Set in the heart of the Lake District, Grasmere has superb access to some classic Lake District peaks. There are wonderful walks in all directions with the Langdales, Helvellyn and the Fairfield Horseshoe all nearby. We can walk out to Helm Crag (aka the Lion and the Lamb), Easedale Tarn, Sergeant Man and High Raise. Our itinerary will be flexible according to the conditions at the time but will take in the best and most scenic trails available. Possibilities include:

1. Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag
14km ( 695m ascent )

2. Silver Howe and Lang Howe
8km ( 400m )

3. Tarn crag, Codale tarn, Belles Knott, Easdale tarn,
14km ( 700m )

4. Tour of the tarns
Codale and Easdale tarn

5. Stone Arthur, Great rigg, Heron pike, Nab scar, Rydal and Grasmere
13km ( 845 m )

6. Loughrigg, Rydal cave, Rydal , Grasmere
10km ( 481 m )

High Raise, Sargent Man for a more challenging route.

The list is almost endless.

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£1100 in a single ensuite / £1200 in a double as single ensuite Price includes: 5 nights' full board accommodation; guided walks each day with a fully qualified mountain leader Not included: travel to Grasmere; insurance; personal expenses

Sample Description Walks of up to 12 miles (although may be considerably shorter depending on terrain) on a mixture of paths and rough mountain terrain. There are some big ascents and descents and sections of scrambling may be involved. You will need to have a good level of fitness for this holiday and be prepared for all weather.

Glenthorne Guest House is a lovely venue, set back from the village of Grasmere in its own tranquil grounds. There is plenty of space to relax both inside and out and it is only a few minutes' walk from the village centre. As well as being a guesthouse, it is also a Quaker centre with a calm and welcoming atmosphere. It has been a popular destination for Her on a Hill for many years and a firm favourite with customers.

Your guide for this holiday is Rachel Bolton. Rachel is a qualified Mountain Leader, a member of the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and worked with children as a teacher and headteacher for nearly 30 years. She is also a qualified Alexander Technique teacher. Rachel is passionate about being in the outdoors walking, scrambling, winter mountaineering and climbing. She is currently working towards her Winter Mountain Leader qualification.

Address: Glenthorne Guest House, Easedale Rd, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9QH By car: The guesthouse has a large car park off a minor road acouple of minutes from the centre of Grasmere. By public transport: The nearest train station is Windermere and from here there is a regular bus service to Grasmere. The accommodation is around 7 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop.