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The Lake District

The Lake District is England's classic hiking country, its fells and lakes linked by paths that climb from valley villages like Ambleside and Coniston. Macs Adventure runs hiking trips here — active travel led by you, at your own pace.

Self-guided routes follow lakeside paths and fell tracks around Windermere, Coniston Water and Ullswater, mixing gentler valley walking with climbs onto the higher fells for wider views.

We've planned active vacations for over 40,000 travelers since 2003, and we're a leader in self-guided travel.

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Routes in Lake District

  • England

    Coast to Coast Walk

    • Walking
    • 9–18 days
    • Moderate to Challenging
    from$2,795CAD pp
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  • England

    The Cumbria Way

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,415CAD pp
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  • England

    Dales Way

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,720CAD pp
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  • England

    The Lake District Trail

    • Walking
    • 5–7 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,620CAD pp
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  • England

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    • Cycling
    • 5 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,540CAD pp
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  • England

    Heart of the Lake District

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy
    from$2,295CAD pp
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  • England

    Discover England: The Lake District to Yorkshire Dales

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,005CAD pp
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  • England

    The Lake District In Style

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$5,305CAD pp
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Why the Lake District for active travel led by you

  • Fell and lakeside paths around Windermere, Coniston and Ullswater
  • Choose your own dates and travel at your own pace
  • Luggage transfers and detailed route planning handled for you
  • Handpicked guesthouses in villages like Ambleside and Coniston
  • Combine gentler valley walking with climbs onto the higher fells
Neil walking in the Yorkshire Dales

Lake District like a local

  • What's the terrain like in the Lake District?

    Expect lakeside paths and fell tracks, with routes ranging from gentle valley walking to climbs onto higher fells.

  • When's the best time to visit?

    Spring through fall offers the mildest weather, with early fall bringing quieter trails after the summer crowds.

  • Where do I stay?

    You'll stay in handpicked guesthouses and small hotels in villages like Ambleside and Coniston.

  • How fit do I need to be?

    Routes range from easier valley walks to more demanding fell days, so we grade every trip by difficulty.

  • How do I book a Lake District trip?

    You can book directly with our travel experts, who'll help you choose dates and route to match your trip.

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