Landscape Photography in the UK

For all holidays:

Day 1: Arrival day

Your room will be available from 2.30pm onwards.  Please join us for tea between 4pm and 5pm to meet the leader and your fellow guests.

Before dinner there will be a brief introduction to the holiday programme.

Itinerary for:

St Ives, 8 September 2012

Derwentwater, 3 August 2013  - Centenary Week,

St Ives, 8 September 2012, with David White

Day 2: Today we explore interesting St Ives and the surrounding area on foot.

Day 3: We travel by mini-coach today to photograph some of the rich and dramatic coastline and industrial heritage of the area.

Day 4: We head inland across china clay mining areas, stopping en route for picture opportunities, before eventually reaching and photographing the classic old tall ship harbour of Charleston.

Day 5: Today is a free day for you to relax at the Country House or explore the local area.

Day 6: We set our sights on the Lizard Peninsula and some of the hidden coves.

Day 7: Today we visit the famous St Michael's Mount and the surrounding area.

Day 8: Depart after breakfast.

Derwentwater - Centenary Week, 3 August 2013, with Derek Forss

Day 2: An introductory day focussing on technique. There are plenty of photographic opportunities within a short stroll of the Country House including boats on Derwent Water, and the beautiful woodland of Fawe Park. In the evening we'll meet to review the day's images.

Day 3: Today we'll explore the central Lake District by mini-coach. We'll stop at Waterhead on the shores of Windermere and can enjoy an optional short walk from Ambleside to Stock Gyhll Force waterfall - two contrasting waterscapes to capture with your camera. In the afternoon we'll stroll beside the lake to Dovedale cottage and Grasmere village.

Day 4: A day in West Cumbria to photograph the boats at Maryport and Whitehaven harbours. We'll continue to St Bees Abbey and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

In the evening join with 1,000 HF Holidays' guests throughout the UK for our grand Centenary Quiz. Tackle 100 questions, with something for all ages.

Day 5: Join us for a free day excursion to Hadrian's Wall. This is an opportunity for some leisurely sightseeing, with chance to take some more photographs in a different landscape. We'll visit Lanercost Priory and the excellent Roman fort and museum at Vindolanda. Cost: £8 per person if pre-booked

In the evening enjoy some lighthearted dancing, accompanied by live music from a ceilidh band.

Day 6: Photograph some hidden corners of the Lake District on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, before continuing around the 'Back-o'-Skiddaw' to the villages of Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket.

Day 7: Head to the south of the Lake District to photograph historic Sizergh Castle and Cartmell Priory. We'll follow the shores of Coniston Water, stopping at our neghbouring Country House at Monk Coniston for afternoon tea, before our return journey.

Conclude your holiday with a gala dinner - an opportunity to dress up and enjoy great food, sociable company whilst celebrating 100 years of HF Holidays.

Day 8: Depart after breakfast.