England
Choose Your Pace: Hiking in England's National Parks
Program No. 22986RJ
Stay in traditional country houses on this hiking adventure across the English countryside and explore northern England’s national parks.
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13 days
12 nights
30 meals
11B 8L 11D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
3
The Howgill Fells and Sedbergh
Sedbergh
4
Upper Swaledale
Sedbergh
6
Catbells and Derwent Water.
Keswick
7
Above Ullswater
Keswick
8
Castlerigg
Keswick
12
Transfer via Quarry Bank, Wilmslow
Manchester
13
Program Concludes
Manchester
At a Glance
In the north of England, two hours south of the Scottish border, lies some of the most beautiful natural scenery England has to offer — and it’s yours to explore on this hiking adventure through fascinating landscapes of dales, lakes, pikes and crags. On daily hikes, experience the history and natural beauty of each region as local experts lead you along trails through the idyllic, and sometimes rugged, countryside. Choose a departure date with an itinerary that suits you, and select hikes from three activity levels on each hiking day. Stay at traditional English country houses with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and enjoy opportunities to interact with locals on the trails and at mealtimes!
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Hiking up to 12 miles (up to six hours) daily over varied terrain. Choose between hikes of varying difficulty and length to customize your learning adventure. Hiking routes differ by date.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Select from a range of itineraries to explore iconic national parks in northern England.
- Stay in traditional English country houses and enjoy opportunities to mingle with UK hikers who are on their own walking adventures in the region.
- Be joined on this adventure by U.K. residents staying at the houses.
- Tailor your learning adventure with the hikes that are right for you by selecting excursions of varying lengths and difficulties.
General Notes
You will be joined on this adventure with UK residents staying at the houses.
Suggested Reading List
(8 books)
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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in England's National Parks
Program Number: 22986
Ramble On: A History of Hiking
Bradt Slow Travel: Yorkshire Dales
William Wordsworth
Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells
O Joy for me! Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the Origins of Fellwalking in the Lake District 1790-1802
National Parks of Britain
The Little Book of Yorkshire
Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes