The Lake District packs more into a few square miles than almost anywhere in England. Ridges drop straight into dark water, pinewoods line the lakeshores, and the Castlerigg stone circle has stood above Keswick for around 5,000 years. Over five days based in Ambleside, we hike a different corner of the national park each day: the Newlands Round above Buttermere, the old Roman route along High Street, quiet woodland around Rydal Water and Grasmere, and the shores of Windermere. These are full days on good fell paths with proper climbs, usually with a stop at a traditional country pub. Bring decent fitness and a good rain jacket. Your guide knows which turn-offs give you the view everyone else misses.
Five full days in the jewel of the English countryside, the Lake District, plus arrival and departure. We meet the evening prior to the hiking for a welcome meal and to give everyone the opportunity to meet fellow group members and ask your guides any questions. After breakfast we travel to the Lake Distict (2 hours by road) where we'll ease you into the week with a couple of short hikes to elevated viewpoints, before enjoying lunch in a traditional countryside pub and a boat ride on Derwentwater. Over the following days, we'll take on the more challenging hikes of which will offer us spectacular ridge views over the most stunning scenery in all of England. We aim to guide you through a variety of landscapes and terrains, allowing you to experience lakeside strolls, woodland walks as well as a couple more demanding mountain routes. Each day is a full one on well-marked fell paths, with steady climbs and descents. Your guide handles the route-finding, the timing, and the pub stops! Please note that our itinerary is influenced by the weather conditions on each day, so the following is just a guide rather than a set plan.
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In order to join this Lake District hiking tour, good fitness is required as well as comfort with full days of walking on well-marked fell paths. The days involve steady climbs and descents, so being used to a few hours on your feet over uneven ground will make the week far more enjoyable. No technical skills or scrambling experience are needed, and your guide sets a steady pace with plenty of stops to take in the views.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Single occupancy rooms are the standard on this Lake District hiking tour. Each particpant will get their own private, single occupancy room. If you’re coming with someone and would like to share the room with them, please reach out!
The starting point of your Lake District hiking tour is a hotel at the Manchester Trafford Centre. To get there, most people fly into Manchester Airport. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or a taxi to reach the Trafford Centre. You can check into the hotel any time after 2 pm.
You will meet your guides at 7 pm at the hotel for the welcome dinner, the evening before the hiking begins.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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