Lake District walking tours hints and ideas

Posted by alberta jones on February 12th, 2016

Walking happens naturally when a tourist comes to Lake District. The area has the most beautiful landscape you have ever seen. As a result, tour operators in the area provide wonderful Lake District walking tours to people who do not mind walking. The fells are irresistibly beautiful not to mention the unique white houses that dot the landscape.

It is thus good to come to this place personally so that you can witness its elegance and beauty when walking. Among the most popular tourist attractions that could be accessed by foot is the Lake District National Park. Boasting eight hundred and eighty-five miles of beautiful scenery, the park covers almost the whole of the northwest region. It happened to be just barren, abandoned plain prior to the middle of 1800s.

Then when they constructed the popular Windermere railway in 1847 the area began to attract explorers. Until now most tourists who buy Lake District guided walks arrive by train, and then enter Lake District via Windermere. The village of Hawkshead is so pretty and people are unable to finish their trip without touring it because of its strong connections to the famous William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Poetic works of Wordsworth who schooled in Hawkshead can be viewed in Dove Cottage. His remains were laid in St Oswald’s Churchyard.

If there is an area in England that has multiple lakes it is Lake District. During your Lake District walking tours, ask your guide to take you to the west of Windermere to cruise Coniston Water. As well take the time to go to the north of Wastwater where Lake Buttermere is located, which is very scenic no matter where one is viewing it from. Wastewater is said to be the deepest lake in England and along with Wasdale valley they are located to the west of Windermere. Borrowdale and Derwentwater are found east of Buttermere while Ullswater is further east. It is also thought to be the most magnificent water reservoir.

How can we even skip the Sprinkling Tarn? While you are at it, trek towards Helvellyn, the third tallest (3,117ft) hill in the country. You will ascend through the Striding Edge ridge and descend via Swirral Edge. If your main interest is climbing peaks, try Scafell Pike as well. Rising 3,209 feet above sea level, Scafell Pike is the highest peak in England. Most hikers do not manage to climb up to the top, though, particularly during bad weather.

But those who get to the top are charmed with the most beautiful views of the valley of Wasdale. For those who are not adequately fit for very strenuous climbing, Skiddaw should do the trick. Boasting 3053 feet, height, Skiddaw is still too high for some walkers but it offers the best views of Derwentwater, Borrowdale and Keswick. It requires about five hours, utmost, while Coniston Old Man hill (2634 feet tall) is probably the least strenuous of all peaks as it is not very steep. Now that you know what to expect, ensure that you purchase your Lake District guided walks soon.

Do you want to enjoy your holiday in England? If so, see to it that you take a walk via our Lake District walking tours. We offer Lake District guided walks via our website where you are also supposed to book trips from. Feel free to visit us!

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