BERBER TREKS
Trekking & painting holidays

Based in Keswick in the north of the Lake District we can offer you a trek that explores the varied Cumbrian countryside. This holiday starts off with moderate treks building up to the more strenuous routes of Helvellyn and Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Keswick, Lake District

Arrive in Keswick at your hotel by 7.30pm. You will be welcomed by Georgina Talfana your guide for the holiday. She will explain to you the programme for the week and the necessary equipment to take on your day treks.

3* hotel included, dinner included

Day 2 – Trek up Blencathra 868m

This circular route gives us a nice gentle start to your trekking holiday. We will start from Threkeld and take a walk up the south western slopes to Knowe Crags and on to the summit of Blencathra. After taking in the view towards Sharp Edge we will return to Threkeld via Doddick Fell.

Hotel, breakfast and dinner included. 5 hours trekking, 461m ascent

Day 3 – Trek up Skiddaw 931m

This morning we will start at the Blencathra visitor centre before making your way up the zig zag path to the summit. The route provides stunning views over Mungrisdale Common and the Northern Lake District. We will return via the same route before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Hotel, breakfast and dinner included. 5-6 hours trekking, 709m ascent

Day 4 – Rest day (can be swopped to any other day)

Today we suggest a boat trip on the Ullswater Steamers £10.20pp. You can get off at different landing points on the lake and trek sections of the lake or you can take lunch and wait for the boat to pick you up. The choice is yours!

Hotel, breakfast and dinner included.

Day 5 – trek up Hellvelyn 950m

We will start our trek from the banks of Thirlmere Lake making our way up the zig zag path. The path is steep in places but well worth the effort as you will be able to see back to Ullswater! We have a choice of 2 different descent routes returning through the forest at Wythburn or back the same way as we came up.

Hotel, breakfast and dinner included. 5-6 hours trekking, 712m ascent

Day 6 – trek up Scafell Pike 978m

This is a challenging circular route up England’s highest mountain. The terrain includes rocks and scree but you will be rewards for all of your efforts with a magnificent view of the Cumbrian landscape. We will then follow a circular route down to our starting point at Wasdale.

Hotel, breakfast and dinner included. 6-7 hours trekking, 912m ascent

Day 7 – Depart

You will be transferred to Keswick or Carlisle after breakfast in order to make your way home.

Breakfast included

Price includes: 

meals as above, 6 nights accommodation in 3 star accommodation, transfers to and from Keswick, transfers to and from trek, qualified english speaking International Mountain Leader

Not included: 

tips for guides, meals during sightseeing, sightseeing entrance fees, bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, international flights, travel insurance, water purifying tablets