England & Wales Lake District to Snowdonia Hiking Tour

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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Jeremy M.

Jeremy is a top MT Sobek guide, who loves exploring wild places the world over! As well as guiding in his home country of New Zealand for over 15 years, Jeremy leads intrepid adventures in England, Scotland, and Ireland. He has a special passion for summer walks in England, leading England Coast to Coast Hiking and Village to Village Hiking in the Cotswolds. When he's not guiding for MT Sobek, Jeremy enjoys examining maps, planning adventures, and working with school groups near his home in Herefordshire, England.

Ben W.

Ben makes his home in England’s beautiful Lake District, having spent much of his life traveling and leading groups in the wild and remote corners of the world. He has lived in Thailand and Borneo, has led trips throughout Southeast Asia, and now works as a full-time trekking leader. Ben typically spends his autumns in Nepal, his winters in Morocco, and his summers leading MT Sobek treks in the UK.

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                    [ItinBlock] => Travel into the heart of the Lake District arriving at Grasmere, once the home of the revered poet William Wordsworth. Visit Wordsworth\'s former home at Dove Cottage, where he fell in love with the landscapes of the Lake District, penning the renowned poem “Daffodils,” often referred to by its opening stanza “I wander\'d lonely as a cloud.” Taking inspiration from Wordsworth\'s love of the lakes, set out for a hike around Grasmere Lake itself, with sloping fells (hills) reflected in its waters. Many of the words used to describe landscapes in the Lake District are derived from the Old Norse! For those looking for a longer hike, head up to Alcock Tarn (a tarn is a small lake), located high in the fells on Heron Pike (a pike is a peak) above Grasmere. Return to your lakeside inn at Glenridding.   
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Accommodations

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A warm welcome awaits at comfortable 4-star hotels with spectacular settings from Lake District mountains reflected in the water's edge to Snowdonia foothills framed in a window.

The Inn on the Lake-Glenridding, England

Comfortable Hotel

The Inn on the Lake is an award-winning 4-star hotel, spectacularly situated on the shore of Ullswater. Its 48 en-suite rooms are beautifully appointed and come with modern amenities. Stroll through the hotel's manicured grounds, enjoying sweeping views of the lake, then have a drink at the Rambler's Bar or dinner at the onsite restaurant.

Ty’n Rhos Country House Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

Translating to something along the lines of “house on the hearth” Ty'n Rhos is a lovely family-run country house set in the rolling hills of Snowdonia. Although you'll be drawn to the outdoors, the light-filled conservatory and cozy lounge with a wood stove are also inviting. Slip into a comfortable bed after a day of adventuring in the nearby national park. Each of the 19 rooms has its own charms. Sample seasonal fare at the bwyty, meaning restaurant, perfectly positioned at the garden's edge to catch the sunset.

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