The lakes and mountains of Crummock Water, Buttermere and Loweswater lie at the end of the valley affording the most spectacular scenery and offering great walking opportunities. A full day guided walking is planned for the Saturday and a morning walk on Sunday.

Amenities of the hotel include oak panelling, log fires, a sauna and lots of character. All bedrooms are furnished with antique and hand-crafted furniture. As the hotel has seven bedrooms, all named after local fells, we have reserved extra rooms at the nearby family-run Old Vicarage, which also has seven bedrooms of similar standard to Winder Hall. For further information please refer to their websites: www.winderhall.co.uk & www.oldvicarage.co.uk

The weekend will be hosted by David Fairs of Langdale Walking & Adventure Holidays and provides an ideal opportunity for a reunion with friends you have met on previous holidays in different parts of the world and the chance to meet new friends.

How to get there
Leave the M6 at Junction 40, signposted Penrith & Western Lakes. Turn left onto the A66 and head towards Keswick.1.5 miles after Keswick turn left onto the B5292 signposted Braithwaite and Lorton via Whinlatter Pass. Drive over Whinlatter, descending into Lorton Vale. Ignore the signs to Lorton and continue on the B5292 until it meets the B5289. Turn left towards Buttermere. Ignore the sign to Lorton Church and continue on the B5289 entering Low Lorton Village. Drive past the Wheatsheaf Inn on the left and Winder Hall is 100 yards ahead on the right hand side.

Please Note
Good walking gear, waterproofs and boots are essential for the walking this programme. Walking poles are recommended. For reasons of safety, weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to make changes to the programme without advance notice, but this will be avoided if at all possible.

PROGRAMME
Day 1 - Friday 16th October 2009
3.00pm Arrive at your leisure. Rooms will be available from 3.00pm or arrive earlier to walk up to Rannerdale Knot, or explore the lanes and bridleways leading into Kirkfell or through the farming hamlet of Scales and on into Swinside. 7.30pm Meet in the lounge for a welcome reception. 8.00pm Dinner in the restaurant.

Day 2 - Saturday 17th October 2009
8.00am Cumbrian breakfast in the restaurant. Collect your picnic lunch prepared by the hotel. 9.00am Full day guided walk to Melbeck Fell. Meet outside the hotel for a full-day of guided fell walking. Short drive to Kirkstyle and from there walk up Melbeck Fell.

Continue along a well defined footpath to Scale Force, highest waterfall in the Lake District. Return along the scenic shores of Crummock Water. This will be suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit. Five hours walking. Grade Moderate. 7.00pm Meet in the lounge for aperitifs with Chef's canapés and nibbles. 7.30pm Dinner served in the restaurant, followed by coffee and hand-made chocolate truffles served in the lounge.

Day 3 - Sunday 18th October 2009
From 8.30am Cumbrian breakfast in the restaurant. 10.00am Half day guided walk to Lowfell. Meet outside the hotel for a guided walk in the local area. Walking directly from the hotel we follow local lanes and footpaths. Gradual ascent of Lowfell where you can expect wonderful views of Buttermere from the top. Continue along the ridge, descending back to Lorton in time for lunch. Three hours walking. Grade Easy.

Alternative walk to Rannerdale Knotts, subject to the requirements of the group. This is a circular walk that begins with a gentle ascent up through the valley with views of Crummock Water, until reaching the ridge with more views of Crummock Water and, this time, Buttermere as well. The ridge track takes us to the top of Rannerdale Knotts and from there we descend back to the start point. 3 hours. Grade Easy. 1.30pm Soup and sandwich lunch in the hotel.

PRICE
Price per person sharing a twin or double room: £260
Supplement for room with 4-poster bed: £14
Supplement for single occupancy of a twin or double room: £35

Additional night on a bed & breakfast basis:
Price per person sharing a twin or double room: £46
Supplement for single occupancy as above: £15

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
• Welcome Reception
• Packed lunch on Saturday
• Full-day guided walk on Saturday
• Half-day guided walk on Sunday
• Light lunch on Sunday
• Use of hotel's leisure facilities

WHAT THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Holiday Insurance
• Beverages