7 day Tour

Price:
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Land cost only

Dates:
Summer 2009

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Distance:  Walks cover
4-8 miles a day
Grading:  Easy and Moderate

Meals:   All breakfasts,
4 pub/pack lunches and
4 evening meals

ITINERARY
Days 1 - 4

We will leave London in the morning and drive northwest in our deluxe coach to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District.  We'll stop for lunch en route, in the fascinating village of Eyam in the Peak District in Derbyshire, noted for its historic involvement in the plague years of 1665 to 1666.

Following the leadership of their vicar, William Mompesson, once they realized their village was infected with the plague, the villagers courageously decided to cut themselves off from the rest of the country to prevent the spread of the disease, losing over two thirds of their population in the space of a year.

Continuing on our way from Eyam to the lovely village of Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District we will be welcomed to our home from home for the next few days.

Over the next few days we shall see a variety of scenery that encompasses all things that make the Lakes unique.

One walk will take us around Grasmere and Rydal, where the great poet William Wordsworth and his family lived.

There will be the opportunity to visit his two homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, and their beautiful surroundings around Lakes Grasmere and Rydal Water that were inspiration for much of his poetry.

Another day, we'll discover the two valleys of Little Langdale and Great Langdale, both incredibly beautiful with their backdrops of bracken covered fells and rugged peaks as well as the pure blue waters of Blea Tarn which lies in a small mountain pass between them.

Another day's walk shall provide us with outstanding views of two of the most famous mountains in the Lakes, Great Gable and Scafell Pike, (the highest mountain in England).

We shall walk our way up from one valley along a beautiful beck to its source, Stickle Tarn situated between the two mountains.

Our walk concludes at the authentic climber's pub, the Wasdale Head Inn.  Here we can quench our thirst over a well-earned drink and enjoy a sumptuous meal.

The journey back to our accommodation will take us over a spectacular mountain pass, where we can pause at the site of an impressive old Roman fort and enjoy views across the fells to the distant coast.

If we are fortunate we may witness a magical sunset, a wonderful way to end a memorable day.

We shall have a day off during our trip when, if you desire, we can visit the enchanting, if not the prettiest village in the Lakes, Hawkshead.  With tiny streets and alleys and inviting courtyards full of colorful window boxes and absent of motorcars, it is the perfect place to relax and savor the atmosphere of a Lakeland village.

There are many delightful and unique shops to browse and tempting cafes and tearooms.  Also the Beatrix Potter Museum, run by the National Trust with interesting details and displays of the famous children's author's life and works is there to visit.

Nearby is a lovely scenic walk to Tarn Hows where blue-green waters are dotted with small islands and surrounded by pristine woodlands and the craggy peaks of the Langdale Fells.

We shall enjoy a wonderfully varied walk in the northern Lakes around the spectacular scenery of Lake Derwent Water, near the town of Keswick.  

We'll walk up to the summit of Cat Bells, where we will be rewarded for our efforts with panoramic views across Derwent Water, unique from the other Lakes with its many islands adding to its picturesque appeal.

After enjoying lunch beside the River Derwent, we'll continue on our perambulations along the Borrowdale Valley, which has been called by many, the loveliest valley in England.

On our final day we will begin our journey back to London with a stop for lunch and a short wander around the ancient market town of Bakewell in the Peak District, famous for its delicious Bakewell Tart.

We'll have time for a short visit to the magnificent Chatsworth House nearby. Built between 1686 and 1707 for the eminent aristocratic family of William Cavendish, the 1st Duke of Devonshire, it is a splendid example of its kind, with elegant formal gardens and landscaped parkland adding to its grandeur.

We will finally conclude our trip at our London hotel with time for dinner and to say our goodbyes.

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