England
Choose Your Pace: Hiking in England's National Parks
Program No. 22986RJ
Stay in traditional country houses on this hiking adventure across the English countryside and explore northern England’s national parks.
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13 days
12 nights
30 meals
11B 8L 11D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
3
The Howgill Fells and Sedbergh
Sedbergh
4
Upper Swaledale
Sedbergh
6
Catbells and Derwent Water.
Keswick
7
Above Ullswater
Keswick
8
Castlerigg
Keswick
12
Transfer via Quarry Bank, Wilmslow
Manchester
13
Program Concludes
Manchester
At a Glance
In the north of England, two hours south of the Scottish border, lies some of the most beautiful natural scenery England has to offer — and it’s yours to explore on this hiking adventure through fascinating landscapes of dales, lakes, pikes and crags. On daily hikes, experience the history and natural beauty of each region as local experts lead you along trails through the idyllic, and sometimes rugged, countryside. Choose a departure date with an itinerary that suits you, and select hikes from three activity levels on each hiking day. Stay at traditional English country houses with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and enjoy opportunities to interact with locals on the trails and at mealtimes!
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Hiking up to 12 miles (up to six hours) daily over varied terrain. Choose between hikes of varying difficulty and length to customize your learning adventure. Hiking routes differ by date.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Select from a range of itineraries to explore iconic national parks in northern England.
- Stay in traditional English country houses and enjoy opportunities to mingle with UK hikers who are on their own walking adventures in the region.
- You will be joined on this adventure with UK residents staying at the houses.
- Tailor your learning adventure with the hikes that are right for you by selecting excursions of varying lengths and difficulties.
General Notes
You will be joined on this adventure with UK residents staying at the houses.
Suggested Reading List
(8 books)
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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in England's National Parks
Program Number: 22986
William Wordsworth
Ramble On: A History of Hiking
The Little Book of Yorkshire
Bradt Slow Travel: Yorkshire Dales
National Parks of Britain
O Joy for me! Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the Origins of Fellwalking in the Lake District 1790-1802
Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes
Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells
Meals
30 Meals
11 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
11 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
- Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- May 15, 2025 - May 27, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Jun 19, 2025 - Jul 01, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Aug 21, 2025 - Sep 02, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
- Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025 (Sedbergh to Manchester)
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
3 nights
Sedbergh
Dating from 1535, the manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, open fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard. Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The house retains many original features in the cozy lounge and bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book shops.
4 nights
Nr Keswick
Derwent Bank is a country house in Keswick on the shore of Derwent Water, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park. From the conservatory and terrace of the house there are spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills. The property boasts extensive gardens and the lawn slopes down to the lake jetty – a splendid spot from which to admire the most magnificent of settings.
3 nights
Calton
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales. Built by William Nicholas Alcock in 1856, the house retains many of its grand features including an impressive entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Newfield Hall is well located with superb walks right on the doorstep, and the iconic Malham Cove just a few miles away.
1 night
Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
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