Fri 19th April 2019
Date
3 Walking Days
Duration
Lake District
Location
4, 2
Grade

Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Our popular Easter Walking Holiday for 2019 will be based in Borrowdale, Lake District National Park. With a handpicked selection of mountain guided walks in this incredibly scenic region of the English Lake District, you’re always guaranteed fantastic walking on a Borrowdale walking holiday.

Great Gable, Green Gable, Windy Gap, and Castle Crag are just some of the walking highlights that make for a quality Lake District Easter walking weekend holiday.

Combined with enjoyable group social evenings and Easter treats, this years Easter walking holiday promises to be another special trip.

Highlights

  • Fully guided Easter walking holiday
  • 3 days of scenic guided walks
  • Breath taking mountain scenery
  • Walking several Wainwright summits
  • Enjoyable social evenings
INCLUDED
3 days of scenic guided walking Social evenings
Experienced guide Tour leader throughout
Transport for the walk(s) Accommodation (optional)
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks and some meals
Spending money

 

Accommodation at YHA Borrowdale (Optional)

For the Easter weekend walking holiday we have reserved a number of beds in male shared and female shared bunkrooms at YHA Borrowdale. A limited number of private rooms are available subject to availability, please contact us before booking. Accommodation is for 3 nights, including breakfast.

YHA Borrowdale is perfect for walking holidays. Set in a fabulous valley location with fine mountain scenery and offering a warm, informal atmosphere with good food and a bar / lounge to relax after a good day’s walk. The hostel is a longstanding Lake District favourite.

 

YHA Borrowdale, Lake District
YHA Borrowdale, Lake District

If you prefer to find your own accommodation, please click on the ‘Trip Notes’ tab for alternative accommodation suggestions and please contact us for a holiday price without YHA Borrowdale accommodation, before booking.

Booking

A deposit of £50 per person, or full payment, is required at the time of booking. To pay a £50 deposit please select the ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ payment option at the checkout.

Additional information

Min Age18
1

Friday – (Optional) Welcome Evening

Friday Welcome Evening (optional) is 8.30pm at YHA Borrowdale. It’s a chance for everyone on the weekend to meet and the Country Adventures tour leader will be on hand to answer any questions about the planned walks. If you’re unable to make it to the Welcome Evening, the booking confirmation will detail everything you need to know about the weekend.

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Saturday - Walk Day

Grade 4 – Great Gable & Green Gable 9 miles (14.4km), with 3200 ft (976m) of ascent

Great Gable, one of the finest Lakeland Fells, it’s a classic and can be summited via a number of directions but one of our favourites and quieter routes with stunning views is via Sour Milk Gill leading up onto Green Gable and through Windy Gap before the final stage up onto Great Gable.

In the evening, an optional social evening is planned in Borrowdale, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together at a nearby Inn.

3

Sunday - Walk Day

For today’s Easter Sunday walk, we have a couple of options and it will be dependent on the weather conditions on the day which one we do, but both options are wonderful walks of similar distance and ascent, each offering magnificent mountain views:

Grade 4 – up to 9 miles (14.4km) with 2580 ft (786m) of ascent. Greenup Gill & High Raise or Maiden Moor & High Spy

In the evening, dinner at YHA Borrowdale is included.

4

Monday - Walk Day & Departure Day

Grade 2 – Borrowdale Terrace & Castle Crag  6.5 miles (10.4km), with 1525 ft (465m) of ascent

The walk and holiday finishes between 3-4pm.

Essential Info

Accommodation

The accommodation for the weekend walking holiday is YHA Borrowdale, Lake District. Rooms are shared male and shared female bunkrooms and the package includes 3 nights bed with breakfast and evening dinner on Easter Sunday. Private rooms are subject to availability.

If you require help with booking alternative accommodation you may find the following links useful:

Booking.com search for accommodation in Borrowdale, Cumbria

We recommend booking accommodation in, or near to, Borrowdale for easy reach to the meeting point for both the walks and social evenings.

Food & Drink

Meals included during the holiday: All breakfasts (with YHA Borrowdale accommodation option). Easter Sunday evening meal at YHA Borrowdale.

For the walk(s) please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments. Occasionally on some guided walks (Grade 1 to 2 walks) we may pass a country inn or tea room where if we have time we can call in, however having a packed lunch with you gives the group the freedom to have lunch wherever we are on the walking route. YHA Borrowdale has a well equipped self catering kitchen with fridges and storage space to enable you to store snacks and packed lunch items if you wish to prepare your own packed lunches. Alternatively, packed lunches for the walks can be purchased from the hostel (approx. £6.25).

On Saturday and Sunday evening, an optional social evening in Borrowdale is organised by Country Adventures, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.

Transport

For guided walking tours that require transport from the meeting point to the start of the walk, we use a minibus or where necessary local transport. There is no extra charge for this, it is included in the tour price.

Fitness Levels

Our walks are by no means designed to be endurance tests where everyone sets off at a blistering pace. Far from it, it’s about a fine day in the hills in good company enjoying the best of fell walking with exceptional views but it is important to state that for everyone’s walking enjoyment walking does require a minimum level of fitness and stamina. Hill / Mountain walking experience is not essential as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness. For the higher level graded walks (i.e. Challenging Grade) it is advisable that you are someone who enjoys regular cardio exercise or have experience of mountain walking and have the stamina/ leg strength in order to be better prepared for longer sections of uphill & downhill walking associated with higher mountain treks.

Walking Grades Explained

Grade 1 (Leisurely) Normally 5-8 miles, may include gentle ascents and descents of up to a total 1100ft of ascent and similar descent over a day’s walk. Easier scenic walking at lower altitudes along paths and tracks.

Grade 2 (Moderate) Normally 6-10 miles on paths and tracks, between 800ft – 1700ft of total ascent and similar descent. Longer walks, on hills and moorland.

Grade 3 (Moderate Mountain) Normally ranging from 6-10 miles, between 1700ft – 2600ft of ascent, similar descent. Longer walks, over higher ground with possibly steeper ups and downs on paths and tracks.

Grade 4 (Challenging) Normally ranging from 8-13 miles, between 1500ft – 3000+ft of ascent, similar descent, over undulating mountain terrain, walking at higher levels with steep ups and downs. Suitable for people with a good level of fitness.

Kit List

What you need to bring with you for the walks

  • Good, comfortable walking boots with a cleated sole and good ankle support are essential.
  • Waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
  • Warm, dry walking clothing. Unsuitable clothing includes Jeans or cotton tracksuit bottoms and cotton t-shirts (cotton is a poor insulating fabric and when wet it takes a long time to dry, which can lead to a rapid loss of body heat as well as being uncomfortable).
  • A number of thin layers are better than one thick/ heavy jumper. We suggest a fleece for extra warmth especially when we stop on the hills for lunch.
  • Hat and gloves (even in summer – any wind chill on the mountain tops will lead to cooler temperatures).
  • Sunglasses, sun cream.
  • Hot or cold drinks (i.e. a minimum of 2 litres of water).
  • Plenty of food and drink for lunch and snacks.
  • A rucksack large enough to carry it all in (20-30 litres), ideally with a waterproof liner.
  • Any medication you need.
  • Thermos flask. We recommend bringing warm drinks with you, as even on sunny days it can occasionally feel cooler, especially on the summits of the higher-level mountain walks.
  • Walking poles (if you use them).
  • A towel (if staying at the YHA)

We want you to enjoy your time with Country Adventures and have the best possible adventure experience. Please be aware that if any participants are not properly equipped for the walk (i.e. with walking boots and waterproofs), at the guide’s discretion we reserve the right to not allow them on the walk for reasons of safety for both the individual and the group. If you need clarification any of the equipment requirements, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Tour Schedule & Activity Meeting Times

Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point at the required time. The transport for our day walks will leave promptly at the stated time and due to the nature of scheduled tours, we are unable to provide refunds if unfortunately, you miss the departure time.

Meeting Point

Welcome Evening – 8.30pm at YHA Borrowdale

Walking Days – 9.00am at YHA Borrowdale

Address: YHA Borrowdale, Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5XE

Reviews

At Country Adventures we’re very proud that time after time our customers enjoy our walking weekends, holidays and adventure breaks. We thrive on customer feedback, it helps to ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be.

We don’t edit the reviews, the only thing we do is proofread them and alter any typos, where necessary, to ensure they are easy to read for everyone.


Stunning scenery and sunshine

Such an enjoyable Easter walking weekend! Stunning scenery and sunshine!! Lovely group; great to meet up with people from previous walks and great to meet new people. Lots of fun and laughter. Yet another fabulous weekend! Thanks again Joe.

Claire, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

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2019-04-26T09:12:33+00:00

Claire, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Such an enjoyable Easter walking weekend! Stunning scenery and sunshine!! Lovely group; great to meet up with people from previous walks and great to meet new people. Lots of fun and laughter. Yet another fabulous weekend! Thanks again Joe.
5
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Special Lake District Easter Walking Holiday

I’ve been doing walking holidays with Country Adventures for 10 years now & all have been great. Even the weather this Easter was something special. Caught up with old friends & made some new ones.

Sarah, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

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2019-04-25T09:22:46+00:00

Sarah, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

I’ve been doing walking holidays with Country Adventures for 10 years now & all have been great. Even the weather this Easter was something special. Caught up with old friends & made some new ones.
5
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I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone

Another well organised trip to the Lake District by Joe. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time! The hostel was nice and comfortable. I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next trip!

Nikki, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

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2019-04-25T09:20:48+00:00

Nikki, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Another well organised trip to the Lake District by Joe. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time! The hostel was nice and comfortable. I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next trip!
5
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Another fantastic trip

Another fantastic trip and three fabulous walks organised and guided by Joe. Great company and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Looking forward to Country Adventures Ben Nevis trip in July.

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

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2019-04-25T09:18:13+00:00

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Another fantastic trip and three fabulous walks organised and guided by Joe. Great company and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Looking forward to Country Adventures Ben Nevis trip in July.
5
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Another fantastic trip

Another fantastic trip and three fabulous walks organised and guided by Joe. Great company and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Looking forward to Country Adventures Ben Nevis trip in July.

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Country Adventures Twixmas Walking Holiday
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2019-04-25T09:18:13+00:00

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Another fantastic trip and three fabulous walks organised and guided by Joe. Great company and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Looking forward to Country Adventures Ben Nevis trip in July.

I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone

Another well organised trip to the Lake District by Joe. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time! The hostel was nice and comfortable. I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next trip!

Nikki, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Country Adventures Twixmas Walking Holiday
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2019-04-25T09:20:48+00:00

Nikki, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Another well organised trip to the Lake District by Joe. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time! The hostel was nice and comfortable. I would recommend Country Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next trip!

Special Lake District Easter Walking Holiday

I’ve been doing walking holidays with Country Adventures for 10 years now & all have been great. Even the weather this Easter was something special. Caught up with old friends & made some new ones.

Sarah, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Country Adventures Twixmas Walking Holiday
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2019-04-25T09:22:46+00:00

Sarah, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

I’ve been doing walking holidays with Country Adventures for 10 years now & all have been great. Even the weather this Easter was something special. Caught up with old friends & made some new ones.

Excellent Easter Walking Holiday

Excellent holiday. What a lovely hostel in a perfect setting with comfortable rooms, good food and Black Sheep beer! I found the walking tough at times but the views and the company made it all worthwhile. And I can say I got to the top of the third highest mountain in England! Roll on the next Country Adventures holiday!

David, Easter Walking Holiday 2017

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2019-04-25T09:28:03+00:00

David, Easter Walking Holiday 2017

Excellent holiday. What a lovely hostel in a perfect setting with comfortable rooms, good food and Black Sheep beer! I found the walking tough at times but the views and the company made it all worthwhile. And I can say I got to the top of the third highest mountain in England! Roll on the next Country Adventures holiday!

Wonderful Easter weekend walking

A wonderful Easter weekend walking with a fab group of people. Joe combined his very professional and experienced approach with humour and personal care. We were so well looked after and taken on interesting and varied walks in the Lake District. This was my third walking holiday with Country Adventures and can’t wait to book on another trip.

Ken, Easter Walking Holiday 2017

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2019-04-25T09:29:49+00:00

Ken, Easter Walking Holiday 2017

A wonderful Easter weekend walking with a fab group of people. Joe combined his very professional and experienced approach with humour and personal care. We were so well looked after and taken on interesting and varied walks in the Lake District. This was my third walking holiday with Country Adventures and can’t wait to book on another trip.

Very helpful and professional

My first time walking with a group. A lovely weekend, would certainly recommend it. Joe is very helpful and professional and a very nice group of people.

Heather, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

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2019-04-25T09:32:13+00:00

Heather, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

My first time walking with a group. A lovely weekend, would certainly recommend it. Joe is very helpful and professional and a very nice group of people.

Joe is an ace navigator (cue super hero music!)

Lovely break in Castleton over the Easter break. Despite deep snow and white-out at times you knew you were in safe hands because Joe is an ace navigator (cue super hero music!). The staff at the YHA were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for you. Another great trip from Country Adventures – Thanks Joe.

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

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2019-04-25T09:35:13+00:00

Karen, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

Lovely break in Castleton over the Easter break. Despite deep snow and white-out at times you knew you were in safe hands because Joe is an ace navigator (cue super hero music!). The staff at the YHA were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for you. Another great trip from Country Adventures – Thanks Joe.

My first time walking with Country Adventures

My first time walking with Country Adventures – it was a great weekend. Felt very confident with Joe as our guide. A good fun weekend.

Sue, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

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2019-04-25T09:36:43+00:00

Sue, Easter Walking Holiday 2018

My first time walking with Country Adventures – it was a great weekend. Felt very confident with Joe as our guide. A good fun weekend.

Stunning scenery and sunshine

Such an enjoyable Easter walking weekend! Stunning scenery and sunshine!! Lovely group; great to meet up with people from previous walks and great to meet new people. Lots of fun and laughter. Yet another fabulous weekend! Thanks again Joe.

Claire, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Country Adventures Twixmas Walking Holiday
5
2019-04-26T09:12:33+00:00

Claire, Easter Walking Holiday 2019

Such an enjoyable Easter walking weekend! Stunning scenery and sunshine!! Lovely group; great to meet up with people from previous walks and great to meet new people. Lots of fun and laughter. Yet another fabulous weekend! Thanks again Joe.
5
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Tour Reviews

December 8, 2018

My first time walking with Country Adventures – it was a great weekend. Felt very confident with Joe as our guide which was just as well considering the weather and we couldn’t see very much! A good fun weekend. Youth hostel had great facilities including a fabulous drying room which was well used! I would definitely recommend Country Adventures!

December 8, 2018

Lovely break in Castleton over the Easter break. Despite deep snow and white-out at times you knew you were in safe hands because Joe is an ace navigator (cue super hero music!). The staff at the YHA were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for you. Another great trip from Country Adventures – Thanks Joe

December 8, 2018

Loved Castleton and the comfortable and warm hostel, not too far out of the village. Good, challenging walks on sometimes rough, slippery / snowy paths. Good pub meals on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Lovely group of people, which included four I have met before. All co-ordinated by the efficient Joe. I will certainly go on another Country Adventures holiday.

December 8, 2018

My first time walking with a group. A lovely weekend, would certainly recommend it. Joe is very helpful and professional and a very nice group of people.

December 8, 2018

Excellent holiday.

December 8, 2018

A wonderful Easter weekend walking with a fab group of people. Joe combined his very professional and experienced approach with humour and personal care. We were so well looked after and taken on interesting and varied walks. This was my third walking holiday with Country Adventures and can’t wait to book on another trip!

December 8, 2018

I will be back for more. Thanks to you, Joe, and the other guides for your expert leadership.

December 8, 2018

Thanks as ever for a great few days of walking & good company.

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