Traverse of The Lake District - 26 July
26 July-02 August 2025
TRAVERSE THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK
Your perfect introduction to multi-day hiking!
Discover the beauty of the Lake District National Park on this 100km adventure as you traverse its entire length. Over 6 inspiring days, you’ll follow scenic trails, explore tranquil valleys, and cross stunning mountain passes, immersing yourself in some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes.
With one unforgettable night of wild camping under the stars, this journey takes you off the beaten path and away from the crowds for a true taste of the wilderness.
What to Expect
100km of spectacular scenery: Hike through valleys, mountain passes, and rolling fells.
6 days, 5 nights: Spend nights in campsites, bunkhouses, and one wild camping experience.
Led by experts: Travel safely with a qualified and experienced Mountain Leader.
Self-sufficient adventure: Carry your expedition rucksack and essential gear, embracing the freedom of life on the trail.
A Journey for Everyone
This trip is designed for those looking to experience multi-day hiking for the first time. You’ll hike mostly on well-defined tracks and paths, with manageable daily distances and plenty of opportunity to soak in the scenery. A reasonable level of fitness is required, but no previous wild camping experience is needed – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to try something new!
Your Trip Includes
Expert leadership and navigation
Tents, sleeping bags, mats, and cooking equipment (you’re welcome to bring your own!)
A mix of campsites, bunkhouses, and a night of wild camping
Why Join This Trip?
Experience the Lake District’s natural beauty from end to end
Learn the basics of multi-day hiking and wild camping
Step away from the hustle and reconnect with nature
Enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded adventurers
Ready to Explore?
This is the perfect chance to take your first steps into the world of multi-day hiking while discovering one of the UK’s most iconic landscapes. With expert guidance and a well-planned route, you’ll gain confidence, memories, and an experience you’ll never forget.
Spaces are limited – book your spot today and start your adventure!
Please note that exact route and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time - The beauty of this trip is that the plans can be loose to allow for uncontrollable factors such as the weather
Saturday (from 10am) - Meet outside Euston Railway Station and take a relaxing train journey to The Lake District. You will be met at the train station and transported to your hostel/campsite accommodation for the night for a full trip briefing, kit check and readying yourself for the days ahead.
Sunday - You will be transported to the Eastern boundary of The Lake District, where the first hike begins - a 10km hike to a remote corner of the Eastern Fells. This area is one of the least trodden of the entire National Park adn we'd be surprised if you saw anyone other than the group on this day.
This is your first wild camp night, so you will be shown how to pitch the tents before having dinner in the remote wilderness before heading to bed in the million star hotel.
Monday - After breakfast, you will help pack away the camping kit and make your way west to the mountain plateau of High Street.
There will be an option of camping on a summit or next to a river/lake (location will depend on the weather)
You will pitch the tents before dinner and a mug of wine as you (hopefully) watch the sun set over the horizon.
Tuesday - Packing the camping kit away, you will descend to Ullswater before catching the ferry on a relaxing jounrey down the length of the lake. Yoiu will then continue on your journey through the Patterdale Valley and up through a mountain pass to a lake.
Another remote spot awaits for your wild camp under the stars...
Wednesday - Today will see you hike through a pass and down towards Grassmere. You will continue your jounrey away from the day trippers, back up to the middle fells. Continuing on towards the Langdale Pikes as you approach Scafell Pike, you will camp up high for wodnerful views of sunset and, if you dare to get up early enough, sunrise!
Thursday - After an early breakfast you will pack the tents away for the final time and continue on your journey west and under the shadow of the highest peaks in The Lake District. Heading over the high pass of Esk Hause and the narrow "Windy Gap" between Great Gable and Green Gable you will traverse above the valley to reach the wonderful ridgeline above Ennerdale (one of the most remote valleys in The Lake District and the site of one of the oldest rewilding projects in The UK).You will follow the plateua past Pillar and on towards the western end of The Lake District National Park
Friday - Descending into the Ennerdale valley you will notice a significiant change in landscape as the valley fills with trees. You will reach an easy track before ending the day at the far western side of The Lake District.
This final day will be a relaxed hike along the southern shores of Ennerdale Water to the village of Ennerdale Bridge on the Western boundary of The Lake District National Park.
After a celebratory pint in the local pub (often voted the best pub in Cumbria) you will be met by the support vehicle and transported to your final night accommodation (hostel/bunkhouse/cottage) for a well needed shower!
Saturday - The mornig is free for you to explore the local area before you are transported to the train station in the early afternoon for a return back home
