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Walking in the Lake District & Hadrian's Wall

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Embark on a captivating walking tour through the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and the historic Hadrian's Wall. This short break offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Begin your journey in the charming village of Wetheral, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your dedicated Just You holiday director. Explore the scenic Cumbrian Way to Derwentwater, enjoy a circular walk around Lake Grasmere and Rydal Water, and delve into the rich history of Hadrian's Wall, including the iconic Sycamore Gap. With guaranteed private accommodation and no single supplement, you'll enjoy four nights in a 4-star hotel, complete with meals and transportation on excursions. This tour promises a memorable experience with breathtaking views, cultural insights, and the company of fellow travelers.

Highlights
  • Walk the Cumbrian Way to Derwentwater.
  • Explore Lake Grasmere and Rydal Water on a circular walk.
  • Experience Hadrian's Wall walk, including the iconic Sycamore Gap.
  • Visit the Wordsworth Museum and Rydal Mount.
  • Discover the Roman history at Housesteads Roman Fort.
  • Enjoy the scenic beauty of Walltown's crags, woodland, and lakes.
Excursions Included

Walk the Cumbrian Way to Derwentwater
Lake Grasmere & Rydal Water circular walk
Hadrian's Wall walk including Sycamore Gap

Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Crown Hotel Wetheral, a 4-star hotel offering a guaranteed twin or double room of your own. Enjoy four nights of half-board accommodation, ensuring a relaxing and pleasant stay throughout your walking adventure.
Mode of Transport
Transportation on excursions is provided, including a coach ride back to the hotel after a day of exploring. Make your own way to the hotel in Wetheral, and enjoy the convenience of organized transport during the tour.
Travel to and from the hotel
Travel to and from the hotel in Wetheral is not included in the tour package.
Destinations
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
Tour Types
  • Walking
  • History
  • Cultural
  • Sightseeing
  • Small Group
  • Walking Hiking and Trekking

Location: Wetheral

Make your own way to your hotel in the lovely village of Wetheral, just outside Carlisle. On arrival, your Holiday Director will be waiting to greet you. <br/>Settle into your room and then meet your fellow travellers over a welcome drink in the cosy bar before dinner is served in the restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral

Meals: Dinner

Location: Derwentwater, Rosthwaite, Keswick

13km/8 miles - 5 hours <br/> <br/>After breakfast, we’ll head to Derwentwater, one of the Lake District's main bodies of water, covering about eight miles along the Cumbrian Way from the village of Rosthwaite to Keswick. <br/> <br/>We're going to take a wonderfully scenic route which takes us past rivers and through woodland. We'll enjoy plenty of rest stops as we go and take in some stunning views. These become even more breathtaking once we arrive at the shores of the lake, which is surrounded by wooded hills. About three miles long and one mile wide, the lake is fed by the River Derwent and is home to several small islands. Just one is inhabited and that's Derwent Isle, which is home to an 18th century tenanted residence owned by the National Trust. Another, St Herbert's Island, features in Beatrix Potter's Squirrel Nutkin story as Owl Island. This is a great spot in which to sit and eat our packed lunch. <br/>We'll then carry on walking, reaching our final destination, the delightful town of Keswick. You'll find many charming cafés and traditional pubs if you'd like some refreshment, and some lovely shops if you'd like to hunt for a souvenir. We'll travel back to the hotel by coach, where we'll gather for dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Lake Grasmere, Rydal Water, Grasmere, Rydal Mount, St Oswald's Church

9km/ 5.5 miles - 3.5 hours <br/>Today we will head out for a walk covering about five-and-a-half miles to Lake Grasmere and the smaller Rydal Water. These two destinations are linked to the poet William Wordsworth, who lived in the villages of Grasmere and Rydal in 1799 and 1813 respectively. <br/>We'll pass the Wordsworth Museum and see Rydal Mount, the charming house where he lived until his death in 1850, and which remains in the Wordsworth family. A packed lunch will keep us going as we then walk to the shores of Lake Grasmere to take in beautiful views. <br/>Our walk ends in the village of Grasmere, where you might choose to head to St Oswald's Church, one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. This is where Wordsworth and many of his family members are buried, as well as Hartley Coleridge, the eldest son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A trip to Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread shop, within the churchyard, is also highly recommended!

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Walltown, Cawfields, Sycamore Gap, Housesteads

16km/10 miles - 6 hours <br/>Today we're going to unravel the fascinating history of Hadrian's Wall on a walk covering about 10 miles. The north-west frontier of the Roman Empire for nearly 300 years, it was built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian following his visit to Britain in AD 122. <br/>Our starting point is Walltown, a beauty spot featuring tall crags, woodland, meadows and lakes. We'll follow the wall eastwards walking past Cawfields, where we'll see one of the highest standing sections, which features turrets along its length. We'll also take in one of the impressive milecastles, or fortresses, built at mile-long intervals along the wall. <br/>Later, after we've stopped to eat our packed lunch, we'll pass the popular landmark known as the Sycamore Gap. <br/>We come to a stop today at Housesteads, the remains of a Roman fort. The views from here are also pretty spectacular.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crown Hotel Wetheral

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Wetheral

This morning you can take breakfast at your leisure before, checking out of the hotel and making your way home.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Local Walking Guides
    -A dedicated Just You Holiday Director and local walking guides will accompany you on the trip.
  • 4 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
    -Enjoy a 4-night stay in a 4-star hotel with half-board accommodation.
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
    -You are guaranteed a twin or double room of your own without any single supplement.
  • 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 4 dinners including welcome drink
    -The tour includes 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, and 4 dinners, along with a welcome drink.
  • All highlights included
    -All the tour highlights, such as walks in the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall, are included.
  • Transportation on excursions and porterage
    -Transportation for excursions and porterage services are included in the tour.

Not Included
  • Travel to and from the hotel
    -Travel to and from the hotel in Wetheral is not included in the tour package.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
Yes, the tour includes 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, and 4 dinners, including a welcome drink.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
No, there is no single supplement for solo travelers, and you are guaranteed your own room.
The Hadrian's Wall walk includes visiting Walltown, seeing the highest standing sections of the wall at Cawfields, and passing the Sycamore Gap. The walk ends at Housesteads, the remains of a Roman fort.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
The Just You Holiday Director acts as your host throughout the trip, ensuring everything runs smoothly and providing guidance during the walks.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
Transportation is provided for excursions, and porterage is included as part of the tour package.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
The tour provides 4 nights of half-board accommodation in a 4-star hotel, specifically the Crown Hotel Wetheral.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Very well organized trip with a friendly approachable host who was flexible with the tour schedule when required. A beautiful part of the UK with wonderful company.
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My first Just You walking holiday and I really enjoyed it. I would be interested in doing another one. I've been on several Just You holidays over the last 6 years and have found them to be well run and I've always felt it to be a safe way to travel. I've also met some very interesting like minded people, some of whom have become friends. There is a lack of good companies running single traveller affordable holidays and Just You ticks the boxes on the whole.
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The UK has many different and beautiful landscapes in a relatively small space and this is an excellent way to sample one of them in the company of like-minded people. I'm now keen to book Peak District and Northumberland walks.Well organised with enough to do each day but not too much.
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I have never visited the Lake District and this was a wonderful introduction to a truly beautiful part of the country. If you enjoy walking with knowledgeable guides and great companions you will love this! I have had an excellent time on the three holidays that I have taken with Just You.
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This was my first solo holiday and I was very impressed with Just you. The group were very friendly and sociable. We had lots of laughs and hope to meet them again on another tour in the future maybe. Gareth the tour manager was excellent from start to finish and the guides on each walk were excellent.
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Fantastic holiday and a great introduction to walking in the Lake District. Excellent for a person who is on their own, but doesn't want to be alone.
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Thoroughly enjoyed the walking holiday. Loved the local guides who told us the local information and were very knowledgeable. Like this style of holiday.
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I’ve been travelling with Just You for 13 years now and have enjoyed all of them. The holidays are well organised and I’ve always felt safe and well looked after.
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Happy, friendly team that ensured I had the best time possible. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. Attentive to all requirements to ensure a happy holiday. Great adventure in lovely surroundings
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This holiday was just about perfect for my needs as a single person. I will definitely be booking again.
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A walking holiday around an area of the country with spectacular countryside with some great memories to add to a life experience
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A holiday that lives up to what is described in the brochure. Easy booking & once booked you are not bombarded with advertising. Knowledgeable tour guide and local guides who are all invested in you having the holiday you want. A holiday for singles where you can participate as you wish without feeling pressured to participate in what is offered. It's true, you get what you pay for & this holiday is excellent value for money. Whilst the holiday is a little more expensive than other companies there were walks that suited different abilities & this was kept in mind & monitored through the walks. Booking was easy, Just You tour guide was very knowledgeable, able to engage with engage with everyone
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You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
08-Sep-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £1199.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

5 days from £1199 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Wetheral, United Kingdom
Finish:Wetheral, United Kingdom
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Accommodation:3-star hotel
Physical rating:Medium
Meals:11 meals
Diets:Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in: English
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