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4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour A)

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour A)
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Put away the guidebook and enjoy a private tour to a shortlist of the Lake District's most interesting sights. A driver helps you maximize your time in the region by taking you to a variety of popular attractions in just a few hours. See Aira Force waterfall, Grasmere, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Ullswater Lake, and Kirkstone Passthe highest mountain pass in the Lake District.

Great for time-tight travelerssee a shortlist of Lake District highlights

No delays waiting for other travelers as this is a private tour

Pick a convenient Lake District drop-off location of your choice

Great for nature loverssee Ullswater Lake and Aira Force waterfall

INCLUDES

Knowledgeable driver-guide.

Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)

Hand sanitizer provided.

Complimentary bottled water.

Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.

Air conditioned vehicle.

Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.

Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)

Anytime photo stops at your request.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Railway Station

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour A):

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is from a limited radius around Windermere.
We must stress, we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Holehird Gardens

Take a stroll around this garden for all seasons and enjoy the stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Troutbeck

Troutbeck is an old fashioned village along the long established, narrow and hilly coach road from Windermere to Penrith.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Kirkstone Mountain Pass

With an altitude of 1,489 feet this mountain pass offers an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Ullswater Lake

Take a stroll next to the second largest lake in the English Lake district.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg stone circle is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Grasmere

William Wordsworth called Grasmere "The loveliest spot that man hath ever found." Whilst in Grasmere visit the famous "Grasmere gingerbread shop. "

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour B)

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour B)
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

This tour gives you the opportunity to see some of the Lake District's most beautiful viewpoints. Avoid the potential stress of being stuck on busy public transport, and ride between sights with ease in a private vehicle. Discover a variety of Lake District highlights such as Grasmere, Keswick, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View, Buttermere, and Newlands Valley.

Get your guide's undivided attention on a private tour

Visit a selection of Lake District highlights such as Keswick

Lots of great photo opportunities such as Ashness Bridge

Flexible tourchoose a convenient drop-off point in the Lake District

INCLUDES

Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)

Complimentary bottled water.

Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.

Air conditioned vehicle.

Knowledgeable driver-guide.

Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)

Anytime photo stops at your request.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Railway Station

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour B):

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere.
We must stress, that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of England's largest lake, Windermere.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Holehird Gardens

Take a stroll around this garden for all seasons and enjoy the stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Ambleside

See the Bridge House, the most photographed building, and one of the smallest houses in the country.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Stock Ghyll Force

Stock Ghyll Force is a spectacular 70 feet waterfall.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Rydal Hall Gardens

Rydal Falls, in the grounds of Rydal Hall, is a hidden gem not to be missed.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Grasmere

William Wordsworth called Grasmere "The loveliest spot that man hath ever found. "
Whilst in Grasmere, visit the famous Gingerbread Shop.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Skelwith Force Waterfall

A delightful small 16 feet drop waterfall on the banks of the river Brathay.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Wray Castle

Wray Castle is a National Trust owned Victorian Gothic castle on the shores of Lake Windermere.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

9: Hawkshead

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

Type: Bus and Minivan Group Tours

Duration: 6 Hours
6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.
- Type:
  Bus and Minivan Group Tours
- Duration:
  6 Hours
OVERVIEW

This is a great pick for first-time visitors to the Lake District. Save hours researching and planning your own itinerary, and enjoy the luxury of a private tour where the full schedule is planned out for you. Visit quaint villages, nature spots, and rural locations such as Grasmere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and Blea Tarn with a chance to stop off for photos whenever you like.

Tick off many top Lake District sights in a day, such as Grasmere

Enjoy the luxury of having a completely private tour

Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle

Flexible Lake District drop-off location based on your needs

INCLUDES

Knowledgeable driver-guide.

Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)

Hand sanitizer provided.

Complimentary bottled water.

Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.

Air conditioned vehicle.

Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.

Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)

Anytime photo stops at your request.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Railway Station

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.:

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere.
We must stress that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Bowness-on-Windermere

Drive through Bowness and stopping at Adelaide hill viewpoint, Gummers how and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of which are excellent photo opportunities.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

2: Ambleside

We take a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside situated at the head of Lake Windermere.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Rydal

Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a walk to Rydal cave next Rydal water.

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Grasmere

William Wordsworth called Grasmere "The loveliest spot that man hath ever found." Whilst in Grasmere visit the famous "Grasmere gingerbread shop."

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Great Langdale (Pass by)

The great Langdale valley is some 12,170 acres, much of it in the care of the National trust, who have 10 farms here. Elterwater and Chapelstile are two beautiful villages you will see here.

5: Blea Tarn

We take the spectacular drive from Great Langdale to Little Langdale to visit Blea Tarn, probably the highlight of the valley for many.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Coniston Water (Pass by)

Condition Water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The Lake is dominated by the "Old man of Coniston" which rises to 803 metres.

6: Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows is one of the top scenic destinations in the North West of England. It is a beauty spot that must not be missed.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Hawkshead

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 4 Hours
8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy a seamless introduction to the Lake District and discover its scenic highlights on this half-day driving tour. Over the course of your tour, see numerous lakes (including Lake Windermerethe largest in the area); visit the Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle; discover the photogenic Ashness Bridge; chart the Kirkstone Pass; and much more. As you go, learn all about the region and its history from your guides commentary.

This driving tour lets you explore the Lake District without any hassles

Discover numerous lakes, Neolithic monuments, and other key sights

Learn all about the national park (the most visited in the country)

Vehicle transit lets you sit back, relax, and enjoy the views

INCLUDES

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / comfort stops

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

2 Kelsick Rd

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Bowness Pier

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

LA23 1AH

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Options and Start time

Ambleside Departure 2:19pm:

02:19 PM

Bowness Departure 2:08pm:

02:08 PM

Windermere Departure 2:00pm:

02:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Kirkstone Pass

Here, as you twist and climb upwards, you will be on the highest road in the Lake District, as well as one of the most spectacular. On the way, you will drive through some magnificent mountain scenery stopping at the top near the old Kirkstone Pass Inn to admire the panoramic views. Its breezy up here but worth getting out in the fresh air just to be looking down the long valley where Windermere Lake sparkles in the distance and on a clear day, you may see out as far as the sea at Morecambe Bay. Look to the left and the right to catch sight of the native Herdwick sheep roaming among the impressive dry-stone walls and watch dedicated walkers looking like tiny colourful dots weaving about on ancient pack horse trails high up on the surrounding fell sides. On the way down the other side of the pass, you will be able to stop for another opportunity to take fabulous photos down the wide valley with the road winding away towards Brothers Water.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Ullswater Lake

At almost eight miles, this is the second longest of the lakes, with a dramatic serpentine shape overlooked by soaring fells, none higher than the challenging reaches of Helvellyn. The leafy shores are stippled with woods of oak, birch and hazel one of the best examples of pre-plantation Lakeland scenery. As you will see, this is a special place to be.
William Wordsworth declared Ullswater the happiest combination of beauty and grandeur, which any of the Lakes affords and who are we to argue with that?

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Castlerigg Stone Circle

Set on a hill with a wonderous panorama of magnificent mountains all around are 48 stones, set here over 5000 years ago. This is Castlerigg stone circle, the ancient haunt of Druids, so the romantic Victorians thought. Today its real purpose is still shrouded in mystery but you will see few stone circles in Britain in such a dramatic setting as that of Castlerigg. A short walk and you are in the circle itself where you can soak up the atmosphere and wonder at the breathtaking views.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Ashness Bridge

Taking a well-hidden single-track road, you will climb steeply for half a mile up to an old dry-stone packhorse bridge. One of the most photographed locations in the Lake District, Ashness Bridge with its fast flowing, tumbling stream looks out across Derwentwater to the towering peaks of Skiddaw rising above the town of Keswick is a must do photo stop.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Surprise View

You wont get many views better than this. Perched high on an oak-lined cliff edge you will enjoy one of the best views in the Lake District. Surprise View is an absolute gem and offers stunning panoramic views across Derwent Water to the Skiddaw mountain range, Borrowdale Valley, the town of Keswick, Bassenthwaite Lake, the Solway and even the distant shores of Scotland (on a good day). The photo opportunities are fabulous!

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Lake Grasmere (Pass by)

Cradled snugly in the Vale of Grasmere lies the lake of the same name, ringed almost completely by shapely fells and forever associated with the poet William Wordsworth. As we look out over the water, you will discover that it was here William, his sister Dorothy and brother John would spent lazy days swimming and fishing for pike. They would row out to the island for summer picknicks and walk its shores soaking up the sounds and sights, lying in the grass listening to the wind in the trees and marvelling at the echoes of a bird calling, its voice carrying on the wind. Today, you will still see people wild swimming and colourful row boats bobbing along. Things havent changed too much around here.

