Lake District Day Walk Package

Itinerary

Day 1-3

Please note: Unlike our standard residential trips were you arrive on the evening of day one. For this trip day one starts at 9am in Keswick and the first day of walking. 

On each of these days we’ll collect you from central Keswick at 9:00am. If you’re staying in town we may be able to pick you up from your B&B. From here we’ll drive to the start of the walk and take you out for the day, stopping on the way so you can pick up a packed lunch. Your leader will decide the walk schedule considering the weather, and on the second two days, what the group is up for. Our main aim is to show you this beautiful part of the north-west!

In the evenings you’ll be free to explore Keswick either in a group or on your own. Your leader will give you recommendations for great evening meal locations!

Some possible walk options could include:

Derwent Water – The closest of the lakes to Keswick, Derwent Water is surrounded by hills and contains several islands. You’ll probably recognise it from countless photos of the Lake District! Our aim is to walk all the way around the lake, following woodland trails and possibly summiting the small hills of Cat Bells and/or Walla Crag if the group is up for it. We’ll also be able to visit the famous Lodore Falls on the way. Expect serene lake views, beautiful wooded shores, and fantastic views of the surrounding hills.

Coledale – Leading deep into the heart of the north-western fells is Coledale, a deep valley providing us with excellent views up to the peaks of Grizedale Pike and Crag Hill. We’ll summit the small hill of Barrow before heading further into the valley to explore the old mines that dot the area and which are not a textbook example of restoration. You’ll get a real feeling of the more remote part of Lakeland here, as we’ll feel miles from civilisation.

Blencathra – If the group wants to do a hill, then there are few more impressive than Blencathra, in the northern fells of Lakeland, and a sight you’ll have already seen if you’ve driven in from the east. We’ll be taking its easier western slopes up, continuing along the summit ridge, an easy wide grassy slope, admiring the steep drops on the southern side. Once over the summit, we’ll descend back to the valley and return by walking underneath the drops we’ll have seen from above – a unique perspective!

We’ll aim to have you back at your accommodation by 4-5pm each day, buzzing after a day in the fresh air, making the most of the quieter walking conditions!