7 Replies to “Inn Way to the Lakes”

1. We just returned from our Inn Way to the Lakes walk. We customized our trip, based on our experience from previous long distance visits to the Lake District and ended up walking about 110 miles. Annette and her Brigantes team were completely on board with our changes, and they booked inns and B&Bs, many of which we had requested, which is no small task in this popular holiday region. Our bags were always at our destination, when we arrived. During our planning, we had a number of questions, and Annette responded immediately, with compensation for an 8-hour time zone difference between Pacific and Greenwich. We applaud Brigantes and highly recommend them.

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2. I was one of a group of four friends who only used Brigantes bag carrying service for our Inn Way to the English Lakes walk 23-29 June 2022. Annette’s communication was excellent from my original enquiry in November 2021 right up to the start of our walk. The baggage carrying service was faultless – bags always delivered to the right destination, before we arrived, and seemingly well looked after in transit.
   As for the walk itself, it’s a great route. We had a mix of weather from a very hot first day, several mixed days and one decidedly wet and windy, but overall I loved it.
   You can see my photos at:
   https://youtu.be/z8g6JrmCF1o

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3. Just to say thank you to Brigantes and the amazing service they provided of booking hotels and baggage transfer.
   We have just finished 91 miles of the “Inn Way to The Lakes”
   All hotels were great and baggage always arrived with no problems.
   We have used Brigantes before and will definitely use them again.
   We had the best time ever.
   All 91 miles were amazing.

   The Cumbrian Way is next on our list

   Dave & Wilhelmina

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4. My first “Inn Way” around the Lake District which was done over 7 days walking including 6 nights in accommodation. Brigantes organized all the accommodation and the baggage handling all of which were first class without any problems what so ever, I cant praise them enough for the service and I have found Annette very prompt with any communication I needed to do in a very friendly manner.

   The walk itself is simply stunning but be prepared for some grueling days. I was lucky with the weather especially when crossing the mountains and passes between the valleys which should only be attempted in reasonable weather. The fourth day from Buttermere to Boot is exceptional passing through four valleys including Wasdale and Ennerdale. The scenery is absolutely stunning that only one can see on foot in some of the remote places. It goes without saying one needs good strong walking boots as the paths are nearly all rocky/stoney. If I had to pick any fault with the walk it would be that many of the paths were covered in over grown bracken as well as not been obvious. I would recommend a good gps as well but even with one of them its still tricky finding the right path.The path does follow some sections off the Coast to Coast route and The Cumbrian Way. The Inn Way so called because it takes in 44 pubs along the way during a 90 mile circular route starting and finishing in Ambleside, however I’m no great beer drinker but by the time I finished this walk I had developed quite the thirst and would recommend The Kirkstal Inn near Loweswater for a few pints of Loweswater Gold.

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5. I walked the Inn Way to the Lake District with a friend in May. I would like to thank Brigantes for arranging my holiday. All of the B&B accommodation was either of a good, or great, standard and in picturesque locations. The proprietors and staff were friendly and helpful and the service great. Our bags were always at our destination when we arrived and twice we met the Brigantes man collecting our luggage promptly at 09:30. Thanks for helping to make it such an enjoyable holiday.

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6. Paul and Jane Read – July 2018

   We have just completed the Lake District Inn Way and the whole experience was idyllic. This was the 5th time we have hiked the Inn Ways (Mark Reid) and, for anyone who is not familiar with them, they can’t be recommended too highly. They have been mapped as circular routes for varied scenery, marvellous landscapes and the best of Inns and pubs for overnight accommodation. The information provided in Mark Reid’s guide books adds enormously to interest and pleasure.

   We have always used Brigantes to help with planning; accommodation selection and reservation; and baggage transfer for our hiking holidays. They provide a service which is nothing less than superb in all respects. – we couldn’t recommend them more strongly. For the Lake District Inn Way, we needed some modifications to Mark Reid’s hiking schedule in order to suit our age and stamina; Brigantes knowledge and experience of the route facilitated this. Their selection of Inns, Pubs and Guest Houses for overnight accommodation was spot on and their baggage transfer ran like clockwork. One really couldn’t ask for better.

   We are already in discussion with Brigantes about our Inn Way hike for 2019 – what more can we say?

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7. A big thank you to all the Brigantes Team for organising our ‘holiday’, the Inn Way to the Lake District. Our baggage was always waiting for us at each destination and the accommodation was good, especially the Orchard Cottage and Brathay Lodge. This is the third time we have used your services and it won’t be the last.

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