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The Lake District

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The Lake District

Bag up to three Wainwright fells on this self-guided, hotel-to-hotel walking holiday. The walks also take in iconic lakes such as Windermere and Coniston, and places that have inspired great artists and writers – Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, and scenery which formed the backdrop to Swallows and Amazons – finishing each day at a high-quality hotel.

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Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Walking
- Grade 2
  
  Moderate walking on varied surfaces, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
  
  Moderate
- Terrain
  
  Open fells, broad ridges, lakeside paths. Sure-footedness is required for the often rough terrain
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  78kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  6
- Accommodation
  
  One 3-star country inn; one 4-star country inn; one 4-star hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 4 dinners
- Price (excluding travel)
  
  From £1035pp
- Travel
  
  Included in the price is a transfer to collect your car, or transfers from/to Windermere station
- Start
  
  Sunday to Wednesday
- When you can travel
  - J
  - F
  - M
  - A
  - M
  - J
  - J
  - A
  - S
  - O
  - N
  - D
  The season for this holiday is:
  19 March 2024 - 31 October 2024

A walking holiday in the Lake District

The rugged fells of the Lake District rise to heights not reached anywhere else in England, commanding views over the ‘waters’ and meres, the moor-clad hills and the whitewashed villages that are as close to a bird’s-eye perspective as we humans can hope to gain. In collusion with the seasons, and particularly the weather and the light, the landscapes, chameleon-like, can change in appearance and character in a matter of minutes, yet remain as impressive – and humbling – under dark clouds or a shroud of mist as under bright sunshine. Is it any wonder that the showcase of natural beauty that is the Lake District has inspired so many writers, poets and artists?

As an introduction to walking in the Lake District, and to Britain’s second national park in general (the Lake District was given protected status just a few weeks after the Peak District was declared Britain’s first national park), this rewarding holiday is ideal. At times demanding (you’ll need to be sure-footed), often thrilling, never boring, not only does it feature several iconic lakes and fells (including Windermere, England’s longest lake; Coniston Water, where Donald Campbell broke the water speed record four times; and up to three of the 214 fells detailed in Alfred Wainwright’s seven-volume pictorial guide to the Lake District), but it also offers the chance to visit places associated with some of the most illustrious cultural figures to have been inspired by the Cumbrian scenery.

JMW Turner sketched and painted both Windermere and Coniston Water, while aspects of these two lakes and their surroundings can be seen clearly in Arthur Ransome’s descriptions of the setting of Swallows and Amazons. Beatrix Potter found inspiration for some of her stories at her beloved Hill Top, a farm in the hills above Coniston, and it was while living in Grasmere – ‘the loveliest spot that man hath found’ – that William Wordsworth wrote some of his best-loved works.

To top it all off, we have found high-quality accommodation, making this a holiday that combines great walking with plenty of culture and high levels of comfort.

Images courtesy of Andrew's Walks (© AW) & visitlakedistrict.com (© VLD)

Gallery

Approaching Wansfell Pike

Beside the lake at Windermere

Ambleside © VLD

Wray Castle

Looking over Windermere from Latterbarrow © AW

Hawkshead © AW

Beatrix Potter Museum © VLD

Views from the Old Man of Coniston © AW

Tarn Hows

View from Brantwood House © VLD

Slaters Bridge, Little Langdale

Heading towards Grasmere

Around Grasmere © AW

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. Similarly, given the nature of the terrain, you can choose your walking route each day – our detailed route notes usually include at least a couple of options. On the one hand, there are easier, lower-level alternatives to the high routes, if you are feeling less energetic and/or the weather is poor. On the other hand, there are some options which are more demanding than we’d normally suggest for a grade 2 holiday but which are perfect if you’re blessed with good weather and would relish the occasional extra challenge and the satisfaction of reaching a panoramic viewpoint or iconic peak.

Pay locally for bus journeys.

The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

You should always be prepared for wet weather, whichever month you are travelling.

Average temperatures and rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
°C	6	7	9	11	14	16	18	18	16	13	9	7
mm	154	119	108	90	93	94	103	113	97	130	123	151

Arrival

Arrival in Windermere

Arrival in Windermere

Depending on when you arrive, you may have time for a boat cruise around the lake, a great introduction to the marvellous scenery.