Rydal Water (Pass by)

You will get great views from the road of this reedy little lake, one of the prettiest on a summers morning and even on a frosty winters day. Tinged in shades of gold and orange on a misty day in the fall, this is a lake to take your breath away. Smaller than its neighbour at just ¾ mile long, ¼ mile wide and 50ft deep, it was a great favourite of the Wordsworth family and for this reason it is usually mentioned in the same breath as Grasmere. Driving along the shore, you will need to pay attention as we pass the rocky knoll with its steps leading up to Wordsworths seat, reputedly his favourite place to sit and gaze upon the water, overlooking this often glass-like lake and its shores.
Rydal water was originally called Rothaymere meaning the lake in the valley where the rye is grown and it has a flourishing population of wildfowl. Gulls roost along the shoreline and if you are really lucky, you may spot red squirrels in the larches or the native Herdwick sheep in the pastures.

The Bridge House (Pass by)

You wont believe the story of the family who lived in this teeny-weeny little cottage. It has a long and varied history as you will hear when we slow down for a quick photo and pass the famous Bridge House in the heart of Ambleside. One of the most photographed buildings in the Lakes, it is a delightfully quirky, 300-year-old little house that straddles the clattering brook of Stock Ghyll.

Lake Windermere (Pass by)

You wont be able to miss this one, Englands largest and most visited lake, it rarely fails to impress. Named after a Norse hero, Windermere is the most famous of them all and has had an almost magnetic pull for nearly all visitors to the area for the past 300 years or so. From its rocky inlets, secluded bays, grassy banks and wooded heights, to the northern skyline, indented with volcanic peaks, the southern shore heavily wooded with broadleaf trees, Windermere is what most people imagine the Lake District to look like. Keep listening to your guide and you will hear how it was created, what the Romans did here, the arctic fish who made the lake its home, things about boats and why the local boggle stopped the ferry running at night time.

Windermere (Pass by)

One of the pick-up locations for this tour - we meet outside the entrance to the railway station.
Windermere village is predominantly the product of the Victorian railways arrival in the Lake District. With many of the original villas and guest houses still standing, this village remains the transport hub of the central Lakes. Just as in Victorian and Edwardian times, day-trippers and holidaymakers pour in to Windermere off the train whose line terminates here. There is no shortage of accommodation or places to eat. If you are joining the tour here, you will soon discover why the village changed its name, why William Wordsworth got all steamed up about the railway and why the lake of the same name is a mile or so down the hill.

Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass by)

One of our pick-up points for this tour -we meet outside Pier 1 beside the lake shore.
Bowness is a busy, bustling type of place with large and small hotels, bed and breakfast establishments and lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. The settlement is much older than nearby Windermere with the narrow streets clustered behind the parish church dating back over 300 years. If you are staying here, you will find that the history of the village is condensed in to this small part of the village, the cottages here were lived in by boatmen and fishermen, ancestors of George Washington had their coat of arms included in the window of the church and Charles Dickens stayed at the famous Hole in tWall inn.
A short stroll along the promenade will bring you to the boating area of the village. There are big boats to sail up and down the lake, small boats to hire and explore the islands and inlets and even tiny rowing boats to bob about in on the lake.

Ambleside (Pass by)

Ringed by fells, Ambleside has been described as the hub of the wheel of beauty, as it sits at the heart of the southern lakes with roads radiating out into the central valleys. As you pass through the centre of the little town, you will see the legacy of the Victorian tourist boom in the splendid slate buildings built by local craftsmen and the tiny Bridge House built over the clattering Stock Ghyll stream. You will hear about the Roman fort, Galava, built on the shores of Windermere Lake and discover why, inside the spired parish church, there is a mural celebrating the oldest custom in the town, Rushbearing. This is a bustling and busy little town so you will get a sense of what it is like living here, the way nature, the landscape and the weather still have an impact on our 21st century lives and how its more famous residents brought the first tourists flocking here over 100 years ago.

Coniston (Pass by)

Near one of our pickups

Kendal (Pass by)

Near one of our pickups

Cartmel (Pass by)

Near one of our pickups

Ulverston (Pass by)

Near one of our pickups

Newby Bridge (Pass by)

Near one of our pickups

Grange-over-Sands (Pass by)

A short drive away from our pickup in Windermere

Flookburgh (Pass by)

If staying here why not join this tour at Windermere?

Scarborough (Pass by)

a test

Dockray Hall Industrial Estate (Pass by)

our home base

Brothers Water (Pass by)

This small body of water may once have been connected to the bigger Ullswater lake situated further down this valley which is filled with dramatic scenery. Around the western shore the path dips under the canopy of some of the oldest oak woodland in the Lake District but, as you will find out, it is the tragic tale of two brothers which gives this little scoop of water its romantic name.

Derwentwater (Pass by)

Shimmering and sparkling just south of the market town of Keswick, you will find Derwentwater. Studded with islands and craggy fells, this is undoubtably one of our prettiest lakes. Known as the Queen of the English Lakes, your drive along the shoreline you will glimpse the evocatively named Cat Bells and gaze towards the dramatic Jaws of Borrowdale. You will hear tales of hermits, hedgehogs, squirrels and mock sea battles, all part of the history and folklore of this enchanting lake.

6: Bassenthwaite Lake

From the viewpoint of Surprise View, you will see Bassenthwaite sparkling in the distance.This is the northernmost of the major stretches of water with its shoreline being the best protected in the National Park due to its rich variety of plants and animals. More than seventy species of bird and wildfowl winter and breed here, including magnificent ospreys. This is also one of the very few places in Britain where the vendace, a nine-inch fish related to other Arctic species, is found.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Thirlmere (Pass by)

As you will travel south, along the shores of the attractive, tree-fringed expanse of water at Thirlmere, you will hear the sad tale of the villages of Armboth and Wythburn, now lost, deep below these waters. The story is a fascinating one of wealth, industry and the might of the City of Manchester who crushed the rural lifestyle of these unfortunate villagers in the nineteenth century. Beautiful and tranquil, Thirlmere is backed by the mighty Helvellyn, once a favourite walking spot for Wordsworth and his friends. It is also a place of legend with tales of hauntings and big scary spectral black dogs. Good job you are safe in the van and we arent visiting after dark!

Blencathra [Saddleback] (Pass by)

As you travel towards Keswick, the road becomes dominated by the mountain known as Blencathra. This is the old name meaning Saddleback in the ancient Cumbric language and as you will see from a distance, she does look a bit like one. In summer, she wears a mantle of purple heather while in winter, she often wears a snowy cap. As you approach, you will hear more about her history and the strange tale of an Earl and the Lordship of a Manor in 2014.
Standing at 2,848ft, this is a mountain with six separate fell tops and forms part of the Skiddaw range, some of the oldest rocks in England at roughly 500 million years old. If you look carefully, you may see that she has a distinctive ridge known as Sharp Edge, an aptly named arête which provides one of the most famous scrambles in the area."The crest itself is sharp enough for shaving (the former name was razor edge) and can be traversed only a cheval at some risk of damage to tender parts. Not for the faint hearted!

Helvellyn (Pass by)

If you suffer from vertigo, you will be pleased that we pass by Helvellyn in a comfy air-conditioned mini-van and you dont have to get out and climb. This is the third highest peak in the Lake District and popular all year round with experienced walkers, especially the classic ridge route along Striding Edge which is challenging with dizzying drops and some all-fours scrambling. As you sit back and enjoy the scenery, you may spare a thought for the Helvellyn Weather Assessors who climb the mountain every day between December and March to assess the risk of avalanches and record conditions such as wind chill, snow depth and temperature.
You will also discover that it was Wordsworth favourite mountain and hear the tear-jerking story of a romantic artist and his faithful dog Foxie immortalised by Wordsworth in his poem Fidelity (Spoiler Foxie survives. Yay!)

7: Wordsworth Grasmere

Dove Cottage. William Wordsworth found this tiny cottage while on a walking tour of the Lake District. It is a richly evocative place, especially for poetry lovers. He lived here quite contentedly with his sister Dorothy and his wife and children when he was writing his famous poems. You will be able to snap a quick photo of this famous little whitewashed house as we pass by.

2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

We stop here; we have to. There would be a rebellion on the bus if we didnt so dont worry, you will have time to get that delicious, moresome, gingery treat everyone loves. Created in 1854, only a handful of people know the secret recipe for this deliciously unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake. When you enter the shop, you will be greeted by the wonderful aroma of freshly baked Grasmere Gingerbread hanging in the air. But it doesnt stop there, the shop also sells its own award-winning rum butter and a variety of ginger-themed goodies, as well as toffee, fudges, chocolates, conserves, Cartmel Village Store Sticky Toffee Sauce, Kendal Mint Cake, conserves, ginger beer, ginger themed gifts, and much, much more. Just one thing though, please dont feed the drivers and guides, weve only just managed to wean them off it all!

