United Kingdom
Walking in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
8 days
From £895 per Person

A wonderful week of walks in two of Britain's favourite nationals parks. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lake District, with walks from Derwentwater alongside lakesidepaths, through wooded valleys and across majestic fells. Then move on to the dales and moorlands of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Here you can enjoy classic trails through stone-walled fields, by running streams and waterfalls to charming villages and hamlets hidden in secluded valleys.

What's Included

  • Accommodation in en-suite rooms at Derwent Bank and Newfield Hall
  • All meals - a traditional cooked breakfast, evening meal and a picnic lunch each day. We are always able to cater for vegetarian diets
  • A full programme of guided walks
  • All transport to and from the start of the walks
  • Transportation from Derwent Bank to Newfield Hall
  • Light-hearted social activities in the evenings
  • Tour escort and walk leaders

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrival day

Day 2: Walk from Derwent Bank and head for the hamlets of the Newlands Valley or to the top of the popular Catbells. Alternatively ascend the higher mountains of Hindscarth and Dalehead.

Day 3: Enjoy a panoramic balcony path above Ullswater from the Aira Force waterfall or one of the Lake District's classic routes along Striding Edge to the summit of Helvellyn.

Day 4: Follow the lakeside paths by Buttermere. Alternatively ascend to the much loved summit of Haystacks or complete the High Stile - Red Pike Rydge.

Day 5: Visit Dove Cottage, Wordworth's House in Grasmere or one of Keswick's museums (including the Beatrix Potter exhibition). Transfer by coach to Malhamdale with the possibility of short strolls alongside the River Are in the late afternoon.

Day 6: Classic walks from Malham village include the impressive Janets Foss waterfall, the limestone pavements around Malham Tarn and of course the sheer cliffs of the famous cove, plus an optional scramble up Gordale Scar.

Day 7: Follow part of the Dales Way through the heart of the National Park on walks beside the River Wharf from Kettlewell to the pretty church at Hubberholme, or onto the twin summits of Great Whernside and Buckden Pike.

Day 8: Departure day

 

This holiday, which is operated in association with Holiday Fellowship, can be combined with any of our other UK itineraries and / or linked to a city break in London or Edinburgh. The nearest airport entry point is Manchester.
 

Hotel Information

With the best waterfront of any hotel on Derwent Water, and splendid views of the surrounding fells, Derwent Bank Country House offers a truly exceptional location. You can soak up these beautiful surroundings from the wonderful conservatory and landscaped grounds, which slope down to the lake jetty. The 37 en-suite bedrooms offer high standards of accommodation.
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century Country House. Situated in extensive grounds amid the relaxing scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, the house combines elegant public rooms with modern facilities including an indoor swimming pool and new dining room.

 




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Walking in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales Walks Information

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