Night 1: at either Merewood or Briery Wood Country House Hotel or, if you choose to upgrade, Cragwood Country House Hotel (the first of 2 nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
Day 1

Circular route from Windermere: 14km/9miles, 6hrs; 735m ascent/descent

Circular route from Windermere: 14km/9miles, 6hrs; 735m ascent/descent

After an initial ascent, you join a path which contours the hillside, offering beautiful views up and down Windermere as you head towards bustling Ambleside, at the head of the lake. Take some time to explore this iconic Lakeland town – it is home to Bridge House, the first National Trust information centre – then continue your walk, soon passing Stockghyll Force, a 21-metre-high waterfall. From here, you start your ascent of Wansfell Pike (482 metres). There are superb views back over Ambleside as you rise along the well-laid path, but the best is yet to come: at the top you are rewarded with a 360-degree panorama encompassing both Windermere and Grasmere, your ultimate destination on this holiday. If you’d like to bag a Wainwright fell today, you can detour to nearby Baystones (487 metres). When you are ready, you descend to Troutbeck, an archetypal Lakeland village whose tranquillity contrasts with the bustle of Ambleside, and from here loop around the fell before a final descent to your hotel.

For an easier day, you could simply walk to Ambleside and then return by boat; follow an out-and-back route along the valley to Troutbeck; or take a half-day cruise on Windermere.

Windermere viewed from Wansfell Pike © AW

Circular route from Windermere: 14km
Day 2

Windermere to Coniston: 8km/5miles, 3hrs; 225m ascent / 210m descent

Windermere to Coniston: 8km/5miles, 3hrs; 225m ascent / 210m descent

Today’s walk starts in a suitably scenic manner, with a 40-minute boat ride across Windermere to its quieter western shore, where you’ll find Wray Castle, a Victorian neo-gothic castle where Beatrix Potter once holidayed that is now managed by the National Trust. There’s time for a visit if you so wish, after which you walk alongside the lake, with views across to Wansfell Pike, before turning away from the water and rising through forest to a viewpoint. On the upper part of the fell there are two out-and-back detours: one takes you down to placid Moss Eccles Tarn (adding 4.3km to your walk), while the second rises to the summit of Latterbarrow (adding 2.7km to your walk). Whether you choose one, both or neither of the detours, the route finishes with a descent into Hawkshead, a picturesque village famed for the collection of original Beatrix Potter artwork housed in its gallery, and the school which Wordsworth attended. To reach Coniston, you take the bus for the last leg; the bus stops right outside The Coniston Inn, your base for the next two nights.

The route from Windermere to Coniston

Windermere to Coniston: up to 15km
Day 3

Choice of routes from Coniston: 13.5km/8.5miles, 6.5hrs; or 10km/6miles, 4hrs

Choice of routes from Coniston: 13.5km/8.5miles, 6.5hrs; or 10km/6miles, 4hrs

Old Man of Coniston: 13.5km/8.5miles, 6.5hrs, 795m ascent/descent
If you are feeling energetic and are keen to bag another Wainwright, the obvious place to head today is to the Old Man of Coniston. The name of this 803-metre fell is something of a misnomer – rather than having a link or resemblance to a person, it is thought to come from the Celtic alt maen, which translates as ‘high stones’. Whatever the story behind the name, its rocky peak is an iconic one to bag. Rather than following the majority of walkers up and down the well-established route, we suggest a circuit, past the small tarn of Goat’s Water, up to the summit and down via Low Water and some abandoned copper mines.

Tarn Hows: 10km/6miles, 4hrs; 325m ascent/descent
Walking to Tarn Hows makes for an easier, but equally scenic day – sheltered on most sides by coniferous woodland, the tarn is one of those special places that is beautiful in any weather. You ascend steadily through woodland to the tarn, then circumnavigate its waters before returning to Coniston via Tom Gills Falls, another alluring spot at which to linger for a while.

Beatrix Potter Gallery & Brantwood House
If you prefer a day off from walking, you could take the bus to Hawkshead to visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery if you didn’t have time to do so on Day 2. Other options are to take a boat trip around the lake; explore Brantwood House (accessible by boat from your hotel), former home of John Ruskin; or visit the museum in Coniston itself, which tells the story of the famous people associated with the lake.

