Tracks & Trails of the Lake District

After breakfast we head to Haverthwaite Station, where we board the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway for a one-way journey through the Leven Valley to Lakeside Station. We continue to the charming village of Hawkshead where we begin the first of our walks. Leaving Hawkshead behind, we make our way up along woodland paths before descending to the shoreline of Lake Windermere at High Wray Bay. After following the lakeside path, we head away from the Lake and continue up past the Victorian Gothic Wray Castle. Our walk continues past the water of Blelham Tarn, where we will enjoy beautiful views of the higher Lakeland fells as we make our way back to Hawkshead. We’ll have some free time to browse around this pretty little village with its pleasant inns, teashops and gift shops, before we join our coach and return to our hotel for dinner this evening. 

 

Moderation: Moderate

Duration: Approx. 4 hours

Distance: Approx. 7.5 miles

 

(There is an option to shorten this walk and your tour manager and local guides will provide details if required).

 

We’ll enjoy breakfast before we head to the popular village of Grasmere, where we will begin our circular walk. We’ll head up past Dove Cottage, the Wordsworth Museum and onto the historic woodland trail known as the ‘old coffin route’. The trail offers wonderful views across to Rydal Water, before descending past Rydal Mount, the former home of William Wordsworth. We’ll continue around Rydal Water and head past the Rydal Caves, the perfect spot for a photo. Our trail then takes us to the shoreline of Grasmere for a pleasant stroll along the water’s edge, before we head back into the village. We’ll have some time at leisure to explore Grasmere, with its striking St Oswalds Church, quaint shops and tea-rooms, you may even want to try the local Grasmere gingerbread. After our free time, we will return to our hotel for our evening meal. 

 

Moderation: Moderate

Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours

Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles

 

(There is an option to shorten this walk and your tour manager and local guides will provide details if required).

 

After breakfast we join our coach and travel to the town of Keswick on Derwent Water for our final walk. We begin at the north end of the lake and make our way to Keswick landing stage to board our lake cruiser. We’ll then sail to Lodore near the south end of the lake where we join our path, which heads over what is known locally as the ‘Chinese bridge’, which spans the River Derwent. Our route around Derwent Water takes us past pretty little bays such as Myrtle Bay, Abbot’s Bay and Victoria Bay, with views across the lake to Lord’s island and St Herbert’s island. This leisurely lakeside walk also passes through National Trust land and gives us views in abundance, with plenty of photo opportunities. From Nicholls End, towards the north of the lake we board our lake cruiser and return to Keswick where we retrace our footsteps back to the town. We’ll have some free time to explore before returning to our hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.

 

Moderation: Easy

Duration: Approx. 4 hours (including boat)

Distance: Approx. 6 miles

 

(There is an option to shorten this walk and your tour manager and local guides will provide details if required).

 

After a leisurely breakfast it’s time to check out of the hotel and make your way home.

 

Please note: We cannot guarantee that all our rail journeys will be steam hauled and the running order of the itinerary may change depending on availability. The final itinerary will be confirmed in your final Travel Documents.