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Grasmere (Pass by)

Stopping here, you will find a couple of narrow roads leading to a tiny village green, a cluster of handsome grey-stone buildings and a scatter of traditional whitewashed cottages. This is Grasmere an archetypal Lake District village.
Look up, and all around you will see that the ring of mighty fells surrounding the Vale of Grasmere lovingly cradles this snug little village. At its heart you will find the ancient church looking much as it did in Wordsworths time, still crouched beside the babbling river Rothay.
We dont stop here for long but you will quickly discover that it really is as William Wordsworth described it The loveliest spot that man hath ever found. He should know, he lived here for over a decade returning to be buried in this serene, English country churchyard dotted with yews and ivy strewn monuments.
Literary and gingerbread pilgrims flock here to pay their respects and to purchase the famous local tasty treat.

Rydal (Pass by)

As you pass through this tiny hamlet packed with history, you will discover where William Wordsworth lived for 37 years, the church where he was warden, who Dora is and what is so special about the Badger Bar. It is hard to believe that so much happened here in such a sleepy spot!

9: Oxenholme Station

Timed to meet the early morning train as it arrives from London, this is one of the pick-up locations for the tour we meet outside the ticket office.
Oxenholme is the Lake District railway station on the West Coast Main Line which runs from London to Glasgow and is where day-visitors to the Lake District arrive for our tours. If you arent catching the branch line train to Windermere or staying in the Lakes, it is a convenient location to meet one of our full day tours. Should you decide to stay close to the station, there is a guest house and a small hotel within easy walking distance. If you are meeting us by car, there is a car park at the station with a flat rate of £12.00 per day.
While you are waiting for a return train back home, you can get refreshments at Willans shop. It is located next to Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station and sells a wide variety of products, many of which have been made on site.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Troutbeck (Pass by)

As you climb up the windy road from the shores of Windermere, passing by elegant Victorian mansions, you will see that the view of the lake changes quite a lot. You will have a quick photo stop to hear about the lake itself and look down on it across the rolling green fields and broadleaf woodland of the nearby farms.
You will fall in love with this tiny village, strung out along the valley side above the Trout Beck (stream) from which it gets its name. One of its most striking features is the fine selection of traditional Lakeland buildings, most of them dating from the 17th century.
As you pass through the village you will hear about Townend, a National Trust property preserved like a time capsule which tells the story of the Brown family who lived here from 1626 for over 400 years. If you gaze across the valley you will start to see the countryside change as we head up higher becoming more bleak and remote as you move into the mountains. Beatrix Potter once had a farm here.

Patterdale (Pass by)

Nestled in the valley on the south end of Ullswater, you will see that this village is a small cluster of buildings hugging the roadside with two pubs a youth hostel and a mountain rescue base. There used to be a shop, but that has recently been sold and we are all waiting to see what happens to it next. Thats how small the village is! The saints church, at the northern end of the village, replaced the medieval original in the nineteenth century and is known for the locally made embroidered tapestries that hang inside, created by an artist with the surname of a Shakespeare play.
This is walking territory and a number of good walks start from this village into the high fells surrounding it. As you pass through, you will hear about a local breed of dog, a well-known patron saint and a spring which was once thought to have healing properties.

Glenridding (Pass by)

Passing along the leafy road past farms and pastures, suddenly, you get your first exciting glimpse of Ullswater and its fleet of historic steamers as we enter the village.
For centuries this was a busy mining valley but you will find no trace of it now. Lead was discovered in the area in the 17th century and mining here was at its height in the early 19th century with Greenside, hidden among the fells, being one of the best lead mines in the country. The mine closed in 1962 and now the village is a busy little place with some shops and cafes packed full of walkers and hikers. There are also some classy hotels here with grounds stretching down to the lakes edge. You will discover that one of them, formerly a Regency era family villa, was visited by a famous scientist who stayed here for a week with his family and later wrote of his holiday "This place is magnificently beautiful, and I enjoy the scenery". We agree with him!

Keswick (Pass by)

At the top of Derwentwater, is the northern tourist capital of the Lakes crammed full of shops, cafes, bars hotels and Victorian guest houses. Despite the genteel feel of the town, mining used to be the reason for Keswicks existence. It all started in 16th century with expert miners from Germany who settled on Derwent Isle and were employed to find gold. They only found copper and other minerals. Later, as mining declined, tourism grew with the arrival of the railway on 1865. Wordsworth visited the town often, particularly to see his close friend and fellow Romantic Poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge who complained for two thirds of the year we are in retirementthe other third is alive & swarms with Tourists of all shapes & sizes & characters. You will find that nothing much has changed.
As we drive through the town, you will see the Moot Hall, hear about a familiar poet who wrote about bears, the antics of saints, a unique museum and what Keswick means in Old English.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

No Children under the age of 7

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
8 Lakes in a Morning

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
8 Lakes in a Morning
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Best half-day tour for scenery. Your morning will be spent touring around some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the Lake District. This is a stress free, easy way to see a lot of the Lake District in a morning without feeling rushed. You have time to soak up the views and even paddle in a lake if you are brave enough. It is a great way for getting an overview of the Lake District, its culture, history and of course, its amazing scenery.

You will get plenty of variety, see magnificent scenery, eat gingerbread and get all the facts, figures and fascinating stories from our friendly, knowledgeable guides and drivers who know the area well.

Travelling in a comfortable mini-van with air con & phone charging ports as one of only 6/7 passengers you will find it is easy to ask questions and join in the conversation (if you want to). There are lots of stops for photos and fresh air. It is a great morning out and we can't wait to share it with to you.

INCLUDES

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning and charging points for most mobile devices

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Regular photo / comfort stops

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

2 Kelsick Rd

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Windermere

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Options and Start time

Ambleside Departure 10:19am:

10:19 AM

Ambleside Departure 9:19am:

09:19 AM

Bowness Departure 10:08am:

10:08 AM

Bowness Departure 9:08am:

09:08 AM

Windermere Departure 10:00am:

10:00 AM

Windermere Departure 9:00am:

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Rydal Water (Pass by)

You will get to see Rydal Water, one of the smaller "big" lakes

Grasmere (Pass by)

Next is another of the smaller lakes, Grasmere

1: The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Hopefully we will get to stop at the fabulous little shop and try its tasty biscuit!

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Dunmail Raise (Pass by)

Learn about the ancient, last King of Cumberland

Thirlmere (Pass by)

Discover the secret behind Thirlmere

2: Surprise View

Probably the best view in the Lake District

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Ashness Bridge

Visit this photogenic spot

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Derwentwater (Pass by)

View this lake

Bassenthwaite Lake (Pass by)

Another of the big lakes

4: Castlerigg Stone Circle

Visit one of the oldest stone circles in England

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Ullswater

The second longest lake in England

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Brothers Water (Pass by)

A lake with a grisly tale

6: Kirkstone Pass

The highest road in the Lake District

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

No Children under the age of 7

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 150 Minutes
Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  150 Minutes
OVERVIEW

When youre in the Lake District, skip the tour group, and opt for a self-drive, self-guided tour instead. This well-priced option allows you to explore at your own pace, following an audio guide thats downloaded to a smartphone app. After booking, youll receive instructions, and then set off on a preplanned route that showcases Ambleside, Keswick, Ullswater, and more.

Hear the background of the Cumbrian sheep and the nature that abounds

Finish the tour in around 2.5 hours, or linger along the route as you wish

Follow turn-by-turn instructions to explore without getting lost in the lakes

Relax with offline access in case of any difficulty accessing the internet

INCLUDES

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

EXCLUDES

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Smarphone and headphones

Food and drinks

Transportation

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Rydal Road Car Park

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Options and Start time

Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour: 03/16/2022 - 01/12/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Lake District (Pass by)

This self-guided driving tour takes you into the heart of the Lake District. You'll hear about the many towns and villages that you pass along the way and learn the history of the area.

Ambleside (Pass by)

This Lake District driving tour from Ambleside, through the heart of the region to Keswick and back via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass.

Rydal (Pass by)

The tour passes through Rydal on the way to Rydal Mount & Gardens.

Rydal Mount & Gardens (Pass by)

The tour passes by Rydal Mount & Gardens, the former home of famous poet William Wordsworth.

Rydal Water (Pass by)

The tour follows part of Rydal Water as you drive through the countryside.

Lake Grasmere (Pass by)

The tour passes by Grasmere lake which you'll see as you drive through the countryside.

Wordsworth Grasmere (Pass by)

The tour passes by Wordsworth's former home in Grasmere. You'll hear more about the famous poet while you drive.

Grasmere (Pass by)

The tour passes through Grasmere. You'll hear about the town while you drive.

