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Lake District Walking Holidays

Why Choose a Walking Holiday in the Lake District?

The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful walking areas in the UK. A visit to the lakes rewards the visitor with rugged mountains, open ridges and lakeshore paths.

Walking holidays in the Lake District are a great way to explore stunning scenery without having to travel abroad. So, whether you are searching for a staycation or want to explore more of England’s natural beauty, the Lake District is the perfect destination for your next walking holiday.


About Our Walking Holidays in the Lake District

We offer a wide range of Lake District walking holidays to suit all walking abilities. You can take leisurely walks by the three lakes of; Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater. Or you  can challenge yourself with hikes up the Western Fells ridges.

Choose from a range of holidays at Hassness Country House and decide how long you would like your experience to last. Whether you prefer specialist weeks with yoga and multi-activity or want to tick off an iconic bucket list hike such as Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, we can guarantee that your walking holiday in the Lake District will be memorable and rewarding.

We offer a range of options to consider, depending on how long you want to be away for. Our 3-day walking holidays in the Lake District are ideal for sampling the major highlights of the area, but we also offer four-, five-, six-, and seven-day walking tours for a more in-depth experience. 

With accommodation, meals, and the services of a tour leader included in our guided walking holidays, and all of our meticulous planning included in our self-guided adventures, you are guaranteed a wonderful holiday with Ramble Worldwide.


Book a Lake District Walking Holiday today

Here at Ramble Worldwide, we are the experts in walking holidays. We are also intimately familiar with the Lake District, crafting memorable walking tours to savour. We have had excellent reviews from all that have visited and chosen Ramble Worldwide to discover the beauty of the Lake District: 

"Excellent holiday, superb location, great food and hosts, will definitely be going back."

So, what are you waiting for? Browse our Lake District walking holidays below and book today with Ramble Worldwide. 

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Popular Lake District walking holidays

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Hassness Country House (Guided Walking)

Hassness Country House (Guided Walking)
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  • 2024:
    • Dec
  • 2025:
    • Mar
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    • May
    • Jun
    • Jul
    • Aug
    • Sep
    • Oct
    • Dec

The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful and dramatic walking areas in this country. A compact area of mountainsides, summits and ridges, lakes and lakeside paths. We offer a wide range of guided trails to suit all walking abilities.

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Our holiday walking grades

Moderate

Grade 4

Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks. 

Challenging

Grade 7

These holidays are typically in mountainous areas where stamina is important to be able to enjoy longer days. There is plenty of ascent and descent on some rough and steep paths that require good footwear, a steady foot, and a good head for heights. Some days may be shorter in distance or ascent/descent, but the overall effort levels required are of a higher nature.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 10 miles; Ascent/Descent 950m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days. 

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Landscape

from £449

(3, 4, 5, 7 nights)

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Hassness Country House (Self-Guided)

Hassness Country House (Self-Guided)
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  • 2025:
    • Mar
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    • May
    • Jun
    • Jul
    • Aug
    • Sep
    • Oct

Hassle-free adventures led by you, based at our own country house on the shores of Buttermere. Leisurely strolls to classic Lakeland ridge walks among the less-frequented western fells of the Lake District.

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Landscape

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Lakeland Explorer

Lakeland Explorer
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  • 2025:
    • Jun
    • Aug
    • Oct

Discover the majestic fells and tranquil waters of England's Lake District with a relaxed pace with ample sightseeing opportunities.

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Leisurely

Grade 3

We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.  

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks. 

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Culture

from £1,249

(7 nights)

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Great Lakeland Ridge Walks

Great Lakeland Ridge Walks
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  • 2025:
    • Apr
    • Sep

A challenging hiking holiday conquering the major peaks and high ridges in the Lake District for experienced mountain walkers.

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Challenging

Grade 8

Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential. 

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days. 

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Mountains

from £1,099

(7 nights)

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Restore, Reflect & Recharge in the Mountains

Restore, Reflect & Recharge in the Mountains
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  • 2025:
    • Apr
    • Aug

Escape with us to the beautiful Lake District for a few days and replenish your diminished energy and give yourself some time to reflect.

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Our holiday walking grades

Moderate

Grade 4

Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks. 

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Wellness

from £649

(4 nights)

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Women's Activity Week

Women's Activity Week
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  • 2025:
    • May
    • Jul

A multi-activity, female only week with introductions to hill walking, nordic walking and perhaps some aerobics and circuit training, as well as some gentle yoga and Pilates sessions and a morning on the lake kayaking.

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Our holiday walking grades

Moderate

Grade 5

Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks. 

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Wellness

from £1,149

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Ways to explore the Lake District

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Frequently asked questions about Lake District walking holidays

  • Which is the best lake to walk around in the Lake District?

    Lake District National Park is home to many beautiful lakes, but one of the best to walk around is certainly Buttermere, complete with sheep dotting the hillside, woodlands, and the imposing ridge of Fleetwith Pike as part of the backdrop. Crummock Water is another great lake to walk around and should certainly be on your to-do list.

  • Where is the best base for hiking in the Lake District?

    Hassness Country House is one of the best bases for hiking in the Lake District, offering legendary hospitality, magnificent scenery, and a perfect location on the shores of Lake Buttermere. It provides wonderful access to the great walks of the Lake District and a tranquil place to relax after a long day of walking.

  • Do you offer self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District?

    We offer both guided and self-guided walking holidays  in the Lake District, providing options for walkers depending on how they want to experience this special location. Our self-guided walking holidays benefit from all of our expert local knowledge and carefully planned walking routes, but you have the freedom to lead your own adventure and walk at your own pace.

  • How difficult are your walking holidays in the Lake District?

    Our Lake District walking holidays range in difficulty. Our holidays are graded on a scale of 1-8, from ‘gentle’ to ‘challenging’. Most of our Lake District tours are in the ‘moderate’ category, but look at specific holiday details and read our full explanation of our walking grades.

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