.
Monday: Day 1 - Ambleside Loop via Rydal Cave & Grasmere
Distance: 10 miles / 16kms
Ascent: 275 mtrs
Our first walk is a “stretch your legs” type of walk, a reasonable distance but on moderate terrain, we’ll visit Rydal Cave and do a low level walk around both Rydal & Grasmere before returning to Ambleside mid afternoon along “the corpse road”
There will be an optional further walk later however you are free to relax around the town at your own leisure.
Tuesday: Day 2 - Newlands Horseshoe, via Catbells & Robinson, inc trip on Keswick Launch
Distance: 12 miles / 20kms
Ascent: 1185 mtrs
Today, we head up to Keswick and take the launch (ferry) over Derwent Water to start our walk on the far side of the water. This classic loop walk take us up over Catbells and Maiden Moor, with stunning views back over Keswick, with Skiddaw and Walla Crag in the distance, we then come back in a loop, over the top of Robinson before dropping down into the Newlands Valley to the ferry for a return trip to Keswick.
If time allows there’ll be a chance for you to have a look around Keswick on our return.
Wednesday: Day 3 - Buttermere Loop via High Crags & High Stile
Distance: 8 miles / 13kms
Ascent: 775 mtrs
This mornings drive takes us down through the Borrowdale Fells, past Honister Slate Mine to the tiny village of Buttermere. The walk starts from the village and takes us down the side of the lake before turning and climbing up onto the crags that overlook the valley, topping out on Haystacks (slight detour), High Crag and High Stile. You’ll also have some great views of the adjoining valley of Ennerdale to the west of you.
Again, if time allows we’ll spend a bit of time visiting Honister Slate Mine on the return journey.
Thursday: Day 4 - Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 11 miles / 18kms
Ascent: 800 mtrs
No driving today, we’ll walk out of the accommodation after breakfast and tackle the “Fairfield Horseshoe”, up onto the ridgeline of Low & High Pike to the head of the Rydal Beck, with stunning views of Windermere and the western lakes. We return off Fairfield via Heron Pike and down into the village of Rydal and back to Ambleside.
Friday: Day 5 - Troutbeck via Wansfell Pike
Distance: 6.5 miles / 11kms
Ascent: 500 mtrs
On our final day, we take you on a mid-distance loop walk out from Ambleside heading east over Wansfell Pike to Troutbeck, taking in Stockghyl Force waterfall on route. We return to Ambleside around lunchtime for a final coffee before heading our separate ways as great friends.
Trip Dates
Current dates for walks around the Lake district – 5 Nights (5 Days Walking)
Lake District
2023
- 14th – 19th
- Sunday – Friday
- 5 Days Walking
- £1045 / pp
- Spaces Available
Lake District
2023
- 10th – 15th
- Sunday – Friday
- 5 Days Walking
- £1045 / pp
- Spaces Available
Lake District
2023
- 15th – 20th
- Sunday – Friday
- 5 Days Walking
- £1045 / pp
- Spaces Available
Fully supported guided walking holidays
All of our guided multi-day trips are run on a fixed itinerary and fixed dates throughout the year, we welcome solo walkers, couples, friends and small family groups on these walks.
Group size is generally from 6 – 16 walkers per trip and includes:
- 5 nights good quality ensuite accommodation on a B&B basis.
- Daily minibus transfers to the start and from the finish of each walk.
- Full support and guidance of our fully trained and experienced tour leaders/drivers.
- Entry into “pay to enter” sights as detailed on the itinerary.
- Maps, route notes and gpx files of all the routes for your own information.
We cannot guarantee trips until minimum group size has been reached
All arrivals are Sundays, departure Friday.
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What's Included
Good Quality Accommodation on a B&B basis
All of our accommodation is on a twin/double room sharing, bed and breakfast basis, where possible we will also try and find you en-suite facilities, however this is not always possible in some locations.
Breakfasts will be either cooked or continental and be able to accommodate any food intolerances of preferences providing we are informed of such at least 7 days prior.
Single rooms are available, but will generally attract a supplementary charge.
Many of the accommodations will also provide a packed lunch if required, this will generally need to be booked direct with the accommodations at least 48 hrs prior to arrival and will be chargeable locally.
Transfer to the start of the route
Included each day.
Maps, Route Notes, GPX Files
Provided for all routes.
Emergency Recovery
Fully Supported.
What's Not Included
Meals and drinks outside of your package
Any meals or drinks, other than those specifically included in your package.
Travel Insurance
We always recommend that ALL travellers have insurance, even if you are a UK citizen
Parking
Free parking on site.
Available trip options for the Lake District
Please use our booking form to choose your preferred option, and remember if theres something you don’t see here don’t hesitate to ask!
Duration Options
Dates of trips and prices can be found below
Additional nights prior to, during, or after the trip can be added if required.
Optional Extras
Single Room supplement – see pricing below
Dog Friendly Rooms – Unfortunately we are unable to cater for dogs on this trip
Larger Family Groups or Corporate Packages – Please call if you have a group size of 6+ and would like to have a bespoke package on alternative dates.
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