Mountain Photography Holidays and Guided Photography Walks

Guided Mountain Photography Holidays in the Lake District

We are now providing private and small group mountain photography holidays and short breaks from our beautifully positioned guest house in Natland, Kendal. The historic town of Kendal is less than a mile from the boundary of the Lake District National Park and is commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Lakes.” With its excellent transport links it makes the ideal base to explore and photograph not only the beautiful Lake District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), but also the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Forest of Bowland, Eden Valley, North Pennines, Furness Peninsula, and parts of the Yorkshire Dales.

Mountain Photography

Our guided mountain photography holidays and short breaks are designed for 1 or 2 people and can be booked at a time of your choice. This allows me to tailor your mountain photography holiday to your specific requirements, skill level and interest, while providing plenty of opportunities to ask and answer questions. It also enables the arrangement of early and late starts providing access to the magic hours when the light is at its best and the most stunning images can be captured. You may also want to consider some night-time photography and learn to photograph the stars, Milky Way and – if you get the timing right – a meteor shower. Whatever you decide I will do my best to ensure a high quality and enjoyable day.

Mountain photography holidays will be spent walking in the mountains, discovering new landscapes and exploring the changing light, colour, shapes, patterns and movement to create dynamic and engaging pictures. During our mountain walks you will be encouraged to think creatively, see the mountain landscape in new ways and produce your own unique images.

My mountain photography walks last approximately 7-8 hours and escape from the roadside and well beaten paths. Guided photography walks are graded (easy, classic and challenging) and you will have to carry a small daysack containing your food and personal items. Photography holidays and short breaks run throughout the year and I am sure you will want to keep coming back to explore new places, develop new skills and have more fun and enjoyment.

What’s Included:

  • A mountain photography holiday or short break on dates of your choice.
  • Comfortable accommodation in twin/double room (with private bathroom).
  • All meals – this includes a full English breakfast, packed lunch and a hearty evening meal.
  • We will happily provide flasks of hot tea or coffee for you to take on your photography walk.
  • Hot drink and a tasty treat when you return from your walk.
  • Transfer by car each day to the start of your walk and back again at the end of the day.
  • Your mountain photography walk will be led by a fully qualified Mountain Leader.
  • Daily mountain weather forecast.
  • Recommended equipment list.
  • For those of you arriving by public transport we also include pick-up and drop-off at Oxenholme railway station or Kendal coach station. Oxenholme lies on the Main West Coast Railway Line providing direct links to London, Glasgow, Manchester Airport and Windermere. Just let us know what time you will arrive.

 

Weekend, long weekend, mid-week, week-long and longer packages can be booked:

Your guide is Lathan. Lathan has over 35 years walking experience, is a qualified Mountain Leader and holds a current mountain first aid certificate.

1.5 Days Photography/2 Nights

  • Day 1 – Arrive
  • Day 2 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 3 – Early Morning Photography/Leave

Ideal for a weekend, arriving on a Friday evening and leaving on Sunday morning, this short break can be booked to begin anytime you need a refreshing escape to the hills.

£269 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).

2 Days Photography/3 Nights

  • Day 1 – Arrive
  • Day 2 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 3 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 4 – Leave

Ideal for a weekend, arriving on a Friday evening and leaving on Monday morning but can be booked to begin on any day of the week.

£469 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).

3 Days Photography/4 Nights

  • Day 1 – Arrive
  • Day 2 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 3 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 4 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 5 – Leave

Ideal for a mid-week break (arriving on a Monday morning and leaving on the Friday morning) but can be booked to begin any day that suits you

 

£629 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).

6 Days Photography/7 Nights

  • Day 1 – Arrive
  • Day 2 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 3 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 4 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 5 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 6 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 7 – Guided Photography Walk
  • Day 8 – Leave

Ideal for a week-long break, arriving on a Saturday afternoon and leaving the following Saturday morning. If you book a walking week we are happy to include a rest day and can even provide transport to Kendal or a nearby attraction such as Levens Hall or Sizergh Castle.

£999 per person (based on two people sharing a double or twin room).

To book your break please contact us with your preferred dates, the number of people and the number of nights accommodation/days walking you require. We will then confirm availability and forward payment details.

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If you would like to book a different number of days than those listed above please contact us with your preferred dates and we will get back to you with a price and availability. We look forward to hearing from you.

Covid-19 Statement

Updated 18th January 2021

We are currently working as normal, whilst doing all we can to maintain social distancing, minimise transmission risks and respect those around us. We are operating in line with government guidance and advice from the British Mountaineering Council and the Mountain Training Association.

If we need to cancel your holiday because of changes in the government Covid-19 guidelines we will provide you with a full refund or help you organise alternative dates. We hope this gives you peace of mind.

The World Health Organisation provide useful advice on how to protect yourselves and others from Covid-19.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son so whoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

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