Northern Lake District
Lakeside paths. Famous hills. Unwind. Wooded
valleys. Wainwright. Mountain tarns. Lake Poets.
High waterfalls. Open moorlands. Unspoilt. Enjoy
the Lake District National Park from the shores of
Derwentwater.
For generations the outstanding scenery of the
Lake District has attracted walkers who come to
discover this magical landscape of rare scenic
beauty. The area offers something for everyone;
from walks through the charming wooded valley of
Borrowdale and tranquil lakeside paths to classic
ascents of summits such as Helvellyn, Great Gable
and Scafell Pike. Speckled with tiny islands and
surrounded by majestic fells, Derwentwater is a
superb location from which to enjoy everything
that Lakeland has to offer.
- Great walking in the beautiful Lake District National Park
- NEW - Choose from three weekly itineraries
- A wealth of tremendous walks close to hand
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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A typical Classic Walking day…
… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each
of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start
at the easier level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have
plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday
progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging
level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.
More information on the type of footpaths
you're likely to find in the Lake District.
On holidays before Easter or from 24 October, your daily choice of walks
will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
Itinerary One
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
9 February; 2, 23 March; 16 May; 6, 10 June; 4, 8, 25 July; 29 August; 2 September; 24 October; 20 November; 7 December 2009
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Newlands Valley |
8¾ |
550 feet |
| Medium Walk: Catbells |
8½ |
1350 feet |
| Harder Walk: Hindscarth and Dalehead |
13¼ |
2775 feet |
| Easier Walk: Grange, Seathwaite and Rosthwaite |
6½ |
650 feet |
| Medium Walk: Styhead and Sprinkling Tarns |
8¼ |
1850 feet |
| Harder Walk: Esk Pike |
11 |
2700 feet |
| Easier Walk: Wythop and Thornthwaite |
9 |
950 feet |
Medium Walk: Sail Beck and Barrow Door
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8 |
2000 feet |
| Harder Walk: Grasmoor & Causey Pike |
8½ |
3300 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Derwent Bank and grounds. |
Easier Walk: Grisedale Valley
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8½
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825 feet |
Medium Walk: Glencoyne Dale
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8½ |
1825 feet |
| Harder Walk: Helvellyn via Striding Edge |
8½ |
2950 feet |
Easier Walk: Bassenthwaite, Dodd Wood and Derwent Water
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6½
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600 feet |
Medium Walk: Back O'Skidda
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11½ |
1475 feet |
| Harder Walk: Skiddaw |
12½ |
2750 feet |
| Departure day |
Itinerary Two
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
13 February; 9 March; 23, 27 May; 13, 17 June; 11 July; 15, 19 August; 12, 16 September; 13, 23 November 2009.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Under Latrigg |
8 |
350 feet |
| Medium Walk: Latrigg |
8 |
1200 feet |
| Harder Walk: Causey Pike |
13 |
2775 feet |
| Easier Walk: Dockray to Pooley Bridge |
9 |
550 feet |
Medium Walk: Beda Fell
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10 |
2000 feet |
| Harder Walk: High Street |
13¾ |
2800 feet |
| Easier Walk: Watendlath and Derwent Water |
7 |
850 feet |
| Medium Walk: Watendlath and Walla Grag |
8½ |
1525 feet |
| Harder Walk: Great Gable |
10 |
3150 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Derwent Bank and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: Squat Beck and Buttermere |
6½ |
825 feet |
Medium Walk: Haystacks
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7¼ |
1700 feet |
| Harder Walk: Red Pike and Haystacks |
9 |
3150feet |
| Easier Walk: St John's in the Vale and Castlerigg |
8½ |
850 feet |
Medium Walk: High Rigg and Castlerigg
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11½ |
1825 feet |
| Harder Walk: The Dodds |
11½ |
3300 feet |
| Departure day |
Itinerary Three
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
27 February; 13 March; 10, 14 April; 30 May; 27 June; 18, 22 July; 22 August; 3 October; 16 November; 4 December 2009.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Catbells Terrace |
6 |
325 feet |
| Medium Walk: Seat How |
10½ |
1700 feet |
| Harder Walk: Grisedale Pike |
10½ |
2555 feet |
| Easier Walk: Crummock Water |
6 |
450 feet |
Medium Walk: Mellbreak
|
8¾ |
2000 feet |
| Harder Walk: Robinson |
10 |
3200 feet |
| Easier Walk: Langstrath |
6¼ |
300 feet |
| Medium Walk: Dock Tarn |
9 |
1850 feet |
| Harder Walk: Scafell Pike |
11½ |
3100 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Derwent Bank and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: Brothers Water to Glenridding |
6 |
475 feet |
Medium Walk: Place Fell
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9 |
2100 feet |
| Harder Walk: Fairfield |
8½ |
3200feet |
| Easier Walk: Under Blencathra |
6¼ |
475 feet |
Medium Walk: Glenderaterra Valley
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10½ |
1900 feet |
| Harder Walk: Blencathra via Hall Fell |
12 |
3100 feet |
| Departure day |
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| Footpath information |
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Walks range from woodland, moorland, through valleys and beside lakes and rivers.
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Easier Walks: 6 to 9 miles along valley, fell and lakeside paths. Fairly easy gradients but sometimes rough underfoot. Minimal to 1,200ft of ascent
in a day. |
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Medium Walks: 7½ to 12½ miles on good, but sometimes rocky, paths to lower summits and moorland fells. Moderate gradients with some steeper sections. 1,200ft to 2,250ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 8½ to 14½ miles including some exposed ridges and higher mountain tops. Some steep and long gradients on rough paths. 2,500ft to 3,400ft of ascent in a day. |
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| Average temperatures |
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| Feb |
1°C |
6°C |
| March |
2°C |
8°C |
| April |
4°C |
11°C |
| May |
6°C |
15°C |
| June |
9°C |
17°C |
| July |
11°C |
19°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
19°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
16°C |
| Oct |
7°C |
13°C |
| Nov |
3°C |
9°C |
| Dec |
2°C |
7°C |
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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We also offer the following holidays at Derwent Bank, find out more below:
Alternatively, guided walking holidays in and around the Northern Lake District include:
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| Where you'll stay |
You'll be based in our fine Country House accommodation, Derwent
Bank, set in an idyllic location beside Derwentwater in the Northern Lake
District.
With the best waterfront of any hotel on
Derwent Water, and splendid views of the
surrounding fells, this fine Country House
offers a truly exceptional location. You can
soak up these beautiful surroundings from
the pleasant conservatory and landscaped
grounds, which slope down to the lake
jetty. After recent refurbishment, the 37
en-suite bedrooms offer high standards of
accommodation. With meals offering local
specialities, and with some of the area’s
best walks close at hand, any stay at
Derwent Bank promises a true
taste of the Lake District. |
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