Dunmail Raise (Pass by)

The goes over Dunmail Raise where you'll hear the story of King Dunmail and the legend of the ghostly warriors who, every year, try to reawaken their fallen king.

Wythburn Church (Pass by)

The tour passes by Wythburn Church, one of the few remaining buildings from the original village.

Thirlmere (Pass by)

The tour passes through Thirlmere where you'll see Thirlmere reservoir. Youll also hear about the controversy surrounding Thirlmere lake, which was dammed to become a reservoir for growing industrial cities like Manchester.

Legburthwaite (Pass by)

The tour passes by Legburthwaite where you can relax, picnic and see the lake.

Lake District National Park (Pass by)

The tour passes through sections of the Lake District National Park, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.

Keswick (Pass by)

The tour passes through Keswick. You'll hear about the town as you drive.

Castlerigg Stone Circle (Pass by)

The tour passes by Castlerigg Stone Circle which was established by Neolithic farming communities over 4,500 years ago.

Keswick Climbing Wall & Outdoor Activity Centre (Pass by)

The tour passes by Keswick climbing wall and outdoor activity centre. You'll hear about the activity centre while you drive.

Ullswater Lake (Pass by)

The tour passes by Ullswater Lake. You'll see the lake and hear about it while you drive.

Glenridding (Pass by)

The tour passes through the village of Glenridding. You'll hear about the village while you drive.

Brothers Water (Pass by)

The tour passes by Brothers Water. You'll hear about the lake while you drive.

Kirkstone Pass (Pass by)

The tour passes through Kirkstone Pass. You'll hear about the tell-tale geographic signs that glaciers encompassed this landscape during the last ice age

ADDITIONAL INFO

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Beatrix Potter Afternoon Half Day - includes Hill Top and Cruise

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 4 Hours
Beatrix Potter Afternoon Half Day - includes Hill Top and Cruise
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover the Lake District spots beloved by Beatrix Potter in just half a day on this small-group afternoon tour. Ideal for time-crunched visitors, this tour from Windermere and Bowness visits many such places in a few hours. Explore Beatrixs Hill Top home, see Esthwaite Lake where she fished, visit Hawkshead, enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, and learn detail about her life and characters via the onboard commentary that you might never otherwise hear.

Check off places loved by Beatrix Potter on a half-day Lakes tour

Visit Hill Top, Hawkshead, and other spots linked to her life and tales

Include all entrance fees and a Lake Windermere boat cruise

Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group

INCLUDES

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / comfort stops

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Entry into Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's house) is included in the price

35 minute cruise on England's largest natural lake, Windermere

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Windermere

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Options and Start time

Bowness Departure 2:08pm:

02:08 PM

Windermere Departure 2:00pm:

02:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Windermere (Pass by)

This is one of our pickup points

1: Wray Castle

Your afternoon starts with a visit to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first fell in love with the Lake District.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Esthwaite water trout fishery (Pass by)

Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".

2: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations. The Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!

One of the reasons why Beatrix visited Near Sawrey so often was because while staying on holiday in the area, the Potter's coachman and his family were lodging at a farm there. That farm was Hill Top and is the one Beatrix later bought with the profits from publishing Peter Rabbit. She often visited her 'holiday home' Hill Top and wrote many more books here which were inspired by the people and the places around her in this beautiful part of England.

We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Entry to Hill Top IS included in the price of this tour.

Our guide will take you on a short walk through the village, pointing out the various locations Beatrix used in her books.

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop (Pass by)

This is where William Heelis had his solicitors office and known well to Beatrix Potter.

Ambleside (Pass by)

pass by the town

3: Lake Windermere

A 35 minute cruise on Windermere will start our afternoon

35 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass by)

This is one of our pickup points

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day with an Expert Guide - includes entrance fees

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 4 Hours
Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day with an Expert Guide - includes entrance fees
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

With this half-day tour, enjoy getting a shortcut to places in the Lake District linked to the world-renowned author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. Instead of doing your own research, a guide takes you to Potters former homeHill Topwith admission included to save you time waiting in ticket lines. The trip also visits a selection of other top locations linked the authors stories and characters.

Go inside Beatrix Potters former homeHill Top

Visit places that inspired the famous authors illustrations

Small-group experience, capped at seven people

Lots of stunning Lake District photo opportunities throughout

INCLUDES

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / comfort stops

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Entry into Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's house) is included in the price

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

2 Kelsick Rd

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Windermere

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Options and Start time

Ambleside Departure 9:24am:

09:24 AM

Bowness Departure 9:13am:

09:13 AM

Windermere Departure 9:05am:

09:05 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Wray Castle

Your morning starts with a visit to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first fell in love with the Lake District. There will be plenty of time for photos.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations. The Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!

One of the reasons why Beatrix visited Near Sawrey so often was because while staying on holiday in the area, the Potter's coachman and his family were lodging at a farm there. That farm was Hill Top and is the one Beatrix later bought with the profits from publishing Peter Rabbit. She often visited her 'holiday home' Hill Top and wrote many more books here which were inspired by the people and the places around her in this beautiful part of England.

We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Entry to Hill Top IS included in the price of this tour. Your guide will take you on a guided walk through the village to show you actual places illustrated in Beatrix's books.

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Esthwaite water trout fishery (Pass by)

Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".

3: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

We now stop off in Hawkshead. Your guide will take you on a walking tour around this medieval village pointing out all of the important locations.

25 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop (Pass by)

William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. They are now the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

4: Tarn Hows

Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity here.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Coniston Water

Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.

Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Windermere (Pass by)

This is one of our pickup points

Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass by)

This is one of our pickup points

Ambleside (Pass by)

This is one of our pickup points

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

Type: Cruises and Boating Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
- Type:
  Cruises and Boating Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake Districts prettiest locations on an afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved childrens author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakelands most gorgeous spots.

Relax on a sightseeing cruise across the expansive Lake Windermere

Visit the picturesque village of Hawkshead, where William Wordsworth once studied

Gaze out over Tarn Hows, a famous beauty spot in the district

Learn more about the life of Beatrix Potter

INCLUDES

Lake Cruise

On-board commentary in English

Entry to Hill Top Farm or World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Transport in a small mini-coach

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

Drivers gratuity (Optional)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Bowness Bay

Main Departure Location: What 3 Words - ///begins.regard.hiring Please meet outside the ticket office at Pier 1, Windermere Lake Cruises Ticket Office (Green building). Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3HQ

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles). What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides Windermere Tourist Information Centre- LA23 1AD - at 11:55

Options and Start time

Pickup Bowness-Bay-Pier:

12:00 PM

Pickup Windermere Information:

11:55 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

After pickup from a central Windermere location, travel to Bowness-on-Windermere by minibus for your sightseeing cruise.

Step onto your comfortable boat, and enjoy the idyllic scenery as you cruise across Lake Windermere, Englands biggest lake. Take photos from the deck, and then step ashore at Waterhead, on the lakes northern shores.

Rejoin your minibus and travel through the undulating countryside to Hill Top, the home Beatrix Potter bought in 1905 using monies earned from her debut childrens book, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.' Having fallen in love with the Lake District, Beatrix spent much of her life here, gleaning inspiration from the landscapes and villages for her stories.

Wander around the pretty cottage garden, home to an allotment like those featured in many of Beatrixs tales, and browse the charming gift shop. If you wish, head inside the 17th-century house to explore the rooms, left pretty much as they were in Beatrixs day. View her writing desk, furnishings, and personal effects, and learn about her daily life here.

Next, continue to Hawkshead, a lovely village famous for its whitewashed cottages and cobbled lanes. Learn how English poet William Wordsworth was schooled here between 1779 and 1787, and glimpse the old grammar schoolhouse he attended.

Drive on to Tarn Hows, one of the areas best-loved beauty spots. Here, drink in the gorgeous views of the lake against a backcloth of rugged peaks.

Afterward, ride back to Windermere where your tour ends.

Please note: Hill Top is closed on Fridays.

1: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Lake Windermere

Take a Cruise on lake Windermere. England's Largest Lake

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

3: Tarn Hows

A stunning stop on the tour, Tarn Hows is a picturesque beauty spot that boasts some spectacular views. Originally created in the 19th century by damming a series of smaller tarns. The area was then purchased by Beatrix Potter who gave it to the National Trust to ensure its preservation.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Hawkshead

Visit the beautiful village of Hawkshead

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be 5 years or older

There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.

There are toilet stops on route

Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible

Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location

Seats cannot be reserved

Each passenger must have their own seat

Please note, the pick up location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.

Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).

