Sign in with your email and password below and manage your bookings.
Duration 9 Days / 8 Nights
Grade 
Start / Finish St. Bees / Kirkby Stephen
Distance 129 km / 80 miles
Trip Style Self Guided
Availability 
Price From $1,036Experience the essence of north-west England on a carefully created route by Alfred Wainwright, a famous walker and author of travel guides, starting at St. Bees and ending at Kirkby Stephen.
St. Bees, a small town on the west coast of Cumbria, famous for its extensive sandy beach, will be the starting point for this unforgettable walking holiday in the north of England.
This is a preamble of what this route will be like. Start your day by visiting St. Bees Head, a reddish-sand cliff from where you'll have incredible views of Scotland, the Isle of Man, and the south coast. Later, you will continue on your path to the Lake District, a region in the north-west of England characterized by its beautiful landscapes of lakes and mountains, and ascend Dent Hill, a 352-metre-high promontory.
Start your day walking on the shores of Ennerdale Water, a glacial lake located on the western side of Lake District National Park.
Then you will have the option to choose the route to Rosthwaite, in Borrowdale Valley. You can go down the lower part, near the summits in this area of the national park, or on a higher stretch that will be accompanied by fantastic views.
The day will begin with the breath-taking views you'll have as you ascend Lining Crag, one of the summits in the Lake District.
Later you can continue through Wythburn Valley and then through Easedale Valley or follow Helm Crag, a 405-metre-high promontory located in Central Fells, a group of hills in this region.
This will be a quiet day when you won't have to walk that much and enjoy incredible scenery. You'll cross the valleyand have the chance to revel in the panorama over Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District.
Today is the day to say goodbye to the Lake District to follow your path to Shap. You'll begin an ascent to Kidsty Pike, later drop west to Haweswater Reservoir, then continue on a simpler stretch, which although extensive, won't need as much effort.
Today will be a day to enjoy a quiet walk without many ascents to Orton, a small village located south of Penrith, Cumbria and near the River Lune.
Today's landscapes will be very different from those of the previous days, because on this tour, you will find yourself in the middle of fields, crops and prehistoric archaeological sites. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Kirkby Stephen, a town located in the charming Upper Eden Valley and characterized by its ancient buildings.
The day has come to say goodbye to this unforgettable tour from coast to coast and return home.
End of our services.
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
To reach the starting point of this walking holiday, we recommend the following options:
The first is to get to Manchester Airport and then transfer to St. Bees by train (approximately 4 hours).
The second is to get to Newcastle Airport and take a train to St. Bees (approximately 4 hours).
The third option is to travel to one of London's airports and from there take a train to St. Bees.
When you finish your journey, you have three options from Kirkby Stephen:
The first is to head by train, via Carlisle, to Manchester Airport.
The second is to go by bus and train to Newcastle Airport.
The third option is to take a train to one of London's airports.
We recommend reviewing the Traveline and Trainline websites.
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
We recommend you take this walking holiday between the end of March and October.
In particular, between April and May it can be a good time to travel, as the climate is quite pleasant.
Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
Yes, this is a requirement to book with us. It's important that this insurance covers your activities, emergency evacuation, and hospital care.
You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you.
If you prefer, you can also use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.
Walking Holidays
Camino de Santiago
About Us
Request a Quote
Itinerary
Services
Accommodation
Map
Travel & Transfers
FAQs