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 collection of circular walking holidays visiting the lakes and mountains of the Lake District National Park.
From £378 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 holidays 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.
If you'd like to explore from a smaller number of accommodations along the way, consider our new Lake Distrct Twin Centre holidays, which delve into the region via circular day walks from two dedicated hubs.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £540 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 3 days walking | £540 | |
| SLSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 4 days walking | £675 | |
| SLSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 6 days walking | £945 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 3 days walking | £540 | |
| SLSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 4 days walking | £675 | |
| SLSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 6 days walking | £945 |
“We really liked the fact that there were lunch spots each day and even some coffee stops!! It was all very lovely and it was great seeing all the villages as well as the countryside between.”Mrs Ashworth, UK
“We absolutely loved it and felt taken care of every day.”Mrs Slob, Netherlands
“Likewise, my companions and I (6 of us walked together) enjoyed our Contours Lakes District walk. The route and area where we walked are beautiful”Ms Ames, USA
“What an absolutely incredible few days!! We'll never forget it! Have already recommended the holiday to others. I'm getting tons of feedback and questions on my social media and am pointing everyone to you all.”Ms Goss, USA
“This was wonderful.”Mr Lawshe, USA
“Everything went very smoothly. The accommodations were all very good and my suitcase was transferred without fail each day. The walking directions were good. I even cheated and took a bus on the rainiest day, so I appreciated that option as well. I really enjoyed the trip!”Mr Ganzer, USA
“Stunning scenery and lovely accommodation. We would never book with anyone else now!!”Mrs Ellington, UK
“We were very satisfied with the itinerary and the overall planning by Contours. It was a pleasure to walk through this beautiful landscape and the weather was good for walking. Mostly cloudy but little rain. As we are getting old, the six days walk we choose suited us well. I have already mentioned the good planning. It was an added pleasure how varied the accommodation was. It ranged from traditional English B&B, to inns, old hotels and one renovated. We were very satisfied with our walk and your arrangements. I have booked a few times before and would do it again.”Mr Arason, Iceland
“Loved the variety of scenery on this walk. The baggage transfers worked exactly as they should have. Contours did a good job in general.”Ms Gordon, USA
Dog friendly