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Bridge End in Little Langdale; the Langdale Pikes behind
Trekking in Little Langdale; the Langdale Pikes behind

South Lakes Circuit
Self-guided walking holiday

Details
4 days' trekking
Lake District, England
Blue2
 Grade (Explained)
Self-guided
Starting in Ambleside
Ending in Ambleside
Typical walk 14km, 300m ascent
Highest altitude 335m
Dog-friendly

Latest research
February 2013 (Anna-Maria, Chris)

Chapel Stile in Great Langdale
Great Langdale (Photo gallery)

Accommodation
5 nights, staying in:
B&Bs and guesthouses (2)
Inns (2)
Small hotel (1)

Included
Accommodation and itinerary
Breakfasts
Expert and unlimited advice
Routecards, maps, local info
Emergency card

Season for self-guided treks
1 April to 30 September 2013
Trek on your ideal dates

Prices

4 stages (5 nights)
A good all-round trek
£390 per person
£120 single supp
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We take 4 stages as the norm; please ask us about a shorter or longer trip

Blea Tarn and the Langdale Pikes
Blea Tarn (Photo gallery)

Options
Add baggage transfer - please ask
Add an extra day to climb a peak
Walk the route in a faster time
Stay in luxury or in hostels


+ A logical route for a short, easy trek
+ Charming, tranquil and captivating scenery
+ Link Hawkshead, Coniston and Langdale

Latest news May 2013
Please ask about our 2013 season which is underway and runs til 30th September. To match up with our new Lake District Circuit, for 2013 the direction of the South Lakes Circuit changes to anti-clockwise. The route starts with the gentle walk up Great Langdale.

This beautiful circular walk leads you over 4 days through the heart of Southern Lakeland. Each day, follow the gentle course to your next destination.

The route is a clever one, though we say so ourselves! It links up the area's classic walking destinations including Grizedale Forest and Great Langdale, as well as the quieter tracks and paths. This region of the Lakes is particularly suited to rambling, or easy walking, thanks to its network of trails and the ever-changing landscape.

Starting in Ambleside and linking up Great Langdale, Coniston and Hawkshead in a logical loop, your pace need never be too high. The terrain is low in comparison to the high Lakeland fells, and the paths underfoot are mostly excellent. A mile of path might take you though woodland, across a field, past a tarn on a wide stony track, and along a country lane.

Your accommodation is in our varied schedule of guesthouses and inns. For your three nights 'on the road' you'll spend two nights in small villages - Coniston and Hawkshead - and one night in a more rural location, the rarified atmosphere of Great Langdale. A friendly guesthouse in Ambleside completes the picture for your first and last nights, letting you get to know this bustling centre of the southern Lakes.

Map showing the route of UK Exploratory's South Lakes Circuit self-guided walking holiday














Happy clients

"The pack was well written and up to date.

Scenery? "Beautiful. Cannot explain how lovely it is whatever the weather.

"Everywhere was so kind to us and the dog. Very good service. Thank you for a different holiday, loved every minute."

Mr & Mrs Lees and Lottie, UK
(South Lakes Circuit, July 2011)

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North Lakes Circuit
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