North Lakes Short Break
Circle through Keswick, Buttermere and Rosthwaite on a self-guided walking holiday in Cumbria. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
North Lakes Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/north-lakes-short-break
A scenic walking holiday along the old tourist route, starting and ending in the market town of Keswick.
From £365 per person
The North Lakes Short Break is a scenic walk based on the route taken by tourists in the 19th century, where they travelled via horse-drawn carriage through beautiful Borrowdale and Buttermere via the Honister Pass, before returning to Keswick through the stunning Newlands Valley.
This trail encounters such wonderful attractions as the shores of Derwentwater, the famous beauty spot of Surprise View, Lakeland’s highest waterfall near Crummock Water, and amazing views of the surrounding mountain landscape. There is also a selection of charming towns and villages to explore along the way, each boasting its own unique character and interesting history.
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Admiring the dramatic mountain scenery of Borrowdale from its many spectacular viewpoints.
Visiting Scale Force Waterfall near Crummock Water, the highest waterfall in the Lake District.
Spotting elusive red squirrels amongst the beautiful woodlands of the Newlands Valley.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSB | A circular trail beginning at Keswick | 3 days walking | £365 |
Travel to Keswick where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Keswick to Rosthwaite. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Rosthwaite to Buttermere. 9 miles (14.5km)
Buttermere to Keswick. 10.5 miles (17km)
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.
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:
A note about transfersYou 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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Dog friendly