Lakeland Round
Circle the Lake District's major valleys at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday.
Lakeland Round
https://www.contours.co.uk/lakeland-round
A collection of circular walking holidays visiting the lakes and mountains of the Lake District National Park.
From £360 per person
Book your self-guided walking holiday in the Lake District. This UNESCO World Heritage site is England's only true mountain region and contains some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It provides an enchanting mix of rugged mountains, deep valleys, shimmering lakes, powerful waterfalls and attractive stone-built villages.
Our selection of circular walking holidays in the Lake District National Park provide an enticing mixture of scenery, terrain and challenge. Whether you are looking for fabulous views, picturesque settlements, fascinating history or literary inspiration, each of these walks offers something different, and are ideal for an active but tranquil retreat into the Great British countryside.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £855 per person
The Lake District National Park is a magical mix of rocky mountains, tumbling waterfalls, lush valleys, shimmering lakes, tranquil woodland, sturdy stone-built villages and dry-stone walls. This delightful circular walk explores the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District, following ancient tracks and taking in all of the major valleys in the Lake District.
Along the way, the trail crosses eight mountain passes, visits twelve lakes and explores several attractive Lakeland villages and towns. This is an ideal walk for first time visitors to the Lake District, as it visits many of the most famous beauty-spots as well as a few little-known gems.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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LAKR1 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 5 days walking | £855 | |
LAKR2 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 6 days walking | £980 | |
LAKR3 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 12 days walking | £1805 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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SLSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 3 days walking | £505 | |
SLSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 4 days walking | £630 | |
SLSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Windermere | 6 days walking | £880 |
“Absolutely wonderful hikes and outstanding response by Christine Saul when my husband had knee problems. She arranged our continuation of our Lake District trip.”Ms Vaughn, USA
“Excellent walk for dogs with good dog friendly accommodation and very stress free.”Mr Jackson, Scotland
“Yes, it's a challenging but fantastic route.”Mr Jones, UK
“Very hospitable and comfortable accommodation. Excellent choice of route. Clear instructions.”Mr Borin, UK
“Great scenery and trails. Loved this route. I have recommended this trip to others.”Dr Hacking, Canada
“Overall a good experience. This was our third walking holiday with Contours.”Mrs Burke, UK
“Overall it went very well. Good job Contours! Overall, the accommodation was very good for a walking holiday with a dog in tow. All of the places were warm and everyone was helpful and considerate, very important after a strenuous walking day. No problems anywhere having the dog with us. We enjoyed much of the walk, especially the fantastic views The Lakes have to offer.”Mr Young, UK
“It was an excellent experience and the route was exceedingly well done. The weather was great as well. Contours did a good job of booking our inns. There were a variety. We especially enjoyed the B&B because of the lovely owner. We were delighted to have a large room at Wasdale Head and the Ambleside Inn was the best. Contours did an amazing job --- information before, route planning, and booking. The Lakeland Route was just perfect for me as I'm 80 and needed a route I could manage.”Ms Huddleston, USA
“Beautiful scenery.”Mrs Oddsdottir, Iceland