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Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Full day Private tour of the Lake District

Type: Wildlife Watching and Encounters

Duration: 8 Hours
Full day Private tour of the Lake District
- Type:
  Wildlife Watching and Encounters
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Make the most of limited time in the Lake District with this full-day tour to help you tick off picturesque villages, lakes, waterfalls, and mountain views. Instead of having to focus on driving, enjoy the luxury of having a private driver to take you between sites. Along the way, stop for scenic strolls and photo opportunities, including Kirkstone Mountain Pass, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, and Aira Force waterfall.

Tick off lots of Lake District highlights in a day, including Keswick

Avoid the worry of getting lostlet someone else do the driving

No need to share the trip with strangers: Enjoy a private tour experience

Plenty of great photo opportunitiesincluding waterfalls and lakes

INCLUDES

Knowledgeable driver-guide.

Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)

Hand sanitizer provided.

Complimentary bottled water.

Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.

Air conditioned vehicle.

Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.

Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)

Anytime photo stops at your request.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Railway Station

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

Full day Private tour of the Lake District :

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere.
We must stress, that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Holehird Gardens

Take a stroll around this garden for all seasons and enjoy the stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Troutbeck

Troutbeck is an old fashioned village along the long established, narrow and hilly coach road from Windermere to Penrith.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Kirkstone Mountain Pass

With an altitude of 1,489 feet this mountain pass offers an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Ullswater Lake

Take a stroll next to the second largest lake in the English Lake District.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg stone circle is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Keswick

Situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater this English market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums and boating trips around Derwentwater.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

7: Ashness Bridge

The most photographed bridge in the Lake District. Ashness bridge is on National Trust land.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Surprise View

At surprise view you can see the whole of Derwentwater and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Honister Slate Mine

Visit the last working slate mine in England situated at the top of Honister pass

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Buttermere

Buttermere - the Lake by the dairy pastures - is 1.24 miles long and 620 yards wide. The classic combination of lakes and mountains as made this extremely popular with visitors

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Newlands Valley (Pass by)

The Newlands valley is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the Lake District.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Maximum 4 passengers

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Witness the grandeur of the Lake Districts mountains and western fells on this full-day tour from Windermere. Follow a route first traced by the Romans over the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, two of Britains steepest, and pass by Hardknott Roman Fort. Explore Muncaster Castle, enjoy lunch, and admire spectacular views of Wastwater before returning to Windermere.

Explore the Lake District's high mountain passes from Windermere

Great views of Scafell Pike, Red Pike, Great Gable, and Wast Water

Includes entrance fee and lunch at Muncaster Castle

Travel around in comfort in a Mercedes Sprinter minivan

INCLUDES

'Have a go' at Axe Throwing, Archery and Crossbows in the Weapons Hall at Muncaster Castle

Enjoy the daily flying display with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures!

Entry to the beautifully landscaped gardens, redesigned in the 18th century

Visit England's deepest lake, Wastwater

Entry to the Muncaster Castle, explore the grand state rooms, renowned Library and the Tapestry Room

Enjoy a delicous lunch at the Castle

On-board commentary in English

Explore the Hawk and Owl Centre, where conservation and environmental education take centre stage.

Transport in a small mini-coach

EXCLUDES

Drivers gratuity (Optional)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

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Options and Start time

Pick Up Windermere Information:

09:25 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Leave the Windermere area by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, and journey to western Lake District. Admire the rugged scenery, and travel through the Langdale Valley, as your guide shares information about the region and its culture.

Ascend both the steep Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, and soak up the spectacular views of the remote fells as you trace the narrow, twisting roads through the peaks. Stop at the ruins of Hardknott Roman Fort at 1,000 feet (304 meters) up on the fells.

Afterward, descend into the Eskdale Valley to Muncaster Castle. Enjoy lunch and explore the castles grounds.

Continue on to Wastwater, a beauty spot once voted as commanding Britains favorite view. Drink in the panoramas that encompass Wastwater, Englands deepest lake, and the surrounding high screes and mountains, including epic Scafell Pike.

The tour ends back at Windermere.

Mountain Goat Tours (Pass by)

Begin your Lake District adventure tour.

Great Langdale (Pass by)

Enjoy spectacular views of the Langdale valley

Hardknott Roman Fort (Pass by)

Travel across Hardknott Pass, past the ancient Roman fort before you descend into Eskdale.

Wrynose Pass (Pass by)

Travel through the beautiful Wrynose Pass as you adventure into the wild Lake District.

1: Muncaster Castle

Discover the fasinating history of Muncaster Castle, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, included with your ticket. Have time to explore the grounds and watch the famous Bird of Prey show that Muncaster do so well.

3 hours -Admission Ticket Included

2: Wast Water

Stop to take in the views at Wastwater, England's deepest lake.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Mountain Goat Tours (Pass by)

End your fantastic day exploring the stunning Lake District.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour

Confirmation is received at the time of booking

There are toilet stops on route

Minimal walking is involved

Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible

Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location

Seats cannot be reserved

Each passenger must have their own seat

Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.

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Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

Type: Cultural and Heritage Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District
- Type:
  Cultural and Heritage Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Avoid narrow roads, tricky navigation, and trying to fit the Lake Districts vast scenery into a short visit on this full-day small-group tour from Windermere. Travel by comfortable minivan with a guide who handles the driving and storytelling as you explore mountain passes, waterfalls, stone circles, and up to ten of the regions most scenic lakes, including Buttermere. The route also takes in villages such as Grasmere and includes free time in Keswick.

Pack lots of Lake District highlights into one experienceperfect if you're short on time

Round-trip transport saves you the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads

Gain local insight from a guide who knows the area like the back of their hand

Enjoy the freedom to explore independently at certain stops

INCLUDES

On-board commentary in English

Transport in a small mini-coach

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

Additional Entrance fees

Drivers gratuity (optional)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

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Options and Start time

Pickup Windermere Information:

09:25 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England and this full-day tour introduces you to just that; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys and lakes from the south to the north.

As you travel, admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells, and hear interesting facts from your guide about the Lake District's history and geology, and the people and events that have shaped this much-loved region. Follow a beautiful route in the Ullswater Valley until your first stop in the lovely village of Glenridding. Stretch your legs and then continue to Ullswater Lake (subject to no road closures).

After capturing the scenery around this mirror-glass lake, continue to the Castlerigg Stone Circle, an ancient circle of 48 stones. Take photos of this age-old site and learn how the stones were probably set here in around 3,000 BC to form a ceremonial site.

The route continues with a break in Keswick, followed by a chance to see Ashness Bridge and Honister. Next, pass by two beautiful lakesButtermere and Thirlmere, followed by a visit to Grasmere.

Back aboard your minivan, venture further to Rydal Water, and then finish your day with a drop-off back at the start point.

Windermere (Pass by)

Start the tour and meet all passengers at the main pickup point.

Derwentwater (Pass by)

Enjoy the scenery of Lake Derwent

1: Keswick

Stop in the charming town of Keswick and explore.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

Borrowdale (Pass by)

Enjoy the scenery of the valley

2: Honister Slate Mine

Stop at Honister where you will be treated to some of the most beautiful views in the Lake District.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Thirlmere (Pass by)

Pass by the man made reservoir nestled in the shadow of Helvellyn.

3: Grasmere

Stop in the charming village of Grasmere for time to visit St Oswald's Church and the resting place of Wordsworth.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Castlerigg Stone Circle

Visit the ancient stone circle of Castlerigg, thought to be 4,000 years old.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Buttermere Lake (Pass by)

Buttermere is well known to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the national park.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be over the age of 5 to travel on this tour

There will be a designated lunch stop where youll be able to purchase lunch

There are toilet stops on route

Minimal walking is involved

Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible

Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location

Seats cannot be reserved

Each passenger must have their own seat

Please note, the tour starts from Windermere Information Centre @ 9.25am. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.

Due to a landslide, Kirkstone pass is currently unpassable. Therefore until further notice you will not visit Brotherswater or Ullswater on your tour. Our incredible driver guides will instead take you off the beaten track to a few other fabulous Lake District sites and lakes.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Save time planning your Cumbria itinerary with this comprehensive private day tour. Ideal for families or groups of friends, youll travel in a spacious Mercedes 16-seater vehicle between the Lake District's highlights. Enjoy a lake cruise at Derwentwater or Ullswater, explore the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle, and tick off lots of scenic outdoor sights, such as Borrowdale Valley.

Save time and tick off lots of Lake District scenery in a day

Ride in a private Mercedes vehicle past mountains, valleys, and lakes

Tour stops at the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle

Enjoy a lake cruise and plenty of scenic photo opportunities

INCLUDES

Private transportation

Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide

Commentary in English

Exclusive use of a Mercedes 16 seater Vehicle

EXCLUDES

Lunch and refreshments

Entrance Fees, unless specified

Attractions

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

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Options and Start time

Windermere Information Centre:

09:05 AM, 10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Kirkstone Pass (Pass by)

Travel over the winding and steep Lake District mountain pass

Ullswater Lake (Pass by)

England's 2nd largest lake.

