Derwentwater Round
Contours Walking Holidays
Derwentwater Round
https://www.contours.co.uk/derwentwater-round
A collection of circular walking holidays visiting the lakes and mountains of the Lake District National Park.
From £360 per person
Book your self-guided walking holiday in the Lake District. This UNESCO World Heritage site is England's only true mountain region and contains some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It provides an enchanting mix of rugged mountains, deep valleys, shimmering lakes, powerful waterfalls and attractive stone-built villages.
Our selection of circular walking trails in the Lake District National Park provide an enticing mixture of scenery, terrain and challenge. Whether you are looking for fabulous views, picturesque settlements, fascinating history or literary inspiration, each of these walks offers something different, and are ideal for an active but tranquil retreat into the Great British countryside.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £360 per person
The Derwentwater Round walking trail is designed to help more people enjoy the Lake District National Park on foot. Beginning and ending in Keswick, this single-centre holiday walks around Derwentwater: 12 miles along easy, well-signposted paths. It meanders through ancient woodland and along the banks of one of the Lake District’s best known bodies of water.
There is plenty of wildlife to see, and the scenery along the route is magnificent. In particular, the viewpoints of Friar’s Crag and the Millennium Seat offer great panoramas of the surrounding fells. This route is ideal for those who want to explore the impressive landscapes of the Lake District, but at a much gentler, easier pace.
As a Stile-Free route, the Derwentwater Round has no stiles or other challenging obstacles to contend with. Any climbs or descents are short and/or gentle. It is suitable for beginners, young families and those with mild mobility impairments.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR1 | A circular trail beginning at Keswick | 2 days walking | £360 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSB | A circular trail beginning at Keswick | 3 days walking | £525 |
The Derwentwater Round is a single centre holiday based in Keswick. We will provide transfers drop you off at the trail in the morning and to collect you from the trail at the end of your walking day.
Travel to Keswick where your accommodation will be booked
Keswick to Grange. 5.5 miles (9km)
Transport is provided to collect you from Grange and return you to Keswick.
Grange to Keswick. 6 miles (9.5km)
Transport is provided to take you from Keswick to Grange on the morning of your walk.
Depart from Keswick after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at the overnight stop:
Admiring the views of the surrounding Lake District fells while strolling alongside one of the National Park’s famous lakes.
Spotting peregrine falcons, red squirrels, otters and many other amazing animals that make their home in the valley of Borrowdale.
Exploring the bustling market town of Keswick and uncovering its rich history as a major centre for tourism and industry.
You can add rest days at the overnight stop:
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Dog friendly