Wandering Aengus
Walking holidays in the Lake District & beyond
Founded by Karen and Pete Royall in 2001, Wandering Aengus Treks, offers high quality walking holidays in some of the UK's most spectacular landscapes. The aim is simple: to provide quality walking holidays to those who love mountains and places of natural beauty. The company promises a personalised service, comprehensive information pack, secure baggage transfer, and exceptional care in the choice of accommodation, to ensure you have the best experience possible.
Wandering Aengus doesn't spread itself thinly across the entire country, focusing instead on a smaller number of well researched itineraries, covering ground walked by Karen and Pete themselves forging great relationships with their local partners meaning you can relax in the knowledge that every detail is covered.
Good to know
- Quality guaranteed: dedicated walking holiday specialists.
- All deposits and payments protected.
- Classic routes & lesser-known trails.
Key information
| Destinations | Europe, The United Kingdom, England |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Wandering Aengus Reviews
What people are saying about Wandering Aengus
Noel M
07/10/2019
Walked Hadrian's Wall in 5 days with support from Wandering Aengus. Had a great time, made all the better with the outstanding support from the company. Every detail was anticipated, making it a very relaxing walk. Friendly welcomes wherever we stayed. Looking forward to doing more long distance paths with W A support.
Jane & Andrew
01/10/2019
The trip organization and materials provided by Wandering Aengus Treks were excellent. Even though we know the Lake District quite well, we really appreciated having all the preparation taken care of for us. This was a self-guided tour, but due to the adverse weather and ground conditions, Pete took the time to come and meet us on our first evening to advise us about a detour we would need to make on our first day. We found the route cards and trip notes invaluable (and the fact they were laminated was much appreciated in the rain!). The daily baggage transfers went without a hitch and we enjoyed all the places we stayed. Even though the conditions meant that we couldn't include every single one of the 42 peaks that make up the Bob Graham, we felt more than satisfied with our incredible tour of the Lakes - all achieved on our own two feet! We certainly intend to book through Wandering Aengus again in the future, as their local knowledge and personal service sets them apart from other companies.
E. Collins
09/10/2019
Wandering Aengus provided good pre-trip communications. They provided excellent self guided info. They offered, what proved to an excellent extension to trip going to Hexham and Corbridge. Accommodations were uniformly good to excellent. Food in those accommodations was excellent.
Ann and Alex Mcleod
02/09/2019
There is no need to look anywhere else for a tour provider. Every aspect provided by WA, this is our third year in a row, has proven to be excellent. Speaking with fellow walkers we have met on route the service provided by WA is comparatively superior to others.
Wandering Aengus tours
Hadrian's Wall Path
Famous Roman coast-to-coast walk
| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Hadrian's Wall |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Hadrian's Wall Path
Famous Roman coast-to-coast walk
3 – 9 days £325 – £765 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Hadrian's Wall |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
The 84-mile Hadrian's Wall path is a superb Roman coast-to-coast walk. Stretching from the mouth of the Tyne in the east to the Solway Firth in the west, the Hadrian's Wall path follows the greatest relic from the Roman occupation of Britain which lasted 400 years. During a walk along the Wall you will pass the sites or remains of the 16 Wall Forts, plus numerous milecastles and turrets, plus original and partly restored sections of Hadrian's Wall itself. The wall can be walked in either direction, and in a variety of lengths and durations.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
The Cumbria Way
England's best kept secret
| Destinations | Cumbria |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Cumbria Way
England's best kept secret
2 – 8 days £280 – £775 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Cumbria |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Possibly England's best kept secret, the 73-mile Cumbria Way plots a course from the market town of Ulverston overlooking Morecambe Bay, right through the mountain heart of the Lake District, to Carlisle close to the Solway Firth. The Cumbria Way passes through a remarkable variety of scenery ranging from the ordered pastoral landscapes of its beginnings, the mixed woodland of the lake shores, dramatic peaks in central Lakeland and the wild reaches of the northern Caldbeck fells, before finishing in the historic Cumbrian city of Carlisle.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
The Dales Way
Explore the Yorkshire Dales
| Destinations | Yorkshire |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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The Dales Way
Explore the Yorkshire Dales
7 – 9 days £595 – £755 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Yorkshire |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
The Dales Way is a delightful 78 mile walk through the Yorkshire Dales from the moors of Ilkley through the wonderful limestone country of Wharfedale and Dentdale and then skirting the Howgill Fells as you head west into south Lakeland to finish at the charming town of Bowness-on-Windermere, the largest lake in England's premier National Park.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
The Heart of the Lake District
Walk the highlights of the Lakes
| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Heart of the Lake District
Walk the highlights of the Lakes
5 – 8 days £560 – £745 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
This simply superb Lake District self-guided walking holiday will take you through the heart of the Lakes from the southern capital of Ambleside to the northern capital of Keswick. In between you will stay in the beautiful Langdale Valley, the perfect base from which to explore the best mountain walking the Lake District has to offer. We arrange comfortable accommodation in en-suite rooms at hotels and accredited guest houses on your route and we transfer your luggage between each of the three bases for this tour. On this holiday you can choose to spend 2 or 3 nights in any or each of the three locations.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
Walking the "Bob Graham"
A unique mountain walking holiday
| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Walking the "Bob Graham"
A unique mountain walking holiday
5 – 6 days £620 – £720 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Bob Graham was a Keswick guest house owner and keen fell runner who set out in 1932 to make a continuous round of 42 peaks (one for every year of his age) in his beloved Lake District during a single 24 hour period. His incredible feat set a record that remained unbeaten for 28 years despite many attempts. Today many people have completed the 24 hour round but it still remains one of the most demanding challenges available to athletes or mountaineers. At Wandering Aengus Treks we have taken this gold standard event and turned it into a remarkable mountain walking holiday.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
The Secret Lake District
Escape the crowds
| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Secret Lake District
Escape the crowds
2 – 6 days £195 – £475 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Lake District |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
This is the secret Lake District of the Caldbeck Fells - John Peel country - an area that sees few visitors, yet its wild and beautiful fells offer superb walking with panoramic views of the Scottish hills across the Solway estuary, as well as the familiar peaks of Central Lakeland observed from a unique vantage. We provide details and maps for several walk options from easy to challenging. Centred on the traditional villages of Hesket Newmarket and Uldale the walks vary from wanders along quiet bridleways and country lanes, taking in local pubs along the way, to ascents of the main Caldbeck Fells of Carrock, High Pike, Knott, Great Sca Fell and Great Cockup. Be different and visit the lesser known ‘Secret Lake District’ of the Calbeck Fells.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
The Pennine Way
The backbone of Britain
| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, The Peak District, Yorkshire, Northumberland |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Pennine Way
The backbone of Britain
6 – 21 days £515 – £1,665 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, The Peak District, Yorkshire, Northumberland |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Walking the Pennine Way will take you through England's finest countryside. In terms of scenic grandeur, from the Dark Peak of its Debyshire beginnings, through the spectacular limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, the Teesdale Valleys and high fells of Alston, along Hadrian's Wall and over the Cheviots, all the way into Scotland, the Pennine Way has it all.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
Coast to Coast Path
Wainwright's coast to coast trail
| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, Yorkshire |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Coast to Coast Path
Wainwright's coast to coast trail
7 – 12 days £470 – £1,325 per person By Wandering Aengus| Destinations | Cumbria, Lake District, Yorkshire |
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| Activity | Active, Walking |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Beginning with your feet in the Irish Sea and ending with a dip (optional) in the North Sea, Wainwright's 190 mile Coast-to-Coast walk will take you through some of England's finest scenery as you traverse three National Parks and cross the Pennine spine of the country, literally from Coast to Coast. This is England's most famous long distance path and a simply outstanding journey.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
What's included
All trips with Wandering Aengus include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
| Accommodation |
All accommodation in twin/double rooms (with private bathroom where available) in carefully chosen, walker-friendly (close to the trails!) guest houses, inns or hotels. |
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| Breakfast |
All cooked breakfasts included. |
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| Ground transfers |
Secure, reliable luggage transfer between overnight stops. |
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| Support |
Round the clock emergency telephone support. Also provided is a Wandering Aengus information pack containing all necessary maps, a current guide book or our own weather-proof route cards, laminated locator maps for each night's accommodation, and our own weather-proof 'info cards' with local information - including locations and opening times of restaurants, cafes, ATMs, supermarkets etc. |
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