Walking in the Lake District & Hadrian's Wall
Walking in the Lake District & Hadrian's Wall
Walking in the Lake District & Hadrian's Wall
5 Days Starting and ending in Penrith, UK
Visiting: Wetheral, Rosthwaite, Keswick, Grasmere, Rydal Cave, Hadrian's Wall, Walltown Visitor Centre, Cawfield Quarry, Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 25
Physical rating:
Low, Active
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
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Tour Overview
There's so much spectacular scenery to be enjoyed on this walking holiday as you explore parts of the Lake District and follow in Roman footsteps along Hadrian's Wall.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Wetheral
Location: Wetheral
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral
Meals Included: Dinner
Make your own way to your hotel in the lovely village of Wetheral, just outside Carlisle. On arrival, your Holiday Director will be waiting to greet you.
Settle into your room and then meet your fellow travellers over a welcome drink in the cosy bar before dinner is served in the restaurant.
Day 2 : Derwentwater
Location: Rosthwaite, Keswick, Wetheral
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
13km/8 miles - 5 hours
After breakfast, we’ll head to Derwentwater, one of the Lake District's main bodies of water, covering about eight miles along the Cumbrian Way from the village of Rosthwaite to Keswick.
We're going to take a wonderfully scenic route which takes us past rivers and through woodland. We'll enjoy plenty of rest stops as we go and take in some stunning views. These become even more breathtaking once we arrive at the shores of the lake, which is surrounded by wooded hills. About three miles long and one mile wide, the lake is fed by the River Derwent and is home to several small islands. Just one is inhabited and that's Derwent Isle, which is home to an 18th century tenanted residence owned by the National Trust. Another, St Herbert's Island, features in Beatrix Potter's Squirrel Nutkin story as Owl Island. This is a great spot in which to sit and eat our packed lunch.
We'll then carry on walking, reaching our final destination, the delightful town of Keswick. You'll find many charming cafés and traditional pubs if you'd like some refreshment, and some lovely shops if you'd like to hunt for a souvenir. We'll travel back to the hotel by coach, where we'll gather for dinner.
Day 3 : Lake Grasmere & Rydal Water, Circular Walk
Location: Grasmere, Rydal Cave, Grasmere, Wetheral
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9km/ 5.5 miles - 3.5 hours
Today we will head out for a walk covering about five-and-a-half miles to Lake Grasmere and the smaller Rydal Water. These two destinations are linked to the poet William Wordsworth, who lived in the villages of Grasmere and Rydal in 1799 and 1813 respectively.
We'll pass the Wordsworth Museum and see Rydal Mount, the charming house where he lived until his death in 1850, and which remains in the Wordsworth family. A packed lunch will keep us going as we then walk to the shores of Lake Grasmere to take in beautiful views.
Our walk ends in the village of Grasmere, where you might choose to head to St Oswald's Church, one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. This is where Wordsworth and many of his family members are buried, as well as Hartley Coleridge, the eldest son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A trip to Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread shop, within the churchyard, is also highly recommended!
Day 4 : Hadrian's Wall
Location: Hadrian's Wall, Walltown Visitor Centre, Cawfield Quarry, Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site, Wetheral
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
16km/10 miles - 6 hours
Today we're going to unravel the fascinating history of Hadrian's Wall on a walk covering about 10 miles. The north-west frontier of the Roman Empire for nearly 300 years, it was built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian following his visit to Britain in AD 122.
Our starting point is Walltown, a beauty spot featuring tall crags, woodland, meadows and lakes. We'll follow the wall eastwards walking past Cawfields, where we'll see one of the highest standing sections, which features turrets along its length. We'll also take in one of the impressive milecastles, or fortresses, built at mile-long intervals along the wall.
Later, after we've stopped to eat our packed lunch, we'll pass the popular landmark known as the Sycamore Gap.
We come to a stop today at Housesteads, the remains of a Roman fort. The views from here are also pretty spectacular.
Day 5 : Depart Wetheral
Location: Wetheral
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you can take breakfast at your leisure before, checking out of the hotel and making your way home.
What's Included
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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All highlights included
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Transportation on excursions
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Accommodation
4 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
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Meals
11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 4 dinners including welcome drink
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Local Walking Guides
What's Not Included
Accommodation
- The George Hotel Penrith
- The George Hotel is situated in the pretty market town of Penrith, perfectly located to explore the Lake District just a few miles away. This 300 year old Grade I listed building has 35 en suite comfortable bedrooms with super-fast free Wi-Fi.
Excursions Included
Walk the Cumbrian Way to Derwentwater
Lake Grasmere & Rydal Water circular walk
Hadrian's Wall walk including Sycamore Gap
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Transportation on excursions
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the maximum group size?
Max Group Size 25
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No and your own room is guaranteed!
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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