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.
Detailed information
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| 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 25 October, your daily choice of walks
will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
9, 20 Feb; 9, 23, 27, 30 March; 10, 14, 27 April 2009.
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
5,
19 July; 9 August; 6, 20, 24 September; 4, 25, 28
October; 17, November; 5 December 2008.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Cat Bells Terrace |
6¾ |
325 feet |
| Medium Walk: Cat Bells |
9 |
1475 feet |
| Harder Walk: Hindscarth and Dalehead |
13¼ |
2775 feet |
| Easier Walk: Grisedale Valley |
8½ |
825 feet |
| Medium Walk: Glencoyne Dale |
9¼ |
1825 feet |
| Harder Walk: Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Swirral Edge |
8¼ |
2850 feet |
| Easier Walk: Watendlath and
Derwentwater |
7½ |
925 feet |
Medium Walk: Watendlath and
Walla Crag
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9 |
1525 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: Crummock Water
and Buttermere
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8¾
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425 feet |
Medium Walk: Haystacks
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7¾ |
1775 feet |
| Harder Walk: Red
Pike to Haystacks |
9½ |
3225 feet |
Easier Walk: Bassenthwaite, Dodd Wood and Derwent Water
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7¼
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750 feet |
Medium Walk: Back O'Skidda
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11¾ |
1575 feet |
| Harder Walk: Skiddaw |
12½ |
2750 feet |
| Departure day |
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
2, 12, 26, 30 July; 23, 27 August; 13, 27 September;
1, 13 October; 7, 21 November 2008.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Newlands Valley |
8¼ |
500 feet |
| Medium Walk: Seat Howe |
10¾ |
1600 feet |
| Harder Walk: Grisedale Pike |
11½ |
2550 feet |
| Easier Walk: Ullswater |
9½
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1150 feet |
Medium Walk: Ullswater and Place Fell
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10 |
2550 feet |
| Harder Walk: High Street |
14 |
3075 feet |
| Easier Walk: St John's and Castlerigg | 8¾ |
850 feet |
| Medium Walk: Thirlmere, High Rigg, and Castlerigg |
11 |
1825 feet |
| Harder Walk: Blencathra / Mosedale Round |
13 |
3600 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: Wythop and Thornthwaite |
9 |
950 feet |
Medium Walk: Whiteless Edge
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8¼ |
2225 feet |
| Harder Walk: Grasmoor & Causey
Pike |
8½ |
3325 feet |
| Easier Walk: Castle Crag and villages of Upper Borrowdale |
9 |
850 feet |
Medium Walk: Dock Tarn
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9 |
1850 feet |
| Harder Walk: Great Gable |
9 |
3325 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 1,000ft 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. 1,350ft to 2,250ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 7¾ to 14½ miles including some exposed ridges and higher mountain tops. Some steep and long gradients on rough paths. 2,500ft to 3,600ft 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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