North Lakes Short Break
A scenic walking holiday along the old tourist route, starting and ending in the market town of Keswick.
4 nights
29 miles
Moderate / Demanding
From £440 per person
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 £440 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 remote beauty of Watendlath Tarn, 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 | £440 |
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 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 Keswick where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Keswick to Rosthwaite. 9.5 miles (15.5km) / 1490 ft (454 m) ascent
Rosthwaite to Buttermere. 8 miles (13km) / 1565 ft (477 m) ascent
Buttermere to Keswick. 10 miles (16km) / 1243 ft (379 m) ascent
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; 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:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“The area we walked in was stunning and even though the weather was challenging we had a good time.”Mr Mawdsley, UK
“On two of the three days, we had clear blue skies with unbelievable heat. It was the best weather (apart from the intensity of the heat) that we have ever experienced in the Lake District! We already have next year's walk booked.”Dr Maltby, UK
“Absolutely beautiful country to explore.”Mrs Chapman, Australia
“It was an excellent introduction to the area (neither of us had been before). Great walking, just challenging enough!”Mrs Hansen, UK
“A combination of good organisation and good weather = perfect!”Mr Sanders, France
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Dog friendly