Walking Weekend Easter in Lakeland - 3 or 4 nights
Friday 15 April 2022 16:00 - Monday 18 April 2022
(3 nights)
From £399.00
Listed by Spice National
Overview
Set in the heart of the Lake District, Glaramara is surrounded by some of the finest mountains and lakes in the country.
Understandably this is one of our most popular locations, occupying a picture-perfect setting which is the envy of every walker. From the front door of the centre, there is a massive range of walking to choose from and the food is great too!
The walking is stupendous; from the lofty heights of Great Gable right down to the diminutive Castle Crag, the beautiful Derwentwater, the superb cafes throughout Borrowdale and the traditional Lakeland hostelries! Plus, it’s springtime too which is arguably the finest of the seasons to visit and the hour has gone forward so with an extra hour of daylight we don’t have to rush back!
Covid: This weekend will be run in accordance with Covid regulations at the time of the event - should we not be able to run the weekend due to Covid restrictions you will be entitled to a credit note or refund.
Includes
Friday - Monday (3 Nights) 3 nights accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 guided walks with daily hard or moderate option to suit your needs.
Thursday - Monday (4 Nights) 4 nights accommodation, 4 evening meals, 4 picnic lunches, 4 breakfasts, 4 guided walks with daily hard or moderate option to suit your needs.
Extras
Transport if taken to walk starts
Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office to enquire about booking as a guest.
Location & Itinerary
Quite simply this centre is one of the finest walking locations anywhere in the country, truly immersed in the deep Lakeland valleys and surrounded by majestic mountains and inviting Lakeland fells. By contrast, there are delightful river valleys with tranquil lakes, dancing waterfalls and peaceful woodland, providing enchanting scenery for all levels of walkers.
For the hard walkers there are some truly wonderful high level Wainwright options. England’s highest mountain Scafell Pike lies within a day’s walk of the centre, as does the beautiful Great Gable, and there are the other temptations of Glaramara, Allen Crags, Eagle Crag, Sergeant Crag, High Raise, Ullscarf, Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson which are all accessible walks from the front door of the centre. As if that’s not enough it’s only a short hop over Honister Pass to a range of walks in the beautiful Buttermere valley. The final choice of walks and routes will be selected closer to the time when the weather and previous experiences of Borrowdale have been established.
Meanwhile for the gentler walkers there are some beautiful lower Wainwright’s that can be reached without as much effort: Castle Crag, Kings How and Bessy Boot are all wonderful viewpoints providing excellent value for your efforts. Styhead Pass and Sprinkling Tarn lie at the very heart of the most spectacular mountains in England, and there is also the dramatic scenery of Dale Head Tarn and the Newlands valley. But we must not forget the beautiful Langstrath and Buttermere valleys, and the hidden tea shops in the hamlets of Watendlath, Seathwaite and Rosthwaite, all of which add to the delights of the lower walks.
Do you enjoy walking, fresh air and the company of fun like minded people? Then yes it is!
To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On each day there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with 2500+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent.
NB: On the Good Friday we’ll see what is required in terms of one walk leader or two dependent on numbers.
Travel & Stay
Glaramara, is a purpose-built walking centre at the foot of the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. This centre is ideal for walkers, located at a commanding position in the beautiful vale of Borrowdale. It just keeps getting better and better with the addition of an excellent dining room with veranda and high quality foyer and new bar area and finally all bedrooms are now ensuite. Many of these bedrooms have lovely views of the surrounding valleys and hills and all have complimentary tea/coffee facilities. The bar is well-stocked and there are comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings. Their catering has an excellent reputation amongst walkers for good wholesome food, the portions are plentiful and the picnic lunches satisfying! Then, should you have any excess energy for an evening pint there are two excellent country pubs within a fair walking distance…for walkers that is
Getting to: Glaramara, Seatoller, Borrowdale, CA12 5XQ. Tel: 01768 777222
By Road: Make your way to Junction 40 on the M6. Depart M6 J40 on the A66 (West) for 14.9 miles towards Keswick.
At the first signpost for Keswick, turn left and travel down the hill for 0.5 miles to a T junction. Here, turn right and follow the road down the hill and through Keswick to a mini-roundabout. Here, turn left signposted Borrowdale B5289.
Follow signs for the B5289 Borrowdale for approximately 7.5 miles towards Seatoller via Rosthwaite.
Approximately 150 yards before Seatoller, the Glaramara Centre is set back from the road on the right-hand side and is the big Swiss looking property. If you reach the Yew Tree Inn and/or start to go steeply uphill, you’ve gone too far!
By Train or Bus: The nearest main station to reach would be Penrith, and then a bus can be caught to Keswick X50, X4, X50, X5, finally the 79 bus takes you down to Glaramara, just tell the driver and he will drop you at the foot of the drive. However, these become less frequent in the evenings! For up to date travel information, contact the Cumbria Traveline on 0870 608 2 608, or on-line at www.traveline-cumbria.co.uk.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Ensuite Share Fri - Mon | £399.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share Fri - Mon | £399.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Single Ensuite Room Fri - Mon | £459.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double Ensuite for Sole Fri - Mon | £489.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double Ensuite Share Thu - Mon | £530.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share Thu - Mon | £530.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Single Ensuite Room Thu - Mon | £595.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double Ensuite for Sole Thu - Mon | £640.00 | Sold Out |
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