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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Windermere
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Duration:
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8 hours (approx)
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Experience the grandeur of Lakeland's central mountains. Travel through the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort. Embark on the famous steam railway journey through Eskdale and onwards to Wasdale and Wastwater.
View the splendid 14th century castle of Muncaster, a treasure chest of fine period furniture, tapestries, silverware, paintings, portraits and porcelain. Its internationally acclaimed gardens have magnificent examples of azaleas, camelias and rhododendrons. Visit the famed World Owl Trust and soak up the beautiful scenery of the Coniston Fells and Coniston Water.