The walk to the Old Man of Coniston © AW

Tarn Hows

Old Man of Coniston: 13.5km

Tarn Hows: 10km
Day 4

Coniston to Grasmere: 16km/10miles, 6.5hrs; or 9.5km/6miles, 3.5hrs

Coniston to Grasmere: 16km/10miles, 6.5hrs; or 9.5km/6miles, 3.5hrs

Via Cathedral Quarry: 16km/10miles, 6.5hrs; 605m ascent/585m descent
The longer of the two routes leads directly from the inn. The bulk of the ascent is accomplished in the first 3km, rewarding you with a quiet and stunning traverse across the mountainside via a hanging valley, with a view that encompasses the rest of the route – you can even see the hillside where Alcock Tarn sits above Grasmere. After descending to Tilberthwaite and walking through a verdant landscape gradually being reclaimed from the old mining industry, you then have the chance to visit impressive Cathedral Quarry, an apt name given its size. You can access the cavernous lower chamber via a tunnel, or look down into the open upper quarry from a viewing platform. To continue, you cross a grade-II-listed bridge made of slate, then traverse the shoulder of Lingmore Fell to reach the village of Elterwater in Great Langdale. This is one of the region’s quieter valleys, yet the views are of classic Lakeland scenery, with rugged peaks all around you. Another ascent takes you to Huntingstile Crag, from where you descend to Grasmere.

Via Skelwith Bridge: 9.5km/6miles, 3.5hrs; 230m ascent/descent
For the shorter walk, you start by catching the bus north-eastwards. At the village of Skelwith Bridge, you take a path that follows the River Brathay past the small but powerful Skelwith Force, soon joining the Cumbrian Way to the lake and village of Elterwater, where your route merges with that of the longer option.

Your destination in Grasmere is the Rothay Garden Hotel, where you spend your final two nights.

Cathedral Quarry

Slaters Bridge

Via Cathedral Quarry: 16km

Via Skelwith Bridge: 9.5km
Day 5

Choice of routes from Grasmere: 13.5km/8.5miles, 5.5hrs; or 7.5km/5miles, 3hrs

Choice of routes from Grasmere: 13.5km/8.5miles, 5.5hrs; or 7.5km/5miles, 3hrs

Alcock Tarn & Loughrigg Terrace: up to 13.5km/8.5miles, 5.5hrs; 500m ascent/descent
For classic views over Grasmere village and lake – as well as panoramas extending over Windermere, where your holiday began, if you don’t mind a steep ascent to and descent from Alcock Tarn – we recommend this walk. It starts by rising below Butter Crag towards Alcock Tarn, although you can omit the tarn (and the demanding ascent/descent) by taking the shortcut. There are then two options for the return to Grasmere: one short, one long. The former takes the direct route, giving you the chance to visit Wordsworth’s former home, Dove Cottage, where he penned some of his most famous poems. The latter follows the Coffin Route – so named as it was the path along which bodies were carried for burial in Grasmere – to Rydal. Here, you circumnavigate the eponymous lake, passing Rydal Cave to reach Loughrigg Terrace, a natural balcony overlooking Grasmere’s waters which is particularly pretty in May, when the bluebells are in bloom. After drinking in the views, you descend to the water’s edge and return to the village for a final night at the Rothay Garden Hotel.

Easedale Tarn: 7.5km/5miles, 3hrs; 235m ascent/descent
For a shorter day, head instead to Easedale Tarn. Set in a bowl formed by treeless, rock-strewn hills, it makes a pleasant spot for a picnic, and the walk is short enough to be combined with a visit to Dove Cottage on your return to Grasmere. On the other hand, if you’d like to finish your break by bagging another Wainwright, you can extend the walk by detouring to Helm Crag (additional 3km and 300m ascent/descent), with its distinctive rocky pinnacle, a fitting spot from which to admire the dramatic scenery one last time.

The Coffin Route

Dove Cottage

Alcock Tarn and Loughrigg Terrace: up to 13.5km

Easedale Tarn: up to 10.5km

Accommodation

You stay in high-quality country inns, finishing in style at a 4-star retreat in Grasmere.

In Windermere, you can choose our upgrade option. If not, we will book one of the two other hotels shown below. Both are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 1-2
  Merewood Country House Hotel
  near Windermere
  
  4* country inn
  From its elevated position above Windermere, this former hunting lodge commands sweeping views across the lake. The comfortable bedrooms are appointed to a high standard, with free Wifi and a Nespresso coffee machine; upgrades to rooms with lake views are available. Exuding class and style, the public areas are characterised by high ceilings, ornate light fittings and period features, and include an Art Nouveau-style bar, a well-regarded fine-dining restaurant, a more informal grill restaurant where your included dinners are taken, and a cosy lounge with fireplace and piano.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Back
  
  Nights 1-2
  Briery Wood Country House Hotel
  near Windermere
  
  4* country inn
  Surrounded by seven acres of gardens and woodland close to Windermere, this is a friendly hotel which aims to provide attentive yet unobtrusive service so that you feel completely at home. Dinner is a highlight here – the well-respected restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes. The rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with free Wifi and tea and coffee-making facilities. Public areas include a bar and an inviting lounge.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Upgrade

Please tell us at the time of booking if you would like to stay at our upgrade hotel. Prices are shown in the 'Prices & Travel' section below.

