South Lakes Short Break
Hike between Grasmere, Windermere and Coniston at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and holiday pack included.
South Lakes Short Break
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A walk from Windermere through the landscapes that inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
From £380 per person
As well as beautiful scenery, the Lake District is also famous for its associations with a number of poets, novelists and essayists. This lovely short break option visits many of the places associated with some of its most famous writers.
Beginning at the iconic Lake Windermere, the trail meanders through valleys, over hills and along riverbanks, and enjoys spectacular views from the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Jenkin Crag. The countless beauty spots and charming villages along the walk have inspired numerous writers and artists through the years, including William Wordsworth, Arthur Ransome, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter, to name just a few.
Taking in the sensational views of Windermere from the famous viewpoint of Orrest Head.
Sampling the superb Gingerbread in Grasmere, before wandering through the ‘Daffodil Garden’ and visiting the final resting place of William Wordsworth.
Feeling inspired by the magnificent fells surrounding Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 3 days walking | £380 | |
| SLSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 6 days walking | £665 |
Please note that dog friendly accommodation in Grasmere is particularly expensive. Therefore an additional upgrade supplement may be necessary for your accommodation in Grasmere. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
Travel to Windermere where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Windermere to Grasmere. 11 miles (17.5km)
Grasmere to Coniston. 13 miles (20.5km)
Coniston to Windermere. 12 miles (19.5km)
Depart from Windermere 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