MINTY TRIPS

Weekend in Lake District (17.-18.10.)

Oct '09 17 Sat 7:00 AM

Location: London Euston Railway Station - ! see below for the meeting point map !

Euston Rd
London

How to find us
"Look for your guide in green T-shirt with Minty Trips sign"

Attendance: 10 people attended.
5.003 (3 ratings)
Who organized?
Jakub and Minty team
Price: GBP139.00 per person
refund policy

ADDITIONAL PLACES

Denton House Hostel - 4 beds (mixed dorm) = click here for more details: http://www.meetup.com...

Home to England's highest mountains and deepest lakes, voted one of the National Geographic's top ten "must-see" destinations in the world; Lake District is a landscape that leaves you on high.

With lake, mountains and the entrance to the beautiful green valley on its doorstep, Keswick is a walker's paradise. So let's lace up a pair of hiking boots and come celebrate mountains for a weekend of fun, fresh air and freedom! We are happy to go and hope to see you there!

Highlights

• Splendid mountain scenery and breathtaking views
• Lake cruises on Derwentwater
• Guided walk in Borrowdale valley and on Cat Bells
• Open top bus ride along the countryside
• Traditional cuisine and local specialities
• Friendly and comfortable accommodation
• Flexible options suiting all levels and free time

Itinerary

Photos from Lake District
gallery 1 & gallery 2

Difficulty: distance & terrain
>>> Our walking grades explained <<<
Grade of the walk (day 1): 11km; difficulty: moderate; terrain: mountainous

What to take with you
Download your checklist, click here
!!! Comfy HIKING shoes is a must. Waterproof clothes recommended !!!
Shops and refreshment facilities are available on the place.

Accommodation

Keswick hostel****
Recently completely restored hostel, now fully equipped and offering 4 stars services. Facilities: self-catering kitchen, restaurant, cafe, meals available, shop, TV lounge, internet access, cards accepted. All bed linen is provided. Shared mixed rooms.
What hostel is?; Facilities; etc. - please read

Packed lunch and dinner on request.

Other accommodation: camping, B&B, hotel; double/twin en-suite room etc. please enquire.

Departure / Return

Departure
Meeting point: Euston railway station (look for your guide in green T-shirt with Minty Trips sign / download and print out the map of our meeting here)
Meeting date and time: 17/10/09, 7am

Return
To: Euston railway station
Return date and time: 18/10/09, 8.20pm (approximately)

Price & How to book the trip: £139 including transport, accommodation and all below

Price includes
• Guided hike to Borrowdale Valley and Cat Bells
• Visit to Keswick
• Boat trip on Derwent Water
• Eco-friendly and comfortable transport (return train ticket, taxi)
• 1 night lodging in the hostel and use of all hostel’s facilities (shared mixed rooms)
• Full English / continental breakfast
• Service of an experienced guide
• Financial Protection of your booking
• Small organisational fee
• and a minty sweet surprise

Please pay when you RSVP. You can pay via PayPal (all major debit/credit cards are accepted).

Click here to find out How to book the trip in 3 easy steps

Any question?

Please check FAQ (click here), you may find answers for your questions there or contact us (click here).

Who is coming?

Come to our Wednesday Get togethers and meet fellow travellers.
Not going on a trip? That's ok :). Come along anyway to make new friends and have a good time.

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Marie
I really want to join it!!

Posted Sep 26, 2009 6:32 PM

Who attended?

10 attendees
- Filipe Lopes
  
  “ Great organisation! Jakub was very patient and nice to us. We just had to enjoy the nice week end! ”
- Arne
  
  “ Just fantastic ! ”
- Jakub (+4 guests)
  
  Organizer
- judith