Lake District: Walking Break Information

We are keen to help you choose the right walking break and ensure that you have all the information you need about our walking breaks in the Lake District, our walking tours, what´s included, what´s not, what to bring and anything else you can think of.

If your question is not answered here you can contact Mike or Paula directly at Pinnacle Walking Holidays as we’d like to help, please phone us on 01625 576 321, email us or complete our enquiry form and we will do our best to get you a quick answer.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Directions and driving instructions will be sent with your final holiday information. Parking is plentiful at the hotel.

The airports serving the Lake District are; Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle and Liverpool.

» You might like to try Skyscanner to help select your nearest airport and find the cheapest flight for your destination.
» National Express coaches run throughout the UK and Europe.
» National Rail Enquiries has lots of information on their website including timetables for all rail links to UK airports.
» Another highly recommended website is Transport Direct they can plan your journey from your door to your chosen destination, they are also very good for checking road and motorway congestions.

We are more than happy to help with any advice or travel information you may need.

WALKING TOUR GRADES

We classify the majority of walking tours on our Lake District Walking Breaks as MODERATE. This means a walk of five to six hours, with some steep sections over rough and rocky terrain, but usually on well made paths.

The weather or group circumstance may dictate a change in our walking plans to include EASY or STRENUOUS walks. An easy walk is usually four to five hours at a relaxed pace, taking in the flora and fauna en-route; gradients are gentle and are on well trodden paths. A strenuous walk will cover longer distances with sustained ascents and descents often rough underfoot. As strenuous walks are generally over six hours a good level of fitness is required.

We always walk at the pace of the slowest person and like to give guests the opportunity to take in the beauty of the surroundings.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING, WHAT TO BRING

» Walking boots or shoes with good cleats in the soles
» Walking socks
» Windproof tops
» Walking trousers
» Waterproof jacket and trousers
» Hat and gloves
» Sun hat
» Day rucksack
» Walking poles; optional
» Flask and water-bottle
» Sunscreen and insect repellent
» Camera and binoculars optional
» Map; optional - OS English Lakes; OL7/OL6

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