A magical part of England. Start and finish at Windermere, with an option to finish at Keswick if preferred. 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, and are intersected by lush green valleys, often containing lakes. There is a wealth of history and heritage unrivalled in so small an area. Can be 8 nights with an optional extension.
Highlights include:
- 7 nights' lodging in charming country hotels
- Double-occupancy room with private bathrooms
- Lake District National Park
- Windermere
- Wordsworth
- Scafell Pike
Day 1 Arrival in Windermere. Meeting with our representative for a brief overview of the area and the itinerary. Overnight in Windermere.
Day 2
Walk to Coniston via Hawkshead and picturesque Tarn Hows, with public transport available from Hawkshead if required (7 miles or 12 kilometres to Hawkshead, 11 miles or 18 kilometres to go the whole way, with 350 or 500 metres respectively of height gain). Overnight in Coniston.
Day 3 Day in Coniston. Sightseeing or walking available. Overnight in Coniston.
Day 4 Walk to Eskdale via Seathwaite in Dunnerdale, which many regard as the most beautiful and peaceful of the Lakeland valleys. A taxi rendez-vous can be arranged if required at Seathwaite around lunchtime (7.5 miles or 13 kilometres to Seathwaite, 12 miles or 20 kilometres to go the whole way, with 600 or 800 metres respectively of height gain). Overnight in Eskdale.
Day 5 Day in Eskdale. Sightseeing or walking available. Overnight in Eskdale.
Day 6
Walk to Wasdale Head via Burnmoor (6 miles or 10 kilometres, with 250 metres of height gain). There is a highly scenic (but longer) alternative for a fine weather day, through Miterdale and by the dramatic ridge of Illgill Head. Overnight in Wasdale.
Day 7 Walk to Lodore via Styhead Pass and Seatoller in Borrowdale (where public transport is available if required). At Lodore catch the launch service to Keswick (6 miles or 10 kilometres to Seatoller, 11 miles or 18 kilometres to go the whole way, with 500 or 700 metres respectively of height gain). Taxi service from Keswick back to Windermere, or the final night can
be booked in Keswick by special request.
Day 8 Departure after breakfast.
Dates & Prices:
Tour prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement is only applicable if you are traveling solo and/or have a room to yourself.
Tour
Dates |
Tour
Price |
Single
Supplement |
| May to October |
$1,525 per person |
TBD |
What's Included:
Your trip price includes the following. For additional information, please call or email us at
and one of our exceptional Travel Advisors will be happy to share with you all kinds of details.
- 7 nights' lodging in quaint and authentic English B&Bs and Inns
- Double-occupancy room with private bath
- Breakfats
- Luggage transfers
- Trail maps androute notes
- Local emergeny contact
“Meals at our
hotel were superb, outstanding. Pub lunches
were excellent. Our guide’s leadership
was a high point of the trip — his
knowledge of the region (topography, history,
social and cultural characteristics), his
overall concern for the group, his keen
insight and well-developed sense of humor
were magnificent.”
D Swoap Clearwater, FL
“For the Cotswolds — an
area steeped in history — one needs
a guide who is steeped in the knowledge
of it. Ours met this criterion to the max.”
J & C Tate Malvern, PA
“It was a very
friendly group — helping to make
the tour an excellent experience. Meals
were superb, both the quality of the food
and the serving staff.”
A Matz PA
Best Time to Go
May through October
Convenient Airport
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Traveling By Rail
Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Trains offer direct service from Manchester Airport.For rail information including reservations, time schedules and current fares please refer to BritRail at (800) 677-8585 or www.britrail.com. In the UK call (08457) 484950, or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Another useful resource is The Train Line at www.thetrainline.com.
Weather
Follow this link to the Meteorological Office for information on climate and rainfall averages.
