BORROWDALE AND THE NORTH LAKE DISTRICT WITH SCAFELL PIKE OPTION DAY
JULY 28th - AUG 1st 2025
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(4 nights, 4.5 walking days).
Grade 3 or 5 (option*)
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Join us in the beautiful and dramatic Borrowdale Valley for some of the UK's best hiking. Our walking is mostly at Moderate level, when on each full walking day we will cover around 8-12 miles on routes that include some steady ascent.
*Towards the end of the week we will walk in two smaller groups, each with a qualified MLTE Mountain Leader. This is to provide the option to reach the summit of Scafell Pike via the easiest route from Borrowdale.
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The cost for this holiday in full board, single, en-suite accommodation is £945
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What's Included: 4 nights single occupancy full board (4 x dinner, bed, breakfast and packed lunch), and the services of our walk leaders for this holiday.
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ITINERARY
Photo - Andrew Locking
DAY 1: If you can, join us on the arrival day by 2 pm for a half day local walk to get to know your fellow travellers and the environment close by. For those who are unable to arrive by then, join us for dinner at 6.30 pm, after which we will talk through our planned programme. (3 hours)
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DAY 2: Hike through the 'Jaws of Borrowdale' and via Catbells summit to Keswick. Catbells is renowned for its spectacular panoramas of Derwent Water and the Borrowdale Valley. (6 hours)
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DAY 3: We take the thrilling (!!!) open top bus ride along the valley and into Keswick. From there we head for Derwentwater Lake shore, via the beautiful walled garden and tea shop at Lingholm, before we continue on to the picturesque hamlet of Grange. The River Derwent then leads us back through rich woodland, along the valley floor to our hotel. (5 hours)
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DAY 4: Option 1: Hike up to Sty Head and Sprinkling Tarn, beautiful miniature lakes set high in the hills at around 2000 ft altitude. On route we pass by Taylor Gill Force, an impressive waterfall where Styhead Gill drops 140 ft into the Seathwaite Valley. (5 hours)
Option 2: Ascend Scafell Pike via Esk Hause. This is a full mountain day but one that brings the reward of reaching the highest peak in England. (7-8 hours)
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DAY 5: A 4-hour walk to Langstrath Valley, home of wild and beautiful locations including a long chain of idyllic dipping pools. We aim to finish our programme by 2 pm. (4 hours)
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Please note that the above itinerary is subject to weather conditions being favourable. Our aim, above all, is to make the right choice each day so that we enjoy the most appropriate route for the conditions.
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ACCOMMODATION
For our north Lake District walking holiday we will be based at the Glaramara Hotel near Rosthwaite in Borrowdale. Its location is second to none, set deep in the heart of the most spectacular Lakeland valley. It also offers great food, a comfortable bar, and an extensive garden where you can relax after a day of fresh air and exercise.
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Hotel postcode: CA12 5XQ
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To reach Glaramara by public transport, take the train to Penrith, from where buses to Keswick and then to Seatoller take you almost to the front door of our hotel.
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To reach Glaramara by car, leave the M6 at Jn 40. Then take the A66 to Keswick and the B5289 to Seatoller.
HOW TO BOOK
Just send your booking request using the Booking Enquiry Form on this page and we will be in touch very soon to confirm your place.
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You can then secure your place with a low deposit payment of £150.
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If you have any questions or if you need more information, don't hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below.
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We'd love you to join us!
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FEEDBACK FROM OUR PREVIOUS TRIP
​'Excellent walking holiday in Borrowdale Fabulous walking routes, great hotel and food. The group was a lovely mix of people. Thoroughly enjoyable.'
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'This was the best of walking trips! Steve took good care of us at all times, creating the best atmosphere among the walkers. The walks took us through and to places of astonishing beauty and the Glaramara Hotel was the perfect place to come to at the end of the day. To be able to get there by public transport was another asset of the trip.'
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'The hotel is located in a beautiful and very calm spot, very close to all the walking starting points. The staff was very kind and took good care of us. The meals were excellent! The fact that it has a bus stop 5' away makes it very convenient. It was the best place to be after a good day's walk.'
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'Great food with plenty of choice. Service good, rooms very clean and comfortable'
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'Enjoyed every minute , even the pouring rain! Great hotel , fantastic food, good company, great walking , well facilitating with every effort made to ensure the whole groups needs were met.'
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