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
https://www.contours.co.uk/lakeland-three-passes-walk
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 £565 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3PWB | A circular trail beginning at Rosthwaite | 3 days walking | £565 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSB | A circular trail beginning at Keswick | 3 days walking | £525 |
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) Ascent: 445m (1460ft)
Dungeon Ghyll to Wasdale Head. 8.5 miles (13.5km) Ascent: 718m (2355ft)
Wasdale Head to Rosthwaite/Stonethwaite. 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 494m (1620ft)
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 will be booked
Rosthwaite to Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll. 7.5 miles (12km) / 2589 ft (789 m) ascent
Great Langdale/Dungeon Ghyll to Wasdale Head. 9.5 miles (15km) / 3484 ft (1062 m) ascent
Wasdale Head to Rosthwaite. 7.5 miles (12km) / 3241 ft (988 m) ascent
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 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 any of the overnight stops:
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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.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Our holiday was wonderful. While we found it challenging at times, probably due to our respective ages (58 and 61), it was doable and we were rewarded with some stunning scenery. Trekking in the UK is not like it is in Canada; at home, we have some beautiful trails and a variety of places to go hiking, but we do not have the culture of climbing stiles, slipping through kissing gates and traipsing through farmers' fields and pastures. We only returned home from the UK earlier this week, and we have already started looking online at options for our next walking holiday.”Ms Seton, Canada
“Fantastic walk, well planned out and all accommodation clean, tidy and comfortable beds. We all recommend your company to friends.”Mr Mills, UK
“We had a lovely holiday. Contours were very efficient in organising the whole event and extremely helpful with our request to cancel our luggage transfers and taxi when we called them to cancel the walk on the second day. Excellent service all around. Walking over the top of the Langdale Pikes was beautiful and peaceful.”Mrs Pearce, UK
“The Lake District is absolutely stunning and the walking is challenging but fulfilling. No issues except the weather which isn't your control. Good three day introduction to Lake District walking. I have already booked another holiday with you.”Mr Burrows, Canada
Dog friendly