Lakeland Three Passes Walk
Follow packhorse tracks over historic Lake District passes on this self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Lakeland Three Passes Walk
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A circular walk through Borrowdale, Langdale and Wasdale in the Lake District National Park.
From £430 per person
This incredibly scenic and atmospheric walk follows old packhorse tracks over three historic mountain passes, visiting three of the most famous valleys in the Lake District. The initial walk through Borrowdale features emerald pastures, crystal-clear rivers, ancient oak woodlands and tranquil villages.
Langdale then follows, boasting dramatic scenery of rocky summits and pretty tarns. Lastly, Wasdale is famed for its mountain scenery, with its imposing peaks and awesome screes adding excitement at every turn. There are both high-level and low-level options at each stage of the Lakeland’s Three Passes Walk, allowing walkers to customise their journey according to their preferences.
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Getting a sense of times gone by while traversing the mountain passes of Borrowdale, Langdale and Wasdale in the Lake District.
Visiting the picturesque villages nestled within the Lake District National Park, including Great Langdale and Wasdale Head.
Admiring some of the highest mountains in England, including the Scafells, Kirk Fell and Pillar.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3PWB | A circular trail beginning at Rosthwaite | 3 days walking | £430 |
Please note that our advertised hiking distances are for our high route holiday. The low route schedule has walking days of:
Rosthwaite/Stonethwaite to Dungeon Ghyll. 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Dungeon Ghyll to Wasdale Head. 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Wasdale Head to Rosthwaite/Stonethwaite. 7 miles (11.5km)
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 Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll 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 Rosthwaite where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Rosthwaite to Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll. 7.5 miles (12km)
Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll to Wasdale Head. 9.5 miles (15km)
Wasdale Head to Rosthwaite. 7.5 miles (12km)
Depart from Rosthwaite 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 walk 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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
Due to the high costs incurred by booking a Lone Walker on this trail, we can only provide prices on application. Please contact us for further details.
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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