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Lake District Hiking and Walking Tours

The Lake District National Park, in England's northwest, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of rugged fells, quiet valleys and lakes like Windermere, Ullswater and Derwentwater. It's inspired poets, artists and walkers for generations, from William Wordsworth in Grasmere to Beatrix Potter, who bred Herdwick sheep here, and Alfred Wainwright, who loved Orrest Head.

We have six Lake District trips. Heart of the Lake District is our gentlest, based in Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick. The Lake District Trail and Short Break climb over fell passes to Ullswater. The Lake District In Style adds lakeside luxury, and two trips link the Lakes with the Yorkshire Dales, one on foot and one by rail.

Carefully chosen inns and B&Bs, detailed routes and luggage transfers are included on most trips, so all you have to focus on is the walking. And 24/7 support is a call away.

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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

    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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Lakes, fells and gingerbread. The Lake District gives you plenty to walk for.

  • Walk in Wordsworth's footsteps through Grasmere, past his home at Dove Cottage
  • Cross Grisedale Pass for big views over Ullswater and the Helvellyn range
  • Climb Orrest Head, a Wainwright favorite, for views over Windermere
  • Stop for Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread and a bite of Kendal Mint Cake
  • Spot film locations, from Star Wars at Derwentwater to Peter Rabbit's Windermere
Two people admiring the view in the Lake District

Lake District like a local

  • When is the best time to hike in the Lake District

    Spring and early fall are the Macs team's favorites, with mild weather and fresh green valleys. Summer is popular but busier. Our tours run between April and October, and rain can turn up anytime. It's part of the charm.

  • What are the trails like

    Everything from gentle lakeside and woodland paths to rocky mountain trails and the odd boggy patch. Most routes mix climbs and descents. Heart of the Lake District keeps it gentle, while the Lake District Trail crosses high passes like Grisedale.

  • Where will I stay

    Carefully chosen B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels in villages like Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick, close to the trails. On The Lake District In Style, you'll stay at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in Borrowdale and The Langdale Chase on Windermere.

  • Will there be places to eat on the walks

    Some days, yes, when you pass a village cafe or tearoom. Other days take you into the fells with no facilities, so pick up a packed lunch from your accommodation or the village shop. The Macs app tells you which days are which.

  • Which films were shot in the Lake District

    Quite a few. Tom Cruise paraglides down to Buttermere in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, and Derwentwater became the planet Takodana in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Yew Tree Farm in Coniston stars in Miss Potter.

  • What should I try while I'm there

    Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread, and Kendal Mint Cake for a sugar boost on the fells. Then take a boat ride on Windermere or Ullswater for a new view of the lakes you've been walking around.

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