St Bega’s Way
St Bega’s Way meanders through one of the loveliest corners of the Lake District from the Norman priory church of St Mary and St Bega at St Bees on the Irish Sea coast to the pre-Norman church of St Bega on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Bega was the daughter of an Irish chieftain in the mid-ninth century. At an early age she committed herself to the service of God. When her father promised her in marriage to a Viking prince, Bega fled across the Irish Sea and landed at what is now St Bees. Here she settled for a time as a hermit, living a pious life and healing the sick, then fearing the raids of Vikings, she fled through the mountains of the Lake District to Northumbria.
Highlights of St Bega’s Way include the Norman priory church of St Mary and St Bega at St Bees; the glorious views of Ireland, the Isle of Man, the coastline of Cumbria and the mountains of the Lake District from Dent Fell; the beautiful lakes of Ennerdale Water, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite; the views of the mountains enclosing Ennerdale; picturesque Borrowdale, with its charming villages, crystal rivers, lush meadows and oak woodlands; the bustling town of Keswick; and the pretty little church of St Bega on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake.
St Bega’s Way
| Total Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
| Start and Finish | St Bee's to Mirehouse |
| Availability | 1st April to 30th September |
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEGA1 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £275 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| BEGA2 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £336 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.