The High Adventure - High Mountain Passes Spectacular

Nothing in Britain surpasses the grandeur of Lakeland's central mountains. The route is that fashioned by Emperor Hadrians's Roman legions in the first century AD. You will travel over the steepest passes in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, before descending into lovely Eskdale You will then visit lakes Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal Water on your return to Windermere.

Traveling over the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes from Langdale to Eskdale, you will stop at  the top of Wrynose for morning tea. After traversing the passes stop at the Roman Fort, 1,000 ft, up on the fells. You have the opportunity to walk through the fort and see the fantastic view to Upper Eskdale, Scafell and Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountains.

Next you will ride on the miniature Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, before a lunch stop at one of the valley inns.

In the afternoon you will continue to Wastwater, Britain’s favorite view, and take in the views up into Wasdale and across the lake to the famous 1,500 foot screes. From here head north over Cold Fell, passing, in the distance, Ennerdale Water and alongside Loweswater, through the Lorton Valley and over Whinlatter Pass to the visitor center for a refreshment stop and a chance to look for the red squirrels.

On our journey back to Windermere we see Bassenthwaite Lake and pass by Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal Water.

Tour Highlights

• The Langdales
• Hardknott and Wrynose Mountain Passes - the steepest and most exhilarating in England
• Hardknott Roman Fort - with magnificent views to Scafell and central mountain peaks
• Ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway
• Wastwater
• Ennerdale and Cold Fell
• Loweswater
• Whinlatter Pass and visitor centre
• Bassenthwaite
• Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal Water

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Windermere Railway Station or accommodation in Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere or Ambleside.

Departure Time:

9:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 16 people)
• Morning Coffee and biscuits
• Entrance fees
• Ravenglass/Eskdale Steam Railway ticket

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
• Minimum age is 6 years

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