Guided Walking Holidays
Self Guided Walking Holidays
About Northwestwalks
Tour of the Lake District Self Guided Walking Holidays
The Tour of the Lake District is a 93 mile circular route through some of the best
landscape in the Lake District National Park. The route is primarily one of valleys and passes following ancient footpaths and bridleways once used by shepherds, and traders and their packhorse ponies. However the guide book also gives you the option to follow high-level alternatives over high peaks, such as Scafell Pike and Helvellyn.
Walking is unquestionably the best way to see this celebrated landscape and unsurpassed scenery. There is something on this route for everyone, the busy little towns and villages in central Lakeland, the quieter western fells, pleasant valleys, and mountains dominating the sky line.
Our Tour of the Lake District holidays are independent walking holidays. They are available from spring through to autumn, and you can start any day of the week and add rest days if required.
Each night on the trail you stay in a different location in prebooked selected accommodation, with full English breakfast provided. Your luggage is collected daily and moved to your next accommodation. We can also arrange to transfer you with your luggage if you want to take a day off from walking. The transfer service is also available to non walking family and friends who would like to tour the Lake District but prefer not to walk.
A comprehensive guide book describes the route but it is not way marked and therefore map and compass reading skills are essential. This is a challenging route in parts, especially if you choose the high level options, so before you embark on this holiday you must be physically fit, and equipped to meet it.
Tour Availability
This walking holiday is available from March to October.
Holidays include
Selected accommodation with en-suite rooms (as available) and full English breakfast.
Luggage transfer between overnight accommodation.
Accommodation to accommodation personal transfer if required.
Guide book for the group Leader.
Detailed instructions to find your accommodation.
Emergency contact.
Tailor made tours
Below are suggested itineraries however we can also put
together a tour to meet your specific requirements.
Grade of walking
If you follow the valleys and passes trail this is generally a moderate route with some strenuous walking encountered when crossing the mountain passes. Follow the high level alternatives and the route becomes much more challenging.
Start of tour
Windermere, Cumbria.
End of tour
Windermere, Cumbria.
Accommodation
Accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected comfortable B&B’s, Guest Houses, Hotels and Inns.
Meals
A full English breakfast is included.
Packed lunches can be purchased from your overnight
accommodation or from local convenience stores.
Evening meals can be purchased in pubs and
overnight accommodation when a pub is not available.
Luggage transfer
For the duration of the
walk your luggage is transferred between overnight
accommodation so all you
need to carry is a day rucksack and its contents.
Support vehicle
Illness and injury sometimes occur. For this reason accommodation to accommodation
transport is available if required.
Guide book
A Guide Book is included for your holiday. We also recommend Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps to compliment your route map. Please contact us if you require further information about which OS maps to purchase.
Transport
Transport to the start and from the finish point of your holiday is not included in the price, however there are several transport options available to you
There is a train station in Windermere, which is a short walk from your accommodation.
There is limited 24 hour parking in and around Windermere.
A convenient major International airport with rail links is Manchester. Airport transfers can be arranged, please contact us if you require further information about this option.
Tour of the Lake District Itineraries
To book your holiday pick the itinerary that meets your requirements, then go to Book Your Holiday and follow the instructions.
If you want to follow an itinerary that is not listed below or add rest days on route please contact us.
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10 day Tour of the Lake District self guided holiday
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12 day Tour of the Lake District self guided holiday
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