Nights 1-2: upgrade
Cragwood Country House Hotel
near Windermere
- 4* country inn
Set amid a twenty-acre estate of landscaped gardens and woodland which lead down to the water’s edge, this is a wonderful lakeside retreat owned by the same team which runs the Merewood. Its décor combines high levels of comfort with period features – the wood-panelled reading room is particularly striking – while its restaurant boasts two AA rosettes. No two bedrooms are the same, but they are all kitted out with plenty of creature comforts, including free Wifi, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a complimentary selection of Penningtons teas. Upgrades to rooms with lake views are available.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Extra nights recommended

With an extra night or two here, you would have time for some cultural visits and/or a boat trip, in addition to the Old Man of Coniston walk.

Nights 3-4
The Coniston Inn
Coniston
- 3* country inn
The Coniston Inn is located half a mile outside the village of the same name, and boasts lawned gardens leading down to Coniston Water. The bedrooms – which have changed a lot since the early days of the inn, when it was frequented by illustrious guests such as Charles Darwin – are smart and comfortable, with free Wifi, plus tea and coffee-making facilities. Some look towards the fells, including the Old Man of Coniston, while others overlook the lake and Grizedale Forest. The focal point of the inn is the wooden-beamed pub itself, a friendly, inviting setting in which to enjoy a selection of real ales and home-cooked Cumbrian food.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
Extra nights recommended

There’s another enjoyable walk to the north of Grasmere, which you could undertake with an extra night here.

Nights 5-6
Rothay Garden Hotel
Grasmere
As its name suggests, one of the draws of this luxurious hotel is the attractive and restful two-acre garden on the banks of the River Rothay. Others include the attentive service; the small spa whose relaxation room, sauna, aroma room, and whirlpool with picture windows are reserved exclusively for hotel guests; the fine-dining restaurant; and the very comfortable bedrooms, which either have views of Silver How or, if you upgrade, their own patio or balcony overlooking the garden. A stylish lounge bar completes the picture.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night

Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

6 nights: 19 March 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start Sunday to Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
19 - 27 Mar 2024	£1035	£545
28 Mar - 25 Apr 2024	£1150	£680
26 Apr - 26 May 2024	£1220	£730
27 May - 25 Sep 2024	£1300	£805
26 - 30 Sep 2024	£1220	£715
1 - 25 Oct 2024	£1155	£680
3rd & 4th person discount	-£17
Single traveller supplement	£17

Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, and any connecting travel detailed below.

Included travel: transfer Grasmere-Windermere to collect car OR from/to Windermere railway station

Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays

Prices for upgrade option (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

6 nights, staying at Cragwood Country House Hotel: 19 March 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
19 - 27 Mar 2024	£1095	£580
28 Mar - 25 Apr 2024	£1220	£695
26 Apr - 26 May 2024	£1320	£765
27 May - 25 Sep 2024	£1375	£825
26 - 30 Sep 2024	£1280	£750
1 - 25 Oct 2024	£1220	£695
3rd & 4th person discount	-£17
Single traveller supplement	£17

Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, and any connecting travel detailed below.

Included travel: transfer Grasmere-Windermere to collect car OR from/to Windermere railway station

Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Merewood Country House Hotel, near Windermere
'4-poster with lake view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
'Lake view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18

The Coniston Inn, Coniston
'Lake or mountain view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
'Superior with lake or mountain view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£35

Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere
'Classic Superior': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
Deluxe: 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£44
'Deluxe Superior': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£55
Luxury double with balcony or terrace: 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£73

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

The Coniston Inn, Coniston (B&B)	Double room	Single room
19 Mar - 31 Mar 2024	£97	£176
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2024	£121	£224
01 May - 30 Sep 2024	£145	£266
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2024	£121	£224

Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere (B&B)	Double room	Single room
19 Mar - 31 Mar 2024	£117	£214
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2024	£128	£238
01 May - 31 May 2024	£135	£256
01 Jun - 30 Sep 2024	£165	£315
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2024	£135	£252

