Itinerary
This is an example itinerary. Please note that exact route and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time – The beauty of this trip is that the plans can be loose to allow for uncontrollable factors such as the weather.
- Optional: Meet outside Euston train station at 10am and board the train for a relaxing journey to The Lake District
- Meet your guide outside the Lake District train station at 1pm and travel the short distance to your hostel/campsite accommodation for the night
- You will have a full trip briefing, kit check before heading to a local pub for dinner
- You will be transported to the Eastern boundary of The Lake District, where the first hike begins – a 10km hike to a remote corner of the Eastern Fells. This area is one of the least trodden of the entire National Park adn we’d be surprised if you saw anyone other than the group on this day.
- This is your first wild camp night, so you will be shown how to pitch the tents before having dinner in the remote wilderness before heading to bed in the million star hotel.
- After breakfast, you will help pack away the camping kit and make your way west to the mountain plateau of High Street.
- There will be an option of camping on a summit or next to a river/lake (location will depend on the weather)
- You will pitch the tents before dinner and a mug of wine as you (hopefully) watch the sun set over the horizon.
- Packing the camping kit away, you will descend to Ullswater before catching the ferry on a relaxing jounrey down the length of the lake. You will then continue on your journey through the Patterdale Valley and up through a mountain pass to a lake.
- Another remote spot awaits for your wild camp under the stars.
- Today will see you hike through a pass and down towards Grassmere. You will continue your journey away from the day trippers, back up to the middle fells.
- Continuing on towards the Langdale Pikes as you approach Scafell Pike, you will camp up high for wonderful views of sunset and, if you dare to get up early enough, sunrise!
- After an early breakfast you will pack the tents away for the final time and continue on your journey west and under the shadow of the highest peaks in The Lake District.
- Heading over the high pass of Esk Hause and the narrow “Windy Gap” between Great Gable and Green Gable you will traverse above the valley to reach the wonderful ridgeline above Ennerdale (one of the most remote valleys in The Lake District and the site of one of the oldest rewilding projects in The UK).
- You will follow the plateau past Pillar and on towards the western end of The Lake District National Park
- Descending into the Ennerdale valley you will notice a significiant change in landscape as the valley fills with trees. You will reach an easy track before ending the day at the far western side of The Lake District.
- This final day will be a relaxed hike along the southern shores of Ennerdale Water to the village of Ennerdale Bridge on the Western boundary of The Lake District National Park.
- After a celebratory pint in the local pub (often voted the best pub in Cumbria) you will be met by the support vehicle and transported to your final night accommodation (hostel/bunkhouse/cottage) for a well needed shower!
- The morning is free for you to explore the local area before you are transported to the train station in the early afternoon for a return back home (expect to arrive at the train station around 2pm)
- Optional: Board the train for a relaxing journey back to London
| 6-days guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified guide |
| Transfers and logistical support in The Lake District |
| 2 nights hotel/hostel/bunkhouse accommodation |
| Equipment for the wild camping sections: 1-person tents (larger tents can be provided on request), warm sleeping bags, sleeping mats |
| Use of camp stoves and water filters |
| All food when hiking (breakfasts, lunches and dinners) |
| Optional: Return train travel between London and The Lake District |
| Personal hiking kit |
| Food and drink in pubs/restaurants/cafes |
| Personal travel insurance |
| Travel between home and The Lake District (unless that option is chosen) |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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Trip Highlights
- 100km of spectacular Lake District scenery: Hike through valleys, mountain passes, and rolling fells
- 6 days, 5 nights: Spend evenings enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded adventurers and nights camping under the stars
- Step away from the hustle and reconnect with nature while learning the basics of multi-day hiking and wild camping
- Led by experts: Travel safely with a qualified and highly experienced guide
- Self-sufficient adventure: Carry your expedition rucksack and essential gear, embracing the freedom of life on the trail
One review for Traverse of The Lake District
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An amazing trip with such beautiful views of the mountains and the lakes. My favourite part of the trip was wild camping. This was my first wild camping experience and I absolutely loved it 🙂 Stuart is an excellent and very experienced guide who looks after his group very well :). This was an invaluable trip and absolutely recommended!!
