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5-Night Southern Lake District Guided Walking for Solos Holiday 5-Night Southern Lake District Guided Walking for Solos Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Holidays for Solos Destinations: Lake District & England Trip code: CNBOS-5 2, 3 & 5 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW A Guided Walking holiday based in the National Trust’s historic Monk Coniston Hall, overlooking Coniston Water. It's the ideal way to explore the beautiful lakes and mountains in the Lake District National Park and meet other solo travellers. Enjoy a choice of guided walks day to make the most of the area and to get to know your fellow walkers. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Full Board en-suite accommodation in our country house. There's no extra charge for single rooms • A full programme of walks with all transport to and from the walks, and light-hearted evening activities • Choose from up to 3 guided walks each walking day, with expert guides • Relax in our Gothic-style country house with its lakeside location and glorious views • We pride ourselves on the social atmosphere of our holidays - walk together, eat together and relax together www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Ascend mountain summits in the Southern Lake District • Walk by lakes and tarns and visit the Lakeland stone villages • Discover the area’s literary connections with William Wordsworth, Arthur Ransome, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter • Walk past abandoned copper mines and slate quarries, now blending into the landscape, evidence of Lakeland’s rich industrial past TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity Level 2, 3 and 5, Explore the very best of the Lake District on our guided walks. We offer the opportunity to climb famous summits including Bow Fell, the Langdale Pikes and the Old Man of Coniston. Alternatively explore the beautiful valleys and lakeside paths; seeking out secret corners such as Cathedral Cave in Little Langdale. Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides who will bring this stunning national park to life. Our experienced guides offer the choice of three different walks each day Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness We provide flexible holidays. Join our guided walks, explore independently, or relax at Monk Coniston ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Tarn Hows And Grizedale Option 1 - Tarn Hows Distance: 6 miles (10km) Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m) In Summary: Walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter through the woods from Monk Coniston to the stunningly beautiful lake of Tarn Hows, returning via Yew Tree Farm; a great walk right on the doorstep. Highlight: Yew Tree Farm was donated to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter and used for the film Miss Potter. Option 2 - Tom Heights Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 1,100 feet (340m) In Summary: Walk across fields to Yew Tree Farm and the Yewdale Valley. After ascending Tom Heights we return via Tarn Hows. Highlight: Tom Heights is dwarfed by the surrounding peaks, but it enjoys great views over the local www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 countryside. Option 3 - Tarn Hows, Carron Crag & Brantwood Distance: 10½ miles (17km) Ascent: 1,650 feet (500m) In Summary: A stride out from the house including the iconic Tarn Hows and the occasionally spectacular views framed by the boughs of this vast expanse of mixed forest. Highlight: The occasional art installations positioned amongst the oaks and pines of Grizedale Forest, including a treefold, and a huge circular frame. Day 3: Troutbeck And The Far Eastern Fells Option 1 - Troutbeck To Ambleside Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) Ascent: 900 feet (280m) In Summary: Enjoy fabulous views of Windermere from the lower slopes of Wansfell on a walk from 17th century Jesus Church at Troutbeck to Ambleside. Highlight: There's plenty of time to explore the popular town of Ambleside or relax by the lakeshore. Option 2 - Elterwater & Loughrigg Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km) Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m) In Summary: We start today's walk by following the Cumbria Way to the village of Elterwater. Ascending to Loughrigg fell we are treated to jaw dropping views over the Langdales and across Rydal Water, before beginning our descent to Ambleside. Highlight: Spectacular views from the tracks around Loughrigg Fell. Option 3 - Wansfell Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7km) Ascent: 1840 ft (561m) In Summary: Enjoy views from Wansfell Pike before descending to Troutbeck and following the route taken by the easier group back to Ambleside. Highlight: Beatrix Potter used to live at Troutbeck Park Farm, where she bred herdwick sheep. The property, and the sheep are now the property of the National Trust. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Day 4: Coniston Fells Option 1 - Wharton Tarn, Grizedale And Brantwood Distance: 7.5 miles (12.5km) Ascent: 1,400 feet (430m) In summary: A wooded walk to Wharton Tarn. Walk around the tarn before entering Grizedale Forest. The forest gives way to open fell affording excellent views of Coniston Water. Continue to Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin. Highlight: The easy descent to Brantwood over open fell with spectacular lake and mountain views. Option 2 - Coniston To Hawkshead Distance: 8 miles (13km) Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m) In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows. Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Option 3 - Yewdale Fell And Black Crag Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 2400 feet (730m) Summary: A walk on the Yewdale Fells taking in Goat Crag and Tilberthwaite Gill, continuing to Black Crag for excellent views of the Coniston, Langdale and Troutbeck fells. Highlight: Tilberthwaite Gill is the most impressive water filled ravine in the Lake District. Day 5: The Langdale Valley Option 1 - Langdale Valley Distance: 7 miles (11km) Ascent: 700 feet (220m) In Summary: Follow the Langdale Valley past Elterwater village, to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel through increasingly grand scenery. Highlight: The two spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force; two of the best cascades in the Lake District. Option 2 - Stickle Tarn Distance: 7½ miles (12km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Ascent: 2,100 feet (640m) In Summary: We start today's walk in Skelwith Bridge, passing Loughrigg Tarn before ascending to Swinescar Pike and Stickle Tarn. We end the walk at the New Dungeon Ghyll pub, where we'll have the opportunity to stop for a refreshing drink! Highlight: Stickle Tarn was enlarged by the building of a stone dam in 1838 and is used to supply water for the inhabitants of Langdale. Option 3 - Above Langdale Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 2,200 feet (680m) In Summary: Ascend to the great viewpoints of Side Pike and Lingmoor on the Langdale skyline. We descend to Elterwater Village to join the Cumbria Way along the base of this immense glacial valley. Highlight: 'Threading the needle' (squeezing through a narrow fissure) to reach the summit of Lingmoor, and its classic view of the Langdale Pikes. Day 6: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. ACCOMMODATION Monk Coniston Wrapped in manicured gardens with stunning views over Coniston Water, Monk Coniston combines country house grandeur and romantic, gothic-style charm with contemporary touches to great effect among the rugged landscapes of the Lake District. Rocky mountains and grassy fells loom all around this handsome home, once owned by Beatrix Potter, and more latterly turned hikers’ hotel and owned by the National Trust. Fell- flecked scenery unfurls from the windows of the bedrooms in the main house, adjoining cottage and counting house. While the setting remains traditional and the grand entrance recalls a traditional era, the interiors have been swept into the present with bold patterns and comfy fabrics. Beyond the house, trails from the doorstep set off to explore the Lake District. Climb famous summits including Bow Fell, the Langdale Pikes and the Old Man of Coniston. Bag a series of Wainwright summits. Alternatively, slip into the beautiful valleys and stroll picturesque lakeside paths in search of secret corners such as Cathedral Cove in Little Langdale. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Matchless Country House Accommodation Accommodation Info Need To Know Important Covid-19 Steps We Have Taken For Guest Safety: Please Read Following the relaxation in government guidance on 19 July, we are continuing to take extra steps to keep our guests leaders, and staff safe in our HF country houses. We ask all our guests to respect the measures put in place. The English, Scottish and Welsh governments are not in sync, so measures in our country houses will vary between the nations. With the relaxation of social distancing in England, from 19 July we will be allowing larger groups to dine and relax in the bar together. However, we will still give guests space e.g. we will seat 6 people at a table where pre-pandemic we may have seated 8. We will ensure our public rooms are well ventilated by opening doors and windows wherever possible. If you have any concerns about distancing, please speak to the House Manager. The government recommendation for England is to wear face coverings in crowded areas. You must wear a face covering by law in public areas in hotels in Scotland. This is mandatory in public spaces; however, face coverings will not be required whilst eating and drinking in the restaurant and bar areas or whilst you are outside our houses.
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