1: Derwentwater

Enjoy the scenery of Lake Derwent

50 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Keswick

Enjoy free-time in the Market town of Keswick where you will have chance to enjoy lunch.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

Borrowdale (Pass by)

Enjoy the scenery of the valley

Honister Pass (Pass by)

Travel over Honister Pass and into Newlands Valley.

Buttermere Lake (Pass by)

Take in the reflective waters of Buttermere

3: Castlerigg Stone Circle

One of the earliest British circles dating back over 4000 years.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Thirlmere (Pass by)

Scenic views of the expansive reservoir

4: The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Stop in Grasmere, famous for Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread & William Wordsworth

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

16 Seater Mercedes Tour Vehicle

Lunch will be in Keswick. You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour

We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.

Assistance dogs welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Foldable wheelchairs can fit in the boot. Please contact us at the time of booking. Please bear in mind that there are a few steps to get on the bus.

Microphones used on board

Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere

Type: Lunch or Dinner Events or Cruises

Duration: 3 Hours
Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere
- Type:
  Lunch or Dinner Events or Cruises
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Experience the exclusivity of chartering a 10 metre Oceanis Clipper sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake, Windermere.

Get involved as much or as little as you like, or relax whilst you appreciate the yacht, amazing views and fresh Cumbrian air.

A very extensive and locally sourced ploughman's is served in the second half of the trip with lots of delicious homemade additions.

You may dine on deck if the weather permits, with views most restaurants can only dream of. We have a well stocked and reasonably priced bar on board, complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks.

We even have a private bathroom and central heating!

Having sailed on Windermere for 20 years I have plenty of stories to tell you about the Lake and thoroughly enjoy showing you how to sail on it in my fabulous yacht.

SAMPLE MENU

Main

Local pork pie, cooked meat with homemade chutney.

Main

Smoked Salmon with homemade spicy avocado salsa

Main

Homemade pate

Main

North Country cheeses

Main

New Potatoes

Main

Mediterranean salad

Main

Freshly baked bread

Dessert

Homemade cake

INCLUDES

Bottled water

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Sailing experience

EXCLUDES

A bar service is available at very reasonable prices. You need to be at least 18.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

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Options and Start time

4 Travellers:

03:00 PM, 10:30 AM

6 Travellers:

03:00 PM, 10:30 AM

Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere:

03:00 PM, 10:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The 3 hour Ploughman's experience is a chance to get hands-on, sailing a 10 metre Beneteau Ocenis Clipper ocean going yacht. After a 90 minute sail, we find an anchorage in a secluded Windermere Bay and relax with a fabulous locally sourced and very extensive Ploughman's.
You can dine on deck if the weather permits, or in the comfort of the spacious saloon.
The yacht is equipped with a bathroom.

Duration: 3 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 9

Make us aware of any dietary allergies

Appropriate clothing for the weather

No animals permitted on board

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere

Type: Cruises and Boating Tours

Duration: 2 Hours
Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
- Type:
  Cruises and Boating Tours
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

This private sailing experience is an intimate alternative to busy and crowded group boat tours. Enjoy the luxury of having a skippered yacht for just your group. Sail along Lake Windermere and choose to get involved and learn how to drive the boat, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way.

Enjoy a personalized sailing experience to suit your need

A skipper joins you during the tour

Access stunning views of scenery near Lake Windemere

A safe experience with life jackets included

INCLUDES

Water

Life Jackets

Access to toilet/washroom facilities

Sailing yacht, petrol

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Storrs Hall Hotel

We will meet at Storrs Hall reception, which is a short accessible walk to the Lake. Storrs Hall offers free parking and access to toilet facilities. We will walk to the Jetty where the boat will be moored ready for you to step onto.

Options and Start time

Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere:

02:00 PM, 04:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 11:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your sailing experience is tailor made for you to suit experienced sailors and those new to the sport. Your preferences will be discussed with your skipper before you set sail so that you get the most out of the experience. Sailing is a great way to see the lakes from a different perspective and take in the magnificent scenery and points of interest.

Duration: 2 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery - Afternoon tour

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery - Afternoon tour
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore the natural beauty of the Windermere area without having to worry about organizing car hire with this private tour. Travel with ease between scenic nature spots such as Lake Windermere, Kirkstone Pass, Ullswater Lake, and Castlerigg Stone Circle. As you travel, the guide provides commentary about the local area, and Wi-Fi access and charging points are available in the vehicle.

Get the most out of your time in Cumbria and see eight lakes in a day

Explore nature spots with a guide so you dont get lost

Ride in a comfortable private vehicle with plenty of stops to take photos

Learn about local scenery as you travel through guide commentary

INCLUDES

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

charging points for most mobile devices at all seats

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Hotel Departure 2:00pm:

02:00 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Kirkstone Pass

Your afternoon starts with a climb, all the way up to the Kirkstone Inn,the highest inhabited building in the Lake District, for a stop to take in the views back down the valley right the way down to Lake Windermere and Ambleside. This once important coaching inn sits almost at the summit of the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor traffic. We stop for photo opportunities.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Ullswater Lake

From our stop the road plunges down into the Kirkstone Pass properly with the valley walls rising up steeply on either side, past the church shaped rock from which the valley gets its name and on to the viewpoint for a photo stop of the ribbon of road as it descends down to Brothers Water. This lake was one of the first places in the Lakes to be acquired by the National Trust.

The thin strip of road winds past the lake, down to the Ullswater valley and on to the charming and popular village of Patterdale. This the starting point for a number of popular hill-walks, most notably the Striding Edge path up to Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the Lakes. The only other village in this valley is Glenridding and it is here that we get our first glimpse of the National Park's second largest lake, Ullswater.

We follow the road along the western shore of the vast and sparkling lake almost in the footsteps of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. It was here at Wordsworth Point that they saw the wild daffodils, the inspiration for one of Wordsworth's most famous poems. Your next stop is here to allow you to access the lake shore for some splendid views of what the celebrated Lakeland writer Alfred Wainwright described as "that loveliest of lakes, curving gracefully into the far distance".

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Castlerigg Stone Circle

We leave Ullswater and head north and west towards Keswick. As we pass the impressive mountains and fells, looking up at Blencathra one cannot help but be moved by its shear scale, and those slender fingers of rock running southwards from its high ridge line must either frighten, or excite. Blencathra is one of the most northerly mountains in the Lakes with six separate fell tops, the highest standing at 868-metres. One of the famous features of Blencathra is the steep ridge called Sharp Edge which you will see as we pass the foot of the mountain. This is a walker's paradise and some of the fells in this area are challenging and difficult even on a mild summer's day. Your next stop is right in among these rugged mountains at one of the most spectacularly located Neolithic stone circles anywhere, Castlerigg.

Castlerigg Stone Circle stands on a superb natural plateau commanding a superb 360 degree view over the surrounding fells. Made up of 38 free standing stones, some up to 3 metres (10 feet) high, it is one of Britain's earliest stone circles dating back to the Neolithic period 4000 to 5000 years ago. The spectacular and atmospheric location will take your breath away but we only have a short stop here before we head onwards to the shores of Derwentwater for your next destination.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Ashness Bridge

Our journey now takes us along the eastern shores of Derwentwater, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lakes. Visitors have flocked here for generations to admire the beauty and climb the fells. Two of the favourite holiday homes of Beatrix Potter, Lingholm and Fawe Park, lie on the shores of Derwentwater and even scenes from Star Wars have been filmed here. Driving along the wooded eastern shore of the lake, our road suddenly forks off and we climb up a narrow, steep track into the wooded fell side. Suddenly, the trees clear and your next destination, Ashness Bridge appears.

Ashness Bridge is the most photographed bridge in the Lake District and once you se it, you will understand why. This extremely popular viewpoint looks out over Derwent Water with spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the River Derwent.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Surprise View

We then take you further up the fell to another well-known beauty spot, the Surprise View where you can see how great ice sheets carved out this impressive landscape: you have an uninterrupted view across Derwent Water to Bassenthwaite and onto the Solway and the distant shores of Scotland.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Lake Grasmere

After you have taken all the photos you want of the spectacular view, we head back along the shores of Derwentwater and start to head back down towards Ambleside. On the way you will pass Thirlmere, which was originally two smaller lakes, which were purchased by Manchester City Corporation Waterworks in 1889. The area was dammed with a dam whose greatest height is 104 feet, and the area became one vast reservoir. In the process, the settlements of Armboth and Wythburn were submerged.

At the foot of the water, we then head back along the mountain pass of Dunmail Raise. This is the flattest of the mountain passes in the Lake District running down towards Grasmere. Dunmail Raise is also the name of a large cairn which stands on the top of the pass, on the central reservation between the two carriageways of the road. Legend has it that Dunmail, the last king of Cumberland, is buried beneath the cairn at Dunmail Raise after having been slain by the English in battle.

Now the road drops steadily down from the fells and before long, we drive along the shores of Grasmere, your seventh lake. William Wordsworth lived here at Dove Cottage and as we continue on, we pass Nab Cottage, the home of his friend and author, Thomas de Quincey.

Admission Ticket Free

7: Rydal Water

The road winds along the shore until we come to Rydal Water, your eighth and final lake. The water here is often mirror-like still with beautiful reflections of the surrounding fells. We pass Wordsworth's last and favourite home which is situated off the road at Rydal as we return to Ambleside for the first of our drop-off points.

Admission Ticket Free

8: The Bridge House

As we drive into Ambleside you will get a view of the iconic Bridge House, the smallest house in Cumbria!

Admission Ticket Free

9: Lake Windermere

Those travelling back to our drop-offs in Bowness or Windermere will get to drive along the shore of Windermere, the largest lake in England.

Admission Ticket Free

Windermere (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Ambleside (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: Beatrix Potter Afternoon Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with Expert

Type: City Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Private Tour: Beatrix Potter Afternoon Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with Expert
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

On this tour you will get to see:
Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District.
Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married.
Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit.
Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat.
Hawkshead village
Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District.
Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man
Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

INCLUDES

Entry into Hill Top, Beatrix's home

Cruise on Windermere

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Hotel Departure 2:00pm:

02:00 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Lake Windermere

Take a cruise on England's largest natural lake, Windermere

35 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Wray Castle

Your afternoon starts with a visit to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first fell in love with the Lake District.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Esthwaite water trout fishery

Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".

Admission Ticket Free

4: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations. The Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!

One of the reasons why Beatrix visited Near Sawrey so often was because while staying on holiday in the area, the Potter's coachman and his family were lodging at a farm there. That farm was Hill Top and is the one Beatrix later bought with the profits from publishing Peter Rabbit. She often visited her 'holiday home' Hill Top and wrote many more books here which were inspired by the people and the places around her in this beautiful part of England.

We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Entry to Hill Top IS included in the price of this tour.

Our guide will take you on a short walk through the village, pointing out the various locations Beatrix used in her books.

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

5: Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

This is where William Heelis had his solicitors office and known well to Beatrix Potter.

Admission Ticket Free

6: Tarn Hows

Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Coniston Water

After a short scenic drive, Coniston Water comes into view. Coniston Water is the fifth largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.

Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert

Type: City Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Private Tour: Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

On this tour you get to see:
Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home.
Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married.
Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit.
Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat.
Hawkshead village
Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District.
Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man
Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

INCLUDES

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Hotel Departure 9:00am:

09:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Wray Castle

Your morning starts with a visit to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first fell in love with the Lake District. There will be plenty of time for photos.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations. The Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!

One of the reasons why Beatrix visited Near Sawrey so often was because while staying on holiday in the area, the Potter's coachman and his family were lodging at a farm there. That farm was Hill Top and is the one Beatrix later bought with the profits from publishing Peter Rabbit. She often visited her 'holiday home' Hill Top and wrote many more books here which were inspired by the people and the places around her in this beautiful part of England.

We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Entry to Hill Top IS included in the price of this tour. Your guide will take you on a guided walk through the village to show you actual places illustrated in Beatrix's books.

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

3: Esthwaite water trout fishery

Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".

Admission Ticket Free

4: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

We now stop off in Hawkshead. Your guide will take you on a walking tour around this medieval village pointing out all of the important locations.

25 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. They are now the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Admission Ticket Free

6: Tarn Hows

Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity here.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Coniston Water

Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.

Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour Beatrix Potter's Favourite Lakeland Countryside

Type: City Tours

Duration: 5 Hours
Private Tour Beatrix Potter's Favourite Lakeland Countryside
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take off on an adventure around the winding country lanes of the Lake District to see the National Park as childrens author Beatrix Potter would have when she lived here in the 19th Century. In your air-conditioned minibus, see the fells, lakes and valleys Beatrix Potter loved, and visit some of the places she featured in her books. See Tarn Hows, a beauty spot she left in her will to the National Trust, and explore Hawkshead, a historic village in the mountains.

Trips to Hill Top, Beatrix Potters home, and a lake cruise can be added to this tour for an extra fee

Hear Beatrix Potters stories as you visit the landscapes that inspired them

A private and intimate way to explore the Lake District

Hassle-free hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kendal, Bowness, Ambleside and Grasmere

INCLUDES

Live Commentary

Knowledgeable Driver/Guide

Many stops on route for photographs

EXCLUDES

Lunch and refreshments.

Entrance to Hill Top Farm

Lake Cruise

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

We offer hotel pick ups from Kendal, Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside & Grasmere, please specific when booking. If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 20 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

Options and Start time

Windermere Information Centre:

09:05 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Lake Windermere

Enjoy a lake cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Hawkshead

Time to explore the medieval village of Hawkshead

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Visit Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's cottage. Entrance to the house is not included.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: Tarn Hows

Tarn How's is a natural beauty, left to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter in her will

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Coniston

Visit Coniston, famous for where Arthur Ransome based his childrens book Swallows and Amazons on locations around Coniston Water.

Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Private use of a 16 Seater Mercedes tour vehicle

Lunch will be in Hawkshead. You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour

We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Foldable wheelchairs can fit in the boot. Please contact us at the time of booking. Please bear in mind that there are a few steps to get on the bus.

Microphones used on board

Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: High Adventure and the Western Lake District

Type: City Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Tour: High Adventure and the Western Lake District
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

The Lake District is considered among the most spell-bindingly beautiful corners of the British countryside, but organizing transportation to explore solo takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, spin through the Lake District with your private guide at the wheel, and reach must-see sites including Blea Tarn, Hardknott Roman Fort, and Wastwater Lake in comfort. Along the way, admire uninterrupted views from Wrynose Pass and the Eskdale railway line.

See the best of the beautiful Lake District on this sightseeing tour

Save time and effort organizing transportation independently

Panoramic views over the beautiful countryside scenery

Hassle-free round-trip transport from your South Lakes accommodation

INCLUDES

Luxury Mercedes Vehicle

On-board commentary in English

EXCLUDES

Food & Drink

Entrance to Muncaster Castle is not included in the price. Please contact us for further information

Attraction fees

Drivers gratuity (Optional)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

Options and Start time

Windermere Information Centre:

09:05 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Blea Tarn (Pass by)

Pass by Blea Tarn with the backdrop of the Langdale Pikes behind.

Wrynose Pass (Pass by)

Travel over one of the highest Mountain Passes in England

1: Hardknott Roman Fort

View the remote and dramatically-sited fort on the side of Hardknott Pass.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Boot

Ride on the narrow gauge railway, Ravenglass & Eskdale railway line.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Wast Water

Visit the deepest lake in England, with stunning views of Scafell Pike.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Muncaster Castle

For an additional fee you may visit Muncaster Castle for their Bird of Prey Show. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like this addition.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.

This tour is a guided scenic mini-coach tour, but there are times when you will have the option to walk up to a few hundred metres to take in a view or point of interest.

You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour. During this tour we will stop either at a traditional Lakeland Pub or local caf

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Microphones used on board

Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere

Type: Private Day Trips

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere
- Type:
  Private Day Trips
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Our Private Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 seater Mercedes tour bus will allow you to travel the Wall in style.

This tour journeys along segments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Hadrians Wall tour travels out of the Lake District for the day and up to the Scottish Borders. The main focus of the day is the Wall which we travel along exploring its remains of towers and landmarks.

During your day you will have time to enjoy the Roman Army Museum, exploring the history of the Romans and learning what it was like to work on the Wall. Following this you will visit Vindolanda, a Roman settlement, one of Europe's largest excavation sites and is still being worked on today.

Please note, attractions are not included. Please contact us to let us know how many travelers will be joining the tour. Payment will be required on the day of travel.

INCLUDES

On board commentary in English

Private use of a Mercedes 16 seater tour vehicle

Knowledgeable driver-guide

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

Entrance fees to attractions

Driver gratitudes (optional)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

Options and Start time

Windermere Information Centre:

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Lanercost Priory

Visit the church built within the priory ruins and Burne Jones windows. The Augustinian priory of Lanercost stands nearby to Hadrians Wall and was much involved in the Anglo-Scottish wars.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Hadrian's Wall (Pass by)

You will follow the wall passing Mile Castles and Towers. Hadrians Wall is almost 80 miles long and was the northern boundary of the mighty Roman Empire for around 3 Centuries.

2: Roman Army Museum

The next stop will by the Roman Army Museum, where there is time for lunch and a café inside (please note lunch is not included). The Roman Army Museum lies on the site of Carvoran Roman Fort adjacent to sections of Hadrians Wall. The museums artefacts, videos and reconstructions, it also has a award winning 3D film illustrates the military and civil engineering accomplishments of the Romans in Britain.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

3: Vindolanda

Vindolanda is an amazing working archaeological dig site to the south of Hadrians Wall. There were 9 forts built on the site over the 400 years of Roman occupancy. Each day during the summer, treasures are uncovered by the volunteer excavators.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Private use of a 16 Seater Mercedes tour vehicle

Lunch at Vindolanda. You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour.

We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.

We are happy to accept assistance dogs only on this tour. Please contact us to advise us in advance.

Microphones used on board

Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.

Please note, attractions are not included. Please contact us to let us know how many travelers will be joining the tour. Payment will be required on the day of travel to the attraction site directly

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: The Brontes: Full Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert Guide

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Tour: The Brontes: Full Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert Guide
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover Yorkshires windy moors and learn about their influence on the famous Brontë family on a winter tour of Haworth, the Brontë Parsonage, and beyond. Round-trip transfer from Windermere and South Lakes allows seamless exploration of the dramatic landscape, while a private tour ensures personalized interaction with your guide.

Maximize your time with a comprehensive full-day itinerary

Forget the guidebook with insights provided by your guide

See the landscape that inspired Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre

Ideal for literature lovers, nature enthusiasts, and history buffs

INCLUDES

Private transportation

Small group size for a more intimate experience

Entry into the Bronte Parsonage Museum

Air-conditioned vehicle

Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Options and Start time

Hotel Pickup:

09:00 AM

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Pickup details

We pick up from most hotels in the South Lakes area.

WHAT TO EXPECT
This Winter tour takes you through three Counties to the village of Haworth and the Parsonage where the Brontes lived, set in the bleak moorland landscape of North Yorkshire. Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery for a stop in the ageless village of Clapham. See the infamous school attended by the Bronte sisters which became the inspiration for Lowood school in Jane Eyre. Following in the Charlotte Brontes footsteps, visit the pretty village of Wycoller with its ruinous hall, the model for Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre. Discover the places the Brontes knew and the landscape which inspired them.

Explore the Bronte Parsonage, where Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell lived with their father Rev. Patrick Bronte. See where they sat and wrote, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and The Tennant of Wildfell Hall. Discover how they lived and what their lives were like in Industrial Yorkshire where death was on the doorstep and freedom was on the moors.

Wander down the High street of Haworth, hardly changed since the Brontes walked here 150 years ago. See the Black Bull Inn where Branwell Drank and the Old apothecary where he bought laudanum. Set your imagination free, breathe the chill moorland air, gaze over the wild, dramatic landscape of Wuthering Heights. Discover the freedoms and restrictions, the successes and failures, the loves and losses endured in the world of Victorian England, a place which fashioned the passionate, emotional and tragic lives of the worlds most famous literary family.
Duration: 8 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes

Type: City Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

This is a perfect pick for nature lovers. Save time organizing car hire and instead, enjoy a full-day private tour that takes you to 10 lakes in a day. No need to worry about navigating a private driver takes care of that, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views. Highlights include Lake Windermere, the Kirkstone Pass, Ullswater Lake, the Castlerigg Stone Circle, Buttermere Lake, and Lake Grasmere.

Get the most out of your sightseeing and see 10 beautiful lakes in a day

Enjoy plenty of stops to take photos of your adventures

No need to study mapsenjoy the luxury of having a private driver

Stay online you travelWi-Fi is provided

INCLUDES

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

charging points for most mobile devices at all seats

Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Hotel departure:

09:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Lake Windermere

Your day starts with a climb up from the shores of Windermere

Admission Ticket Free

2: Kirkstone Pass

all the way up to the Kirkstone Inn,the highest inhabited building in the Lake District, for a stop to take in the views back down the valley right the way down to Lake Windermere and Ambleside. This once important coaching inn sits almost at the summit of the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor traffic.

From here the road plunges down into the Kirkstone Pass properly with the valley walls rising up steeply on either side, past the church shaped rock from which the valley gets its name and on to the viewpoint for a photo stop of the ribbon of road as it descends down to Brothers Water. This lake was one of the first places in the Lakes to be acquired by the National Trust.

We stop in 2 places on the Pass to allow you to take photos.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Ullswater Lake

The thin strip of road winds past the lake, down to the Ullswater valley and on to the charming and popular village of Patterdale. This the starting point for a number of popular hill-walks, most notably the Striding Edge path up to Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the Lakes. The only other village in this valley is Glenridding and it is here that we get our first glimpse of the National Park's second largest lake, Ullswater.

Here you join a 1 hour cruise on Ullswater to relax and see the stunning fells as the boat cruises the full length of the lake.

1 hour 10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

4: Castlerigg Stone Circle

You now rejoin your minibus as we leave Ullswater and head north and west towards Keswick. As we pass the impressive mountains and fells, looking up at Blencathra one cannot help but be moved by its shear scale, and those slender fingers of rock running southwards from its high ridge line must either frighten, or excite. Blencathra is one of the most northerly mountains in the Lakes with six separate fell tops, the highest standing at 868-metres. One of the famous features of Blencathra is the steep ridge called Sharp Edge which you will see as we pass the foot of the mountain. This is a walker's paradise and some of the fells in this area are challenging and difficult even on a mild summer's day. Your next stop is right in among these rugged mountains at one of the most spectacularly located Neolithic stone circles anywhere, Castlerigg.

Castlerigg Stone Circle stands on a superb natural plateau commanding a superb 360 degree view over the surrounding fells. Made up of 38 free standing stones, some up to 3 metres (10 feet) high, it is one of Britain's earliest stone circles dating back to the Neolithic period 4000 to 5000 years ago. The spectacular and atmospheric location will take your breath away but we only have a short stop here before we head onwards to the shores of Derwentwater for your next destination.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Derwentwater

Our journey now takes us a short distance to the head of Derwentwater where we stop at Lakeside near Keswick, for lunch. This is a tiny, hidden corner of the Lakes with lots going on. The theatre here, hailed by The Independent newspaper as "the most beautifully located and friendly theatre in Britain", opened in 1999. It sits only a short stroll from Derwentwater on the edge of Keswick, amid the magnificent western fells of the Lake District. The Lakeside Café Restaurant is perched between the theatre and Derwentwater. Lofty, light and airy, its large windows give spectacular views across the lake to Cat Bells and beyond, it's the perfect setting for you to enjoy lunch.

1 hour 10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Surprise View

We now travel to 'Surprise View', one of the most stunning viewpoints in the Lake District. From here you can see Derwentwater, one of the principal bodies of water in the Lakes. Derwentwater has four permanent islands: Derwent, Lord's, Rampsholme and St. Herbert's. It also has (reputedly) one floating island which sporadically appears towards the end of summer consisting of a mass of vegetable matter that rises to the surface on a cushion of methane gas! Visitors have flocked here for generations to admire the beauty and climb the fells. Two of the favourite holiday homes of Beatrix Potter, Lingholm and Fawe Park, lie on the far shore of Derwentwater. The lake was also used as a filming location for the 2015 Star Wars blockbuster 'The Force Awakens'.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Ashness Bridge

We then drop down the hill to Ashness Bridge, one of the most photographed packhorse bridges in the Lakes.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Honister Slate Mine

We now move on to Seatoller, a small hamlet in Borrowdale valley next to Seathwaite which is the wettest inhabited place in England. Despite its remote location, this tiny farm settlement is a magnet for walkers.

The road now rises higher and higher as we climb the fell to the Honister Slate Mine at the head of the pass. We have a brief stop here for you to capture the view down the valley on your camera.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Buttermere Lake

Passing the slate sculptures of the Guardians of the Pass, we now climb slowly down the steep track as it twists and turns into the Honister Pass itself. Beautiful, remote and desolate, the pass winds through the fells, the green-tinged slate shining in the sun and the curved rock faces looming above us.

The pass itself connects the Buttermere valley with the eastern end of the Borrowdale valley. Rising to 1167 feet in height at the summit, it is one of Cumbria's highest passes, with a gradient of 1 in 4. Flowing through the pass from the summit to Buttermere is Gatesgarthdale Beck and in the valley bottom we stop for another photo opportunity.

Buttermere could not be more of a contrast to the magnificent yet hard scenery of Honister. We are now entering the Vale of Lorton, one of the lushest and prettiest parts of the Northern Lakes, the valley contains the lakes Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere. We see two of these, and driving down the eastern shores of the lakes with the sun glinting off the water is one of the loveliest places to be in the Lakes; it is still beautiful even in the rain.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Moss Force Waterfall

A steep climb takes us up the Newlands Pass with stunning views over the adjoining valleys. At the top of the pass we will stop to admