England's  Lake District: UNESCO Heritage Walk 

England's Lake District has joined ranks with the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu by being named an Unesco World Heritage site. 

Imagine yourself exploring the stunning mountains that make up the Lake District. Rolling ridges, craggy mountain tops and shimmering lakes below your feet. The Lake District has breathtaking scenery and is steeped in history making it a fantastic place to explore and discover for yourself. Your guide will help choose routes that suit the group leaving you feeling challenged yet inspired and wanting to do even more! 

Day 1    

Arrive late morning/early afternoon and settle into your Lakeland Hotel where lunch is available. In the afternoon meet your guide and take a get acquainted stroll round the 17 C village of Troutbeck visiting the village Church  with its superb east window followed by a visit to Historic 17C Town End Farm with views up the Troutbeck Valley where Beatrix Potter owned land and practiced traditional sheep farming methods. Return to the hotel for our Welcome Dinner. 

Day 2 

After breakfast we walk directly from the hotel to the resort Town of Ambleside for an opportunity to pick up any last minute items for the tour. A challenging hike takes a higher level route via the summit of Wansfell, a majestic viewpoint in fine weather for the central Lake District. An easier optional hike is available. After lunch we drive to the Village of Grasmere for a visit to Dove Cottage the home of Romantic Poet William Wordsworth and a visit to St Oswalds Historic Church.

Day 3 

We drive over the magnificent Kirkstone Pass at an altitude of 1500 feet to the village of Glenridding. Here we take a Lake Steamer across The Lake District’s stunning second largest Lake, Ullswater to Howtown where we begin a splendid hike along the lake shore with outstanding views and photo opportunities at every turn. We return by our mini coach to a welcome relaxing evening dinner at our hotel.

Day 4 

Today we travel north by coach to our second hotel in the heart of Borrowdale. En- route we visit the ancient mysterious Stone Circle at Castlerigg on the outskirts of Keswick. We then travel westward to stunning Buttermere in the heart of the northern fells and a stroll around Buttermere Lake. We then continue our drive to the hotel vial the Newlands Pass into Borrowdale with stunning views along the entire route.

Day 5 

We walk directly from the hotel and ascend through scenic woodland following the Lodore Waterfalls to is source at Watendlath , an isolated hamlet with a small Tarn and delightful  tea room. After lunch we continue our hike with more stunning views to a second Hamlet of Rosthwaite, returning to the hotel following the river Derwent.

Day 6 

Weather permitting, we offer a fabulous opportunity to hike to the top of Catbells with breathtaking views overlooking Derwent Water, Keswick Town and the magnificent northern fells. An easier option is a stroll along the fell at a lower altitude. We then take a launch into the bustling ancient town of Keswick before transferring back to our hotel for our farewell dinner.

Day 7 

Depart after breakfast. 

For the remainder of 2023 and for all of 2024 we will be offering our tours on customized basis only.  This means that you will select you tour, guided or self-guided, select your dates and we will plan your walking tour using the same great guides and accommodations as our group departures.  Group sizes can range from 2 to 12 people. 

$3,850 - Per Person Double Occupancy

$495 - Single Supplement

Your trip price includes the following:

• 5 scenic and historical walks in the heart of England's Lake District
• 6 nights' lodging in delightful country inns and hotels
• Double-occupancy room with private bath
• Meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
• Sightseeing visits and admission fees
• Luggage transported between inns

For additional information, please call or email us at info@ramblers.com and one of our exceptional Travel Advisors will be happy to share with you all kinds of details.

Best Time to Go

May Through September

Convenient Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Traveling By Rail

There are direct trains from Manchester Airport to both Penrith and Windermere, though at certain times of day the quickest option may involve a change of train at Preston, Lancaster or Oxenholme.

From Windermere to the hotel will take about 50 minutes in a taxi, and from Penrith about 40 minutes.

Both journeys are possible by bus, but both will require one change at Keswick. For rail information including reservations, time schedules and current fares please refer to BritRail at (800) 677-8585 or www.britrail.comIn the UK the number to call is (08457) 484950, or you may 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.