Self-Guided Walking Holidays and Short Breaks in the Lake District
Our single centre self-guided walking holidays allow you to explore the beautiful Lake District in your own time and at your own pace. We can provide you with a graded walking itinerary (itineraries are graded easy, classic and challenging) or help you select your walk, considering your interests, fitness and the weather conditions. If you are looking for inspiration please see our list of guided walks and suggested themes.
Single centre self-guided walking holidays can start on a day of your choice and last from 2 to 8 nights. It is up to you how many walks you undertake and when to include your rest days. Transport to the start and from the finish of the walk is included, taking away the hassle and worry of parking and allowing you to consider both circular routes and walks that start and finish in different locations. When you return at the end of your day you will be welcomed home with a hot drink and a tasty treat. Our single centre self-guided walking holidays include breakfast, packed lunches and a hearty evening meal.
Single centre self-guided walking holidays are perfect for both a one-off visit or for those who would like to walk in the Lake District again and again.
What’s Included:
- A self-guided walking holiday or short break on dates of your choice.
- Comfortable accommodation in twin/double room (with private bathroom).
- All meals – this includes a full English breakfast, packed lunch and hearty evening meal prepared with hungry walkers in mind.
- We will happily provide flasks of hot tea or coffee for you to take on your walk.
- Hot drink and a tasty treat when you return from your walk
- Transfer by car each day to the start of your walk and back again at the end of the day.
- A Mountain Exposure pack containing route descriptions, waterproof 1:25000 OS maps and compass.
- Daily mountain weather forecast
- Help and support with route selection
- Recommended equipment list.
- Our emergency contact number.
- For those of you arriving by public transport we also include pick-up and drop-off at Oxenholme railway station or Kendal coach station. Oxenholme lies on the Main West Coast Railway Line providing direct links to London, Glasgow, Manchester Airport and Windermere. Just let us know what time you will arrive.
Three Days / Two Nights Self-guided Walking Holiday
£226 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).
A single person supplement of £40.00 per night is payable – providing you with a relaxing and fully supported self-guided walking holiday.
Four Days / Three Nights Self-guided Walking Holiday
£346 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).
A single person supplement of £40.00 per night is payable – providing you with a relaxing and fully supported self-guided walking holiday.
Five Days / Four Nights Self-guided Walking Holiday
£466 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).
A single person supplement of £40.00 per night is payable – providing you with a relaxing and fully supported self-guided walking holiday.
5 Days / 4 Nights
- Day 1 – Arrive
- Day 2 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 3 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 4 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 5 – Leave
Ideal for either a midweek break (arriving on a Monday morning and leaving on the Friday morning), or an extra-long weekend (arriving on a Friday and leaving on Tuesday/arriving on Saturday and leaving on Wednesday).
Eight Days / Seven Nights Self-guided Walking Holiday
£826 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).
A single person supplement of £40.00 per night is payable – providing you with a relaxing and fully supported self-guided walking holiday.
8 Days / 7 Nights
- Day 1 – Arrive
- Day 2 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 3 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 4 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 5 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 6 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 7 – Self-guided Walk
- Day 8 – Leave
Ideal for a week long break, arriving on a Saturday afternoon and leaving the following Saturday morning. If you book a walking week we are happy to include a rest day and can even provide transport to Kendal or a nearby attraction such as Levens Hall or Sizergh Castle.
Extras:
Self-guided holidays do not include the services of a mountain leader. If you would like to include one or more days guided walking in your stay than please let us know. Perhaps at the start of your holiday you would like an introduction to mountain navigation or an opportunity to brush up on your mountain navigation skills. Perhaps during your break there is a mountain you have always wanted to climb or a walk you have always wanted to complete walk. Please let us help you explore, discover, develop and enjoy the mountains. If you have booked a self-guided holiday a qualified Mountain Leader costs £120.00 per day.
Note:
If you would like to book a self-guided walking holiday for a longer period of time or different number of days than described above please contact us using the links below. We look forward to hearing from you.