Room upgrades & extra nights for upgrade option

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Cragwood Country House Hotel, near Windermere
'4-poster with lake view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
'Lake view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18

The Coniston Inn, Coniston
'Lake or mountain view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
'Superior with lake or mountain view': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£35

Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere
'Classic Superior': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£18
Deluxe: 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£44
'Deluxe Superior': 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£55
Luxury double with balcony or terrace: 19 Mar - 31 Oct 2024	£73

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

The Coniston Inn, Coniston (B&B)	Double room	Single room
19 Mar - 31 Mar 2024	£97	£176
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2024	£121	£224
01 May - 30 Sep 2024	£145	£266
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2024	£121	£224

Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere (B&B)	Double room	Single room
19 Mar - 31 Mar 2024	£117	£214
01 Apr - 01 Apr 2024	£128	£238
01 May - 31 May 2024	£135	£256
01 Jun - 30 Sep 2024	£165	£315
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2024	£135	£252

Connecting travel

Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

Connecting travel options - via Oxenholme station

Outward route	Price per person	Latest arrival time
taxi Oxenholme station to hotel (0h30)	£20	flexible

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest departure time
taxi hotel to Oxenholme station (1h)	£31	flexible

Connecting travel options - via Windermere station

Outward route	Price per person	Latest arrival time
taxi Windermere station to hotel (0h10)	included	flexible

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest departure time
taxi hotel to Windermere station (0h45)	included	flexible

What is included

6 nights
4 dinners
6 breakfasts
luggage transported
route notes and maps
GPS navigation
taxi to collect car, or from/to Windermere station
boat ride across Windermere on day 2

Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

Mrs P Wood

Edinburgh

21 September 2023

This was our first walking holiday with Inntravel in Britain and it did not disappoint. Excellent accommodation, exceptional food at the Cragwood hotel. The walks were very well thought out with some challenging parts and wonderful scenery. Eeveryone was very friendly. The walk to Easdale Tarn was the perfect way to round off an excellent week of walking. Greens in Grasmere is lovely for a light lunch. Walking poles were very useful as some routes are quite steep and slippery
Mr I Bryant

Tunbridge Wells

13 July 2023

Well organised holiday, everything worked as it should (ie collection for baggage, boat ride across Windermere, return taxi back to collect car), walking notes and gpx files were very good.
Anon

24 June 2023

Inntravel provided us with an excellent self-guided walking tour of the Lake District. The accommodations and suggested walks met our expectations. We found that communication with Inntravel during the trip is best through phone and not email, as their email response is slow. The walks are gernally moderate for a 75 year old, but they are challenging when the steeper rocky paths are wet from the rain, which will happen during most visits to the Lake District.

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.

How do self-guided walking holidays work?

We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from A to B, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
Do you provide GPS navigation?

Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
Do you accept bookings from customers outside the UK?

Yes, absolutely. Over the years, we have arranged a great many holidays in the UK for customers living in the USA, Canada, Australia and beyond.

If you've never travelled with us before, it's worth reading the web pages which explain how we can cater for customers who live outside the UK. The main thing to bear in mind is that our tour operator's licence doesn't allow us to book flights that originate outside the UK, and nor are we able to book rail travel in the UK, so we can't make travel arrangements for you, other than pre-arranging taxis between the local railway station and the accommodation – see the ‘prices & travel’ section for the options available.

For practical information about travelling to the UK, see the 'what do I need to know about travelling to England, Scotland and Wales?' question.
I’m travelling alone. Is there anything I need to know?

Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
How do I make a booking?

Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

More information about the booking process >
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Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
Is this holiday suitable for children?

You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
Can I take my dog?

Unfortunately not. The Inntravel team includes many dog owners, but the extra considerations – such as whether taxi firms accept dogs for transfers to the start of walks, whether routes cross private land on which dogs are not allowed, and proximity to a vet’s – would add another layer of complexity to what are already quite complex holidays.
I'm not from the UK. What do I need to know about travelling to England, Scotland & Wales?

As a minimum, you will need a passport to enter the UK; requirements vary according to your nationality. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. You’ll need to check requirements on the website of your own country’s government or that of the British government. Our essential travel information page provides links to websites where you can find out about the applicable requirements, along with general official travel advice.

English is the most widely spoken of several official languages; in Wales, for example, Welsh has equal status. The currency is the British pound (Scotland issues its own bank notes, but Bank of England notes can be used in Scotland and vice versa). The UK follows Greenwich Mean Time during autumn and winter, but switches to British Summer Time (GMT + 1) from late March until late October.