High Fells and Summits of the Lake District
High Fells and Summits of the Lake District
High Fells and Summits of the Lake District
6 Days Starting and ending in Keswick
Visiting: United Kingdom, England
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TUC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Moderate / Challenging
Age range:
16 to 99
Trip Styles:
Tour Overview
The Lake District may have only been a National Park since 1951, however the area has been attracting not just walkers but poets and novelists alike for much, much longer.The majestic landscapes and dramatic routes transport visitors over fells, dales, and of course those magnificent lakes. This trip is designed to take in some of the most memorable summits the area has to offer.In just four and a half days we set out to explore and conquer, leaving the inimitable Scafell Pike to the very end. Basing ourselves in Keswick there’s easy access to some of the most cherished routes such as Striding Edge, many leading us right the way back down to end the day enjoying typical Cumbrian hospitality, be it around a roaring fire or over a refreshing drink.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Keswick On Day One Of The Tour To Meet Your Leader At 2Pm At The George Hotel Where We Will Be Staying All Week.
Arrive in Keswick on day one of the tour to meet your leader at 2pm at the
George Hotel where we will be staying all week. We strike out from the hotel
for a relaxed and easy introduction to the lakes by climbing Cat Bells. At
451 metres (1,480 ft) it is one of the most popular fells in the area and a
great way to stretch the legs.In the words of the writer "It is one of the
great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the
heights together, a place beloved.”A great introduction to our week in the
fells.Accommodation: The George The George
Day 2 : A Short Transfer Of 10 Minutes To The Northern Side Of Skiddaw Where We Climb The Fell From The North Eastern Route.
Meals Included: breakfast
A short transfer of 10 minutes to the northern side of Skiddaw where we climb
the fell from the north eastern route, having a picnic on the top before
descending in the afternoon back into Keswick for a well-deserved pint and
dinner in the town. The walk is known for its 360 views towards the Irish
Sea, Scotland, the Cheviots in the North East and into Yorkshire. It is the
first of our big days on the fells and a wonderful long-distance
walk.Accommodation: The George
Day 3 : We Transfer 25 Minutes To Patterdale For The Walk Voted #1 In Julia Bradbury’S Great British Walks.
Meals Included: breakfast
We transfer 25 minutes to Patterdale for the walk voted #1 in Julia
Bradbury’s Great British Walks. Not for the faint hearted, we take Striding
Edge on the way up and Swirrel Edge on the way down, the result of which is a
walk that will remain with you forever. Accommodation: The George
Day 4 : A Day Of Dual Ascents: Pillar And Great Gable. We Transfer To The Honister Slate Mine And Attack The Fells From The Northern Side, Reaching Pillar First.
Meals Included: breakfast
A day of dual ascents: Pillar and Great Gable. We transfer to the Honister
Slate mine and attack the fells from the northern side, reaching Pillar
first. Great Gable, one of the most well-known fells in the lakes, gets its
name from its pyramid shape when viewed from Wasdale Head (it is dome-shaped
from most other directions) From Great Gable we enjoy great views of Scafell
(our goal for the next day) and the rest of the Northern Lakes. We head back
to the Honister Slate mine, where we can visit the amazing underground mines
and amphitheatres (prior booking required) before heading back to
Keswick.Accommodation: The George
Day 5 : Our Final Day And The Big One, Scafell And Scafell Pike Where, For A Fleeting Second, We Will Be The Highest People In England.
Meals Included: breakfast
Our final day and the big one, Scafell and Scafell Pike where, for a fleeting
second, we will be the highest people in England. We head from the Seathwaite
carpark up the corridor route and onto the summit plateau, before looping
back down to celebrate a job well done. We dine together in Keswick in the
evening after a wonderful week in the majestic Lake
District.Accommodation: The George
Day 6 : Our Trip Ends After Breakfast. Farewells And Transfer Back To Penrith Station If Required.
Meals Included: breakfast
Our trip ends after breakfast. Farewells and transfer back to Penrith
station if required.
What's Included
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All accommodation
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All breakfasts
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All transport and listed activities
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
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All breakfastsAll accommodationAll transport and listed activities
What's Not Included
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Transport to Keswick
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Transport to KeswickTravel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)
Accommodation
Food
All breakfasts are included. A hearty breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Continental options as well as porridge, full Cumbrian breakfast or salmon and scrambled eggs, you will find everything you need to set you up for the day ahead.Each day we will pick up provisions for a packed lunch in the morning from a local bakery or shop.Dinners will typically be taken in local restaurants, as Keswick offers a variety of options.Vegetarians can be catered for, please advise of any other specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
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Exodus has been trading since 1974
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Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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