3-Day Lake District High Adventure

Enjoy two nights stay at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel located close to Lake Windermere. This comfortable hotel, formerly owned by Beatrix Potter is set in 6 acres of mature gardens and offers superb accommodation and fine dinning in it's award winning restaurant. Views over the lake and to the fells are spectacular anytime of the year.

Your short break also includes the High Mountain Passes Spectacular. The route is one fashioned by Emperor Hadrian's Roman legions in the first century. Over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, before descending to lovely Eskdale. Following lunch you embark on the famous steam railway journey through Eskdale and onwards to Wasdale and Wastwater (England's deepest and most dramatic lake).

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Schedule details

Departure Point:

From Windermere Railway Station, or hotels/guest houses/youth hostels in Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere or Ambleside.

Departure Time:

9:25am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Steam train trip
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Luxury mini-coach transport
• Two breakfasts and two dinners
• The High Adventure - High Mountain Passes Spectacular tour
• Two nights accommodation at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel

Exclusions:

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

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair access is required.
• Maximum tour group size is 16
• Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Itinerary:

Day One: Arrival transfer to accommodation and free time
Day Two: The High Adventure - High Mountain Passes Spectacular tour
Day Three: Free time and departure transfer from accommodation

Tour Highlights

• Hardknott and Wrynose Mountain Passes - the steepest and most exhilarating in England
• Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway
• The internationally renowned World Owl Trust
• Central and Western Lakes including Wastwater - England's deepest lake
• Coniston Water - associated with John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome and Donald Campbell
• Hardknott Roman Fort - with magnificent views to Scafell and central mountain peaks

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.