Lakeland Round
A self-guided walk circling the lakes, mountains and villages of the Lake District National Park.
6 to 13 nights
74 miles
Moderate to Demanding
From £605 per person
Lakeland Round
Circle the Lake District's major valleys at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday.
Lakeland Round
https://www.contours.co.uk/lakeland-round
A self-guided walk circling the lakes, mountains and villages of the Lake District National Park.
From £605 per person
The Lake District National Park is a magical mix of rocky mountains, tumbling waterfalls, lush valleys, shimmering lakes, tranquil woodland, sturdy stone-built villages and dry-stone walls. This delightful circular walk explores the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District, following ancient tracks and taking in all of the major valleys in the Lake District.
Along the way, the trail crosses eight mountain passes, visits twelve lakes and explores several attractive Lakeland villages and towns. This is an ideal walk for first time visitors to the Lake District, as it visits many of the most famous beauty-spots as well as a few little-known gems.
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Experiencing the highlights of the Lake District, including its dramatic mountain scenery and beautiful villages, including Coniston, Buttermere and Keswick.
Visiting twelve of Lakeland’s iconic lakes, including Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Windermere.
Discovering a landscape that has inspired literary greats, from Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ to Arthur Ransome’s ‘Swallows and Amazons.’
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKR1 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 5 days walking | £605 | |
| LAKR2 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 6 days walking | £705 | |
| LAKR3 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 12 days walking | £1300 |
Please note that due to the popularity of the Lake District as a holiday destination, accommodations in some towns have a two night minimum booking policy at weekends.
When planning your holiday dates we would advise to avoid arriving in Ambleside, Coniston and Keswick on a Friday or Saturday night if possible. If you are unable to avoid arriving on a Friday or Saturday night an additional supplement may be necessary, or alternatively, transfers to and from nearby accommodation may be provided. Any transfers required are included in the holiday cost. You will be contacted if an additional supplement should arise for your booking.
Travel to Ambleside where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Ambleside to Seathwaite/Dunnerdale(L). 16.5 miles (26.5km)
Seathwaite/Dunnerdale(L) to Buttermere. 19 miles (30.5km)
Buttermere to Keswick. 14 miles (22.5km)
Keswick to Glenridding. 12 miles (19.5km)
Glenridding to Ambleside. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Depart from Ambleside 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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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 any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Lake District was beautiful.”Mr Hamity, USA
“Very hospitable and comfortable accommodation. Excellent choice of route. Clear instructions.”Mr Borin, UK
“Excellent walk for dogs with good dog friendly accommodation and very stress free.”Mr Jackson, Scotland
“Absolutely wonderful hikes and outstanding response by Christine Saul when my husband had knee problems. She arranged our continuation of our Lake District trip.”Ms Vaughn, USA
“Overall it went very well. Good job Contours! Overall, the accommodation was very good for a walking holiday with a dog in tow. All of the places were warm and everyone was helpful and considerate, very important after a strenuous walking day. No problems anywhere having the dog with us. We enjoyed much of the walk, especially the fantastic views The Lakes have to offer.”Mr Young, UK
“You are organized with accommodation and transport of luggage.”Mrs Cober, Canada
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Dog friendly