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Hiking in the Lake District
Hiking in the Lake District
The Lake District is the perfect destination for a walking holiday with scenic trails, captivating fells, and spectacular scenery. Base yourself in Keswick, a charming market town surrounded by mountains and serene waterways, where you will be perfectly placed to take in the best of the Lake District and only have to unpack once. Along with conquering the highest peak in England, you’ll hike through an ever changing landscape, and discover Lake District walking expert Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fell, Cat Bells. Add a charming English town and atmospheric pubs to enjoy at the end of each day and this walking trip has it all.
Activities
- Keswick – Latrigg Hill Circular Guided Hike
- Keswick – Cat Bells Guided Hike
- Keswick – High Spy Summit Hike
- Keswick – Cumbria Way Hike
- Keswick – English Coast to Coast Guided Hike (Derwent Water to Grasmere Section)
- Keswick – Boat Taxi on Derwentwater
- Keswick – Scafell Pike Guided Ascent via Corridor Route
- Keswick – Centenary Stone Hike
Highlights
- Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, Keswick is a charming and vibrant market town that makes for the perfect base for your entire trip.
- Safety always comes first – let your experienced and qualified leader show you the way as you experience the spectacular scenery of the Lake District.
- Tackle the highest peak in England, Scafell Pike, which is also a home to Broad Crag Tarn, the highest standing water in England.
- Enjoy a selection of walks up and around the most beautiful fells, including the favourite one of Alfred Wainwright – Cat Bells.
- This trip is as green as it gets. We only use public transport and our accommodation can be reached from major cities in the UK by train.
| Day 1 |
Keswick |
| Day 2 |
High Spy and Cat Bells |
| Day 3 |
Coast to Coast Trail |
| Day 4 |
Scafell Pike |
| Day 5 |
Keswick |
Keswick
Keswick on Derwentwater (pop. 5000) is an attractive small town, centrally situated in the northern half of the Lake District and close to the border with Scotland. Easily accessible by road and rail this compact region of less than 200 square miles (500km2 ) contains the best of lake and mountain landscapes.
This area is, above all, for the active person. There are walks and climbs for all standards; from the high 900m mountains Helvellyn and Scafell to guided walks and gentle rambles. While Derwentwater has a launch service and two small marinas, neighbouring Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water and Thirlmere are quieter but easily accessible by the many lakeside paths. Keswick’s Hope and Fitz Parks offer bowls, tennis and park golf, and a spectacular 18 hole golf course is nearby at Threlkeld. There are biking, riding and gliding facilities as well, so little reason for inactivity.
| Travel Dates | Price | ||
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04/17/23 - 04/21/23 |
Starting At $1,166 |
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06/19/23 - 09/11/23 |
Starting At $1,665 |
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04/15/24 - 10/07/24 |
Starting At $1,695 |
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