Gold Lake District Sailing, Dreaming & Steaming

Monday
We depart and travel to Cumbria for thenext 4 ngihts stay with dinner, bed and breakfast at the Shap Wells Hotel.

Tuesday
We drive across the Shap Fells to Kendalfor a morning break before continuing on toWindermere Village with its little shops for thelunch period. The Lakeland store has its largestoutlet here, with everything you need for thehome, kitchen and more. Heading over therugged Kirksone Pass, with the lonely inn at thesummit, we come to Glenridding. Here you have asail on board the lake ‘steamer’ along the lake toPooley Bridge.

Wednesday
Today we travel via St John’s Valeand Lake Thirlmere to the lovely Lakes village ofGrasmere where we take a break. Grasmere wasthe home of William Wordsworth and otherartists. Sample some gingerbread from the localshop before we head for Ambleside where we jointhe lake steamer for another delightful cruisealong Lake Windermere to Lakeside. Here we jointhe Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway for anostalgic steam ride to round off the day.

Thursday
Today we head to Keswick where youhave time to explore before this afternoons scenic journey along the shores of Derwent Water to Ashness Bridge and Borrowdale, conmtinuing over Honister Pass to Buttermere village. After a break we pass Crummock Waterand Loweswateron our way to the Whinlatter Pass Visitor Centrefor a break before heading back to Keswick,rejoining the tour coach for the hotel.

Friday
After breakfast we head for home.

Other Information

Your Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

The 3 star hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst

the Lakeland fells. Set in 30 acres of grounds, the hotel

offers a well-stocked bar; lounges and a spacious

restaurant.

All bedrooms are en suite and have television,

radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel has a lift