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Lake District - Conistonwater: 12th March 2010
Hotel:
Monk Coniston
Board Basis: Full Board
Our experienced guides offer the choice of up to three different walks each day
Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness
We provide flexible holidays, take an Easier Walk one day and switch to a Harder Walk the next, or choose to explore the Lake District independently
We offer a social activity each evening
Easier Walks:
6 to 9 miles on generally well-graded valley, fell and lakeside paths.
Up to 1,250ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
Follow in the footsteps of William Wordsworth on walks around Rydal Water to Grasmere
Explore Swallows and Amazons country from the shores of Coniston Water
Woodland walk to Tarn Hows or stroll amidst the peaceful surroundings of Little Langdale
Medium Walks:
7 to 10½ miles on good, but sometimes rocky paths to lower summits and moorland fells.
Up to 2,550ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
Gaze down on the huge glacial valley of Great Langdale from the top of Crinkle Crags
Admire the serene setting of Grasmere from Helm Crag
The dramatic Langdale Pikes and Coniston Fells offer a wealth of excellent walks
Harder Walks:
8½ to 12½ miles using steep and rough paths to mountain summits.
Up to 3,800ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
The Old Man of Coniston, Swirl How and Wetherlam are all within easy reach of Monk Coniston
A little further afield we could ascend Fairfield via Cofa Pike, head for the summit of Bow Fell, or explore High Street and the Far Eastern Fells
Local transport
On some days the walks start and finish at our Country House, Monk Coniston. On other days you’ll be transported to other parts of the Lake District. The cost of all transport to and from the walks is included in the price of your holiday |
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| Flights |
The nearest airport is at Manchester.
Manchester Airport has its own station with trains to Windermere (usually 1 change at Oxenholme). Journey time is around 2 hours. |
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| Includes |
Full Board en-suite accommodation with all meals included
A full programme of guided walks
Transport to and from the walks
Social activities in the evenings |
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| Extras |
Single Room Supplement
Flights and airport transfers |
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HIGHLIGHTS
Outstanding location overlooking Coniston Water, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains
Ascend the mountain summits of the Old Man of Coniston, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes
Walk by lakes and tarns and visit the Lakeland stone villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead
Discover the area’s literary connections with William Wordsworth, Arthur Ransome, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter
Walk past abandoned copper mines and slate quarries, now blending into the landscape, evidence of Lakeland’s rich industrial past
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