UK Photo Tours (photography holidays in England / Scotland!)

Join us on a magical 8-day trip to experience one of the most exciting seabird colonies in the United Kingdom!

• Includes accommodation (7-nights) and return transport!
• All payments are fully protected by our Tour Operator Insurance.

We have scheduled six separate boat trips to photograph the birdlife on the Farne Islands and our lovely accommodation is close to one of the world's great coastal castles, Bamburgh Castle!

Along with Dunstanbugh Castle, this gives us the unique opportunity to indulge in some bonus landscape photography with two stunning subjects in the evenings.

Northumberland's Farne Islands are home to more than 20 bird species, with the highlight being over 80,000 incredibly charismatic puffins!

Along with the puffin extravaganza, the islands' other species include arctic terns, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, eider ducks, plus grey seals basking in the sun by the water's edge. More info can be found at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands/features/wildlife-calendar

Accommodation:
We have an amazing 6-bedroom cottage (including 2 rooms with en-suites) close to Bamburgh Castle!

Single Occupancy Room £1650 (~$2120)
Single Occupancy with en-suite £1870 (~$2400)

Suggested equipment:

• Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm
• Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens – e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm
• Wide angle lens e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance)
• Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available.
• Tripod (for landscapes)
• Monopod if required

Filters (for landscapes). I'll have some KASE filter kits available (please mention it at the time of booking).

Includes:

• Return transport from central London, plus transport in Northumberland to/from boats & castles.
• Accommodation: An entire beautiful house near Bamburgh! (self-catering, restaurants, pubs, & shops close by)
• Boat fees for 6 boat trips to the islands.
• Photographic tuition on location
• Camera and lens setups to borrow, if required.
• Your funds are fully protected by our Travel Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance.

Not included:

• Food and drink
• National Trust Landing Fees (free for NT members)
• Personal and travel insurance

Note: The boat captain's decision to delay if adverse weather conditions are beyond our control (which is why we go for 6 full days just in case).

Price:
£1650 + National Trust islands landing fees (£13 x 5 boat trips or FREE for National Trust members (see above for en-suite price)

(~$2120 4th April 2025 exchange rate)

($50 through Meetup/Paypal and balance via card (Stripe payment invoice) to complete booking, payable within 7 days). If you wish to avoid the Meetup.com fees you can contact me directly and you can pay direct.

𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

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Join us on this magical 8-𝐝𝐚𝐲/7-𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 tour to explore the picturesque Lake District in colorful autumn with a small group (maximum of 5 participants only) guided by a professional photographer, and 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 to/from London 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

As a bonus - as if the amazing scenery isn't enough! - the best filter company in the business, Kase Filters, is kindly sponsoring our workshop & will be providing multiple sets of their Pro filters just for us - so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop!

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲:
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 – Journey to The Lakes
We’ll collect you from central London & begin the journey to our lovely accommodation in central Keswick.

We'll aim to check in, freshen up, then, if time permitting head to our first sunset opportunity at the spectacular Castlerigg Stone Circle.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 – Ullswater
We’ll begin our first morning with sunrise at the iconic Duke of Portland boathouse looking down Ullswater towards the distant fells. From there we’ll pay a visit to Hallin Fell with a gorgeous view down two valleys, with Beda Fell in all its autumnal glory dividing them. During the day we will visit the powerful Aira Force, the most famous of the Lakes’ waterfalls, falling 70ft below a slate bridge into a rock pool & surrounded by Victorian landscaping.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 – Derwent Water
Crow Park will start our day for sunrise looking down Derwent Water with Borrowdale Valley and the surrounding Fells beyond. Nearby is Isthmus Bay where you will find the remains of some concrete jetties looking towards the Cumbrian Mountains. Other options for later in the day are Ashness Jetty or Tewet Tarn.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒 – Buttermere
This morning we will head for Buttermere and once again put those Kase ND filters to work capturing the famous lone tree with tranquil views across the lake, followed by a short journey up the lake where we will have views of Char Hut and the autumn colors on the mosaic slopes of Haystacks. Later in the day, we will explore the Southern shore of Crummock Water with several composition options of rocks or trees to choose from.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 – Great Langdale
We’ll start the day at the River Brathay near Elterwater hoping for a touch of mist at sunrise with a couplet of oak trees and a small copse reflecting in the calm water. Later we will head down the Great Langdale Valley towards Side Pike & Blea Tarn both of which have gorgeous views of the Langdale Pikes.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 6 - Lowther Castle
Our last full day will see us visit another great location in the morning and our afternoon will be visiting Lowther Castle or a similar attraction.

Day 7 - We'll look at returning to locations suitable for the weather on the day, with the intent of capturing better shots, or images with different conditions.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 8 – Return Journey
For our final day in the stunning Lake District, we will begin with a visit to Tewet Tarn, or even Castlerigg Stone Circle for sunrise with views towards Blencathra and Skiddaw fells. We'll then say goodbye to Keswick & journey back to London with full memory cards and many happy memories.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:
• Return transport from London, & within the Lake District.
• Kase filter sets are available to use!
• Professional photo guide & Tuition
• Accommodation - An entire beautiful house! (self-catering - restaurants, pubs, a 5-min walk away)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFOPMVFMRpU&feature=youtu.be

Own room with en-suite ($150 supplement) - available
Own room without en-suite - available

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: Food & drink. Personal/travel insurance. Any items not stated as included.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞:
Own room with en-suite - £1395 pp SOLD OUT! (~$1795, April 4th exchange rate)
Twin-share room - 1 available - £995pp (~$1280, April 4th exchange rate)
($50 deposit via Meetup.com, balance to be paid within 7 days via our Stripe payment system to confirm your place)