Lake District Guided Walks and Walking Tours

Below are some of the designed routes for walking tours I offer. Each one is a fully guided walk, meaning I’ll be guiding you personally on the whole walk. The walks vary in difficulty and terrain, with some containing more uphill than others. Generally they are all across lower level scenery and are very accessible for most adults with even a reasonable level of walking fitness and agility. All the walks are available to book for a private guided experience, and some are available to join as a group walk.

What’s Included on the walks?

Be shown around beautiful Lake District scenery with spectacular views

• Suitable for a wide range of abilities – walks at a leisurely pace including plenty of stops, and no mountains to climb

• No need to plan or navigate – all admin made easy: on booking receive detailed information on where to meet, parking costs and information on what to bring with you. Then simply follow me on the day

• No minimum numbers - I will always run the walk no matter how many people book, even if you are the only one

• Chat, have fun, socialise and share your experience meeting new people

• Learn about the area including how the landscape was formed, Lake District culture, history, plant and animal life and place names. Plus pick my brains on other things to see and do during your trip!

• Get pictures of you with amazing backdrops taken by me along the way and sent to you after the walk – no need to rely on selfies for those perfect memories and Instagram worthy shots

• Refreshment stops (with a view)

• Doesn’t take up your whole day – back for early / mid afternoon with plenty of time for further afternoon exploring and dinner plans

• Plus - part of your booking cost goes towards important Lake District charities – meaning you do your bit for the area you’re visiting all included in the price you pay




 

Langdale - Lake District Walking Tour

Langdale is a perfect example of what the Lake District has to offer walkers right in the heart of the national park. This guided walk explores the area around the bottom of the two valleys – Great Langdale and Little Langdale. Taking in rivers, 2 waterfalls, lakes, iconic bridges, farmland, woodland, historic secret caves and both valleys, this walk really does give a bit of everything! The beautiful and varied landscapes contrast in the two valleys with stunning views, peaceful paths, and awe inspiring landmarks.

Duration: 4-5 hours including coffee and lunch stops, taken at a leisurely pace with breaks when needed.


Eskdale - Lake District Walking Tour

Eskdale is a stunning valley in the Western part of the Lake District. This guided walk explores the hidden beauties of Eskdale including one of the most impressive waterfalls and most exquisite rivers in the Lake District, and some very special ancient oceanic woodland that makes you feel like you’re lost in a fairy land.

Duration: 3-4 hours including one stop, taken at a leisurely pace with breaks when needed.

Ullswater lakeshore walk - Lake District Walking Tour

Ullswater is one of my favourite parts of the Lake District, and often regarded as the prettiest lake. This walk explores the lake in a very special way! We take the steamboat across the lake, then walk back to where we started. Climbing a small fell with spectacular views of the lake, then following the shoreline through woodland along a stunning path back.

Duration: Boat ride 35 minutes. Walk 4-5 hours including one stop, taken at a leisurely pace with breaks when needed.

Please note: This walk incurs an additional cost for the steamboat ride. Please enquire on booking for more details.

Grasmere and Loughrigg Fell - Lake District Walking Tour

This walk is a fantastic introduction to hill walking, as we take in one of the smaller fells, but with big views! From the village of Grasmere we go through woodland and up to the top of Loughrigg Fell, with stunning views over Grasmere, Langdale, Windermere and beyond. On the way back we explore a cave at an old quarry site, and hug the lake shore to head back to the village.

Duration: 4-5 hours including one stop, taken at a leisurely pace with breaks when needed.

 

Reviews

Langdale

“So, I booked this very last minute and was a little nervous as it’s the first time I’ve ever done this. Jamie was amazing, his knowledge of the area was spot on. We had a beautiful sunny walk around the area, Taking in Lakes, waterfalls, caves . I would highly recommend a guided walk with Jamie. Perfect day in the lakes. Thank you Jamie 👍” - Donna

“The walk was incredible, and Jamie is very experienced and professional. He knows the area well and we feel we are in safe hand. This is the first long walk that we’ve done, and it was definitely fun with a good amount of challenges. We have no experience in this sort of exercise, and will definitely recommend this experience to anyone that have the same concerns! It’s a leisurely paced walk, and if you can go shopping for hours, you will be absolutely fine :)” - Chung-Lin


“I went on this with a friend and it exceeded both our expectations. The area is beautiful! Jamie is a terrific guide, passionate and super knowledgeable as well as a fantastic guy! Couldn't recommend this enough!” - Serj

“An excellent guide with Jamie through a beautiful part of the world. Jamie took his time to share his knowledge and passion for the area. We loved the views, Cathedral cave and the ancient bridge we went over. Such fabulous views all the way as Jamie guided us around the Langdales. The waterfall was wonderful too. We highly recommend this experience with Jamie.” - Gill and David

“Today I spent 6 hours hiking with Jamie around the Langdales. I was so very lucky to be the only one booked today, but then it was November. We were incredibly lucky with the weather and the actual location is breath taking. Jamie is very knowledgeable having lived and worked in the Lakes for many years. His passion is walking in the hills and it shows in his delivery. Super professional experience and Jamie was a wonderful guide who I would not hesitate to recommend to all. He is really personable and I feel he would be very well placed guiding people and families of all ages. I felt like we met as strangers and finished the day as friends, if that’s not too cheesy! Thank you so much for a wonderful day.” - Natalie

“We had a great day out on the Langdale fells with Jamie. Not only did he show us some of the nicest trails but we genuinely learnt a lot about the local history and vegetation. We walked at a pace that everyone could manage and felt looked after the entire time. Definitely recommended.” - Andy and Sarah