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  • We base ourselves for seven nights in a traditional inn in Ambleside and head out each day with a qualified Mountain Leader, with transfers to and from every trailhead. The week builds steadily: a mid-mountain circuit above Coniston first, then Pike O'Blisco in Great Langdale, a gentler day over Loughrigg Fell and the medieval Coffin Route, and the quiet tarns of Easdale. At Derwent Water we climb Catbells and ride the ferry back to Keswick, saving Helvellyn for the final hiking day. Dinner and breakfast are included throughout, so evenings are for good food, local ale, and wandering Ambleside.

    • Arrive in Ambleside and settle into your room at the inn in the middle of town. This evening you’ll meet your guide and the rest of the group over dinner, a relaxed chance to put faces to names before the walking starts. Your guide will run through the week ahead, talk kit and weather, and answer anything you’re wondering about. If you get in early, Ambleside is worth a wander, as it’s one of the most popular little towns in the Lake District and everything is within a few minutes’ stroll.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Slate-grey stone inn with a lit entrance, lanterns and gabled upper floors on a town street in Lake District

    • A 20-minute drive brings us to the village of Coniston in the southern Lake District, where our circular mid-mountain walk begins. We climb into the copper mines valley, where the old mine workings still scar the hillside beneath the rugged peak of Coniston Old Man. From there we gain a col and traverse below Wetherlam before dropping into Tilberthwaite valley, known for its scenery and slate mining history. We follow the valley to the disused but still impressive Hodge Close Quarry, then return to Coniston along ancient bridleways and woodland paths. Back at the inn, dinner is waiting.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 13 km (7.9 mi)
      Elevation: +425 m (+1,395 ft) / -425 m (-1,395 ft)
      Duration: 4-5 hours
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Bluebells on a grassy hillside above a lake at sunset, with forested slopes and mountains beyond in Lake District

    • Another 20-minute drive takes us into the Great Langdale Valley, where we set off from the historic Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. The valley floor is green and dotted with Herdwick sheep farms, ringed by serious-looking peaks. Our circular route passes the traditional farm at Stool End and winds up Oxendale Valley, climbing steadily to the summit of Pike O’Blisco. On a clear day the views across to the Langdale Pikes are the kind you’ll remember. We drop towards Little Langdale, make a short climb to Blea Tarn, then descend back to the ODG, where a pint of local beer is an option.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 13.2 km (8.2 mi)
      Elevation: +700 m (+2,296 ft) / -700 m (-2,296 ft)
      Duration: 5-6 hours
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Group standing on a footbridge over calm river with reflections and brown fells under blue sky in Lake District

    • Today we walk straight from the door of our hotel, no driving needed. Passing Galava Roman Fort, we pick up a minor road and follow the river Rothay before climbing onto Loughrigg Fell. It’s a varied circuit with views opening onto different valleys, Great Langdale and Grasmere among them, and partway round we can take in the summit of Loughrigg Fell at 335 m (1,099 ft). From there we drop down to Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water. The last stretch can be varied to include Rydal Hall, which dates back to 1650, and the old Coffin Route, the medieval path once used to carry coffins from Grasmere to Ambleside.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 12 km (8 mi)
      Elevation: +290 m (+950 ft) / -290 m (-950 ft)
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Small dark mountain lake in a grassy valley below steep green slopes, with a larger lake and heavy clouds beyond

    • A 15-minute drive north brings us to Grasmere, once home to the poets William and Dorothy Wordsworth. We leave the village on foot along the pretty Easdale valley, then climb beside Sour Milk Gill up to Easdale Tarn. If conditions are good, we can push on to the remote Codale Tarn and traverse to the summit of Tarn Crag, where the Helvellyn range fills the skyline along with the surrounding fells. Our descent follows a meandering path to the head of Far Easdale valley, and from there it’s an easy walk back into Grasmere village.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 11 km (7.5 mi)
      Elevation: +490 m (+1,607 ft) / -490 m (-1,607 ft)
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Yellow stone house with slate roof above a grassy slope, lake and mountains under a cloudy sky in Lake District

    • Half an hour’s drive takes us to the North Lakes and the little market town of Keswick. We set off along the Cumbria Way through the village of Portinscale, then follow a woodland path down the east side of Derwent Water, passing Lingholm House, a favourite holiday spot of children’s author Beatrix Potter. There’s a coffee and ice cream stop before the climb onto Catbells. It’s steep in places, with plenty of excuses to pause and take in the North Lakes views. From the summit we descend to the shore and catch the ferry at Hawes End back across the lake to Keswick.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 9 km (6 mi)
      Elevation: +370 m (+1,214 ft) / -370 m (-1,214 ft)
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

      Old dry-stone barn with a moss-covered roof and dark doorways beside a grassy hillside and trees in Lake District

    • We save the big one for last. Starting from Thirlmere Reservoir, we climb above Helvellyn Gill and past Brown Cove Crags before the ground levels out and we stroll onto the summit. Weather permitting, the 360-degree views are something else, with the famous ridges of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge dropping away below us. Helvellyn has a colourful past, too, including an attempt to land an aeroplane on the summit back in 1926. If the group is keen, we can extend things along the plateau ridge, drop down the steep descent of Comb Gill, and follow a traversing path back to the start. Dinner and our final night are back at the inn in Ambleside.

      Meals: Breakfast, dinner
      Distance: 7 km (4.5 mi), or 11 km (7 mi) on the longer route
      Elevation: +770 m (+2,526 ft) / -770 m (-2,526 ft)
      Accommodation: The Ambleside Inn

      Four hikers with backpacks and trekking poles pose by a stone cairn on a rocky summit above a lake in Lake District

    • Enjoy a last breakfast at the inn and swap photos with the group before the trip wraps up. Services end after breakfast. From Ambleside, take a taxi or bus to Windermere, then carry on by train to Oxenholme and onward to the airport. If you have time before you travel, Ambleside itself is well worth a wander.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Flock of grey sheep walking along a gravel track past a slate stone farmhouse below grassy hillsides in Lake District

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area, a fully qualified International Mountain Leader/Mountain Leader
        • 8-day hiking trip in the Lake District (6 days of hiking)
        • Accommodation for 7 nights at a characterful 300-year-old Lakeland inn (twin occupancy, two people sharing), with en-suite facilities, Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities
        • 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners (half board)
        • Transfers to and from each hike
        • Ferry back to Keswick
        • Guide expenses

      Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

        • Single occupancy room

      Not included:

        • Transportation to England
        • Travel to and from the meeting point
        • Lunches
        • Walking poles
        • Miscellaneous personal spending
        • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
        • Insurance — mandatory, available at checkout
        • Guide gratuities — optional

    • In order to join this hiking tour in Lake District, England, good fitness is required as well as previous hill walking experience on mountain terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 13.2 km (8.2 mi), with up to 770 m (2,526 ft) of elevation gain. Walking days last between 4 and 7 hours, with some steep ascents and descents, and the highest point reached is 950 m (3,116 ft).

      You’ll stay in the same hotel all week and only carry a day pack, which makes a big difference over six days of walking. Weather in the fells changes fast, so rain, wind, and fog can make a day feel harder than the numbers suggest. Distance and ascent figures are a general guide to the effort involved, not an exact measurement, so use them to judge whether the trip suits your fitness and stamina.

    • Lakeland weather can hand you sunshine, rain, fog, and wind in the same day, so pack for all of it. Your guides suggest the following:

      Equipment:

        • Rucksack, 25-30 litres, with waist and chest straps
        • Waterproof liner or cover for your rucksack
        • Walking boots, warm and waterproof
        • Walking poles (advised, not included in the trip)
        • Bags to waterproof items such as documentation
        • Gaiters, useful on moorland

      Clothing:

        • Waterproof jacket (essential, one that will keep you dry through a day of heavy rain)
        • Waterproof trousers (essential)
        • Windproof and warm trousers
        • Long-sleeved thermal top
        • Thin long-sleeved fleece
        • Hiking T-shirts
        • Hiking shorts
        • Fleece or windstopper waistcoat
        • Duvet jacket or a second warm layer
        • Gloves, two pairs (one thick, one thin)
        • Warm hat
        • Sun hat
        • Head or ear band
        • Scarf or buff for your neck
        • Socks, 2 or 3 pairs

      Comfort:

        • Lip salve
        • Sunscreen (essential)
        • Sunglasses
        • Snack bars or chocolate
        • Tissues, plus biodegradable bags to dispose of rubbish
        • Anti-bacterial hand wash
        • Insect repellent for the famous midges
        • Midge net

      Personal first aid:

        • Personal medication
        • Blister plasters and blister tape (e.g. Strappal)
        • Painkillers or anti-inflammatories
        • Glucose tablets or energy gel
        • 2 rehydration sachets (e.g. Dioralyte)
        • Throat lozenges
        • Antiseptic cream or spray

      Documentation:

        • Travel insurance
        • Passport
        • Credit card
        • Cash in pounds sterling

      Other:

        • Hair dryer, if required
        • Lightweight electric boot dryers
        • Camera, book, or music
        • Ear plugs, if you’re sharing a room
        • Small thermos for hot drinks
        • Head torch plus spare batteries
        • Padlock for luggage
        • Supplementary snacks if you follow a gluten free or coeliac diet

      Since you’re based in the same hotel all week, you’re welcome to bring whatever luggage you need. Not every hotel has a lift, though, so you may be carrying bags up a few flights of stairs; wheeled luggage is a good idea. Your guides are all first aid trained and carry their own first aid kit. On most trips there’s a small amount of group kit to share, usually a lightweight survival shelter that gets passed between walkers day by day.

      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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    • Group sizes and pricing:

        • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this hiking tour in Lake District, England, to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
        • Solo travelers can share a twin room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. Single rooms are limited, so request one as early as possible.
        • Hiking tours in Lake District, England, can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements:

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

    • This hiking tour in Lake District, England, is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout, but note that single rooms are limited in suppy and need to be requested early.

      Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

    • The starting point of your hiking tour in Lake District, England, is Ambleside, in the Lake District. To get there, most people fly into Manchester Airport (MAN), the nearest airport to Oxenholme. From the airport, it’s about a 1.5-hour train journey to Oxenholme, with a train each hour. From Oxenholme, there’s a train every hour to Windermere, and from there you can take a bus or a taxi to your hotel in Ambleside.

      You will meet your guide in the evening of Day 1 at your accommodation in Ambleside, for a meet and greet followed by dinner. On the morning of your departure, you take a taxi or bus back to Windermere and continue on to Oxenholme and the airport.

    • Having insurance is mandatory for this adventure. 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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