The English Lake District

We do not accept applicants on a first come, first served basis. Participants are chosen based on multiple factors in order to create a diverse group for each tour.

Once you submit your application, you will be added to our waitlist while your application is reviewed. All participants accepted to join the tour will be notified by email. We are unable to notify applicants by phone or text.

If you do not receive notification by email of your acceptance, you will remain on the waitlist list in case a spot opens up. You will be notified if you are accepted, but not if you remain on the waitlist.

If at any time, you wish to withdraw your name from the waitlist, please notify the primary tour contact by email.

Total cost for the tour is $4900 USD per person for a shared room and $5700 USD for a private room.  A deposit of $2500 USD is required upon acceptance to join the tour.

The cost of the tour includes David’s services as leader and guide; all accommodations for seven nights; all breakfasts and either lunch or dinner each day; transportation in-country during the trip, pick up from Ash Farm on the first afternoon of the tour, and return to Manchester airport the last morning the tour.

Not Included: Airfare to England. Lunch or dinner each day, depending upon the day’s activities; private taxi service to/from Manchester Airport.

The walks will take place on uneven terrain in a mountainous region. Before applying to join the tour please carefully consider your physical abilities and whether you are comfortable walking three-to-four hours per day and in some cases on trails that require significant elevation gain.

The farmhouse and cottages of Bank Ground Farm are set on 60+ acres of breathtaking countryside with private frontage and panoramic views of Coniston Water to Coniston Village. The farmhouse dates back to the 15th century with oak beams and open log fireplaces. The working farm is in the heart of the English Lake District rearing both sheep and cattle.

Rooms are shared with one other person with a limited number of single occupancy rooms available for a supplemental fee. En-suite bathrooms are not guaranteed even for single occupancy rooms.

If, after acceptance, you need to withdraw your application before your final payment is due, Many Rivers will issue you a refund, minus $500 USD.

If you withdraw after the final payment, Many Rivers will issue you a refund, minus the full deposit of $2,500 USD per person, only if we are able to fill your spot.

ARRIVAL
Participants will meet at Ash Farm on June 20th.

DEPARTURE
We will arrange transportation from Bank Ground Farm to Manchester Airport on June 27th. 

Bank Ground Farm has WiFi, though cell service is uneven and only some networks provide a consistent signal. There is a coin-operated laundry room available for all guests.

You are advised to bring at least $50 USD per day for a meal, drinks, etc. – more if you wish to buy local crafts and woolens, or if your appetites extend to the gourmet. The currency in England is the British Pound.

Each participant needs a passport valid for six months beyond their departure date from England.

We strongly advise participants to purchase travel insurance.

We do our best to cater to multiple dietary preferences. If you have strict dietary requirements or food allergies, please provide those details on your tour application.