Hiking Breaks
Best from our Fellpack Skiddaw base, this break is all about the mountain we’re lucky to call home. England’s fourth highest, but no easy feat. From our door, Skiddaw’s summit is hard fought via the steep slopes of Carlside, but views for miles reward the successful hiker.
2 nights, based at Fellpack Skiddaw. This one’s all about our mountain. Summit it and celebrate it. To book your package, please contact us by email or telephone.
Day 1: Arrive and check in from 3pm.
Skiddaw rises behind as you approach the hotel. Arrive early to take in the view. We recommend a relaxed dinner in the bar before an early night.
Day 2: Summit Skiddaw
- After breakfast, pack your lunch (prepared by our talented chefs) and head out.
- The route takes you along a quiet lane to the hamlet of Applethwaite, before turning steeping onto the fell at Carlside. Enjoy a breather in the col of Carlside tarn before carrying on for the final push. Arriving on Skiddaw’s grey moonscape summit plateau is an experience, whatever the weather. Fingers crossed for a good day, as the views across the rest of the Lakes to the south and out north west to Scotland and the Solway are stunning. There are options to return via longer routes – our team can advise.
- Back at the bar, ring the bell and have a drink on us to toast your successful summit.
- Refresh before dinner at Fellpack. The perfect place to celebrate a day of adventure, our soulful restaurant will revive you with great food and drinks as the evening closes in.
Day 3: Revive tired legs at Underscar Spa
After breakfast, check out and head five minutes’ drive to Underscar Spa. Spend some time in the warmth and feel revived before heading home or on to your next adventure.
