Self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District
Explore the sparkling lakes, craggy summits and peaceful valleys of the Lake District National Park on one of our self-guided walking holidays.
We have used our expert local knowledge to design unique routes, which let you experience famous highlights of the Lake District as well as discovering our favourite secret spots. Soak up the views as you picnic on a breezy hilltop or the bank of a crystal clear river. Stop in a cosy country pub or friendly cafe to sample delicious local produce. Spend your nights in welcoming inns in stunning locations, with good food to sustain you on your journey!
We will take all the hassle out of your trip by arranging accommodation, transport and luggage transfer. We provide clear and detailed walking routes and lots of information about what to see and where to stop on your way. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy the stunning surroundings!
All of our Lake District walking holidays include gentler and more challenging walking options, to suit you. Full details are included in each walking holiday below but just drop us a line if you have any questions about whether a trip would work for you.
See below for full details of our Lake District walking holidays.
Our Walking Holidays include:
- Detailed walking route instructions printed on weather-proof paper
- Accommodation in fantastic inns and hotels in stunning locations
- Luggage transfer between your accommodation so you don’t have to carry your bags while you walk
- A transfer back to your first accommodation to collect your car, where required
- A route-marked OS map
- The ‘Muddy Boots Walkers’ Survival Pack’ including our guide to places to visit and eat and drink on your route
- Transport from train stations to and from the beginning and end of your route, if you aren’t travelling by car (additional charges may apply)
The Heart of Lakeland - 4-6 night Lake District Walking Holiday
Explore the lakes, mountains, valleys and rivers of the very heart of the Lake District. A holiday of two halves, begin by staying on the northern shore of Windermere, on the edge of bustling Ambleside, before heading deep into the peaceful Great Langdale Valley.
There are highlights galore on this route with options including heading for the hills to take in the huge views from the famous Langdale Pikes, strolling along the quiet western shore of Windermere, enjoying the crystal clear tarns and becks of the Langdale valleys or heading to the summit of Wansfell Pike before relaxing in pretty Troutbeck village. There’s always a fantastic, traditional Lakeland pub or cosy café in which to enjoy a well-earned breather nearby!
Difficulty level: 4/10 to 9/10 (various walk options available)
Explore Ullswater - 4 night lake district walking holiday
Enjoy a thorough exploration of one of the most beautiful parts of the Lake District. Take in a full circuit of gorgeous Ullswater and explore the stunning scenery that surrounds the head of the lake.
Begin your journey in the rolling pastures around Pooley Bridge before the landscape quickly gets more dramatic as you head towards Glenridding, surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most well-known mountains. Take in peaceful valleys, gushing waterfalls, lakeside paths and airy hilltops with options to suit all levels of walker. Spend your nights in welcoming country inns, only moments from the lake shore.
Difficulty level: 5/10 to 9/10 (various walk options available)
Keep your eyes peeled for more Lake District WAlking holidays coming soon!
We’re busy working on our next Lake District walking holidays and hope to add another route later in the year.
If you have any questions or want to know more about our plans, feel free to drop us a line.
Tailor-made walking holidays in the Lake District!
All of our routes include walking options of a range of difficullties and can vary in duration to suit you - do drop us a line if you can’t see what you’re looking for in the trips above and we can have a chat about how we can make the trip suit you.
Alternatively, we can arrange fully tailor-made guided walking holidays to fit in with the requirements of your group. Please do get in touch to discuss the options.
