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There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria. Whether you’re an avid, well-equipped fell climber or just stick on a comfy pair of shoes to go for a short amble, you’ll find the greatest variety of walking routes of anywhere in the country. Most of the region’s best-known walks are easily accessible from Cumbrian towns, while the mountain of supporting literature – leaflets, pamphlets and guidebooks, including the fell walker’s bible, Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells – means that every step you take will be well mapped. From a gentle stroll to a challenging hill walk or a multi-day trial, Cumbria has walks for every level of interest, but what makes walking here so special isn’t just the variety. It’s that going for a walk in Cumbria means stepping out onto nature’s most beautiful canvas, with stunning scenery at virtually every step.
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials…
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Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
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Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Big dog friendly hiking guidebooks, guided walks and fun map reading skills days in the Lake…
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Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
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Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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