Did you know?
Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the finest in the Lake District, commanding a superb 360 degree view over Skiddaw, Blencathra and Lonscale Fell. Consisting of 38 stones all of variable sizes and shapes, with some standing over 5 feet tall.
With all of its beauty, its no wonder why so many people descend on Castlerigg Stone Circle every year for the Summer Solstice. This year Lake District Hotels are planning a special celebration… join us to greet the sunrise and enjoy a hot breakfast, listen to a druid’s summer solstice ritual, followed by a short talk about The Castlerigg Stone Circle and what the ritual means to a pagan…
Afterwards walk off your breakfast with our recommended walking route… take in the stunning scenery with a stroll from the Stone Circle to Lake Derwentwater before returning to Keswick to enjoy the rest of your day (map available from reception upon request).
Package includes:
1 or 2 night stay with 3 course evening meal,
free walking boot hire from George Fisher and a guided walk from the Moot Hall in Keswick to Castlerigg Stone Circle (head torch included)
Where you can watch the sunrise and enjoy a hot breakfast
(includes porridge with brown sugar, whisky and cream and sausage/bacon
sandwiches with brown sauce, plus tea and coffee)
Summer Solstice on Saturday morning 21st June
You don’t have to be staying with us to join in the celebrations, join us outside the
Moot Hall at 3am, to make our way to Castlerigg Stone Circle
and enjoy a hot breakfast whilst listening to rituals from our guest druid
£15.00 per person / Must be pre-booked
Overview/Itinerary
The guided walk will commence from the Moot Hall, Keswick to Castlerigg Stone Circle at 3am, the walk is 1.7 miles, for those who wish to drive, a map is available from reception. The group is due to arrive at Castlerigg Stonecircle just in time for the sunrise at 4.38am, after which a hot breakfast will be enjoyed and rituals spoken by a member of ‘The Druid Network’
This unique experience will allow you to explore Keswick and the surrounding area as you never have before, taking in the ‘positive, friendly atmosphere’ of the celebrations, as groups of pagans, druids and party-goers gather to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Walkers must wear sound walking boots and appropriate all-weather clothing / Children must be accompanied by an adult
Lodore Falls Hotel
1 night from £144pp / 2 nights from £269pp
Call 0800 840 1246 to book
Kings Arms Hotel
1 night from £97pp / 2 nights from £124pp
Call 0800 840 1241 to book
Skiddaw Hotel
1 night from £129pp / 2 nights from £154pp
Call 0800 840 1243 to book
Queens Hotel
1 night from £80pp / 2 nights from £112.50pp
Call 0800 840 1240 to book
Dinner is served in Quees Head, Kings Arms, Skiddaw Hotel or LB’s Pizza House
