Tour England's Lake District, including Beatrix Potter's home, on foot

Tour England’s Lake District, including Beatrix Potter’s home, on foot

A couple walk along a footpath in England's Lake District.

By Anne Harnagel

Jan. 14, 2019 4:10 AM PT

Soak up the scenery on an eight-day luxury self-guided walking tour of the Lake District, England’s newest World Heritage Site. Day one begins in Windermere, home of England’s largest natural lake.

Other itinerary highlights include a guided Beatrix Potter walk that includes a visit to her home, Hill Top; a guided walk/climb of Helvellyn, England’s third-highest mountain; and a William Wordsworth walk that includes two of his homes, both open to visitors.

Dates: Available year-round

Price: From $3,195 per person, double occupancy. Includes luxury accommodations, breakfasts, transfers for guests and luggage, and one day of guided walks. International airfare not included.

Info: Carter Co.

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Anne Harnagel

Anne Harnagel has been an editor in the Travel section since 2009. She has worked at the Los Angeles Times since 1996, with stints in Business and Calendar sections as well as the Los Angeles Times Magazine. Previously, she was managing editor of Home magazine, managing editor/features for the New York Times Syndicate and managing editor for the American Lawyer magazine. She is a native of Los Angeles.