Lakeland Round
Circle the Lake District's major valleys at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday.
Lakeland Round
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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 £855 per person
The Lake District National Park is a magical mix of rocky mountains, tumbling waterfalls, lush valleys, shimmering lakes, tranquil woodland, sturdy stone-built villages and dry-stone walls. This delightful circular walk explores the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District, following ancient tracks and taking in all of the major valleys in the Lake District.
Along the way, the trail crosses eight mountain passes, visits twelve lakes and explores several attractive Lakeland villages and towns. This is an ideal walk for first time visitors to the Lake District, as it visits many of the most famous beauty-spots as well as a few little-known gems.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| LAKR1 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 5 days walking | £855 | |
| LAKR2 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 6 days walking | £980 | |
| LAKR3 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 12 days walking | £1805 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 3 days walking | £505 | |
| SLSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 4 days walking | £630 | |
| SLSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 6 days walking | £880 |
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 Ambleside, Coniston and 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 Ambleside where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Ambleside to Seathwaite/Dunnerdale(T). 16.5 miles (26.5km)
Seathwaite/Dunnerdale(T) to Buttermere. 19 miles (30.5km)
Buttermere to Keswick. 14 miles (22.5km)
Keswick to Glenridding. 12 miles (19.5km)
Glenridding to Ambleside. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Depart from Ambleside 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:
Due to the high costs incurred by booking a Solo Traveller on this trail, we can only provide prices on application. Please contact us for further details.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Experiencing the highlights of the Lake District, including its dramatic mountain scenery and beautiful villages, including Coniston, Buttermere and Keswick.
Visiting twelve of Lakeland’s iconic lakes, including Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Windermere.
Discovering a landscape that has inspired literary greats, from Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ to Arthur Ransome’s ‘Swallows and Amazons.’
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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“Great scenery and trails. Loved this route. I have recommended this trip to others.”Dr Hacking, Canada
“Lake District was beautiful.”Mr Hamity, USA
“Yes, it's a challenging but fantastic route.”Mr Jones, UK
“The walking was excellent.”Dr Paerlman, UK
“We were so lucky with the weather. No rain!”Dr Hollander, Netherlands
“Very hospitable and comfortable accommodation. Excellent choice of route. Clear instructions.”Mr Borin, UK
“Overall it went very well. Good job Contours! Overall, the accommodation was very good for a walking holiday with a dog in tow. All of the places were warm and everyone was helpful and considerate, very important after a strenuous walking day. No problems anywhere having the dog with us. We enjoyed much of the walk, especially the fantastic views The Lakes have to offer.”Mr Young, UK
“Overall a good experience. This was our third walking holiday with Contours.”Mrs Burke, UK
“You are organized with accommodation and transport of luggage.”Mrs Cober, Canada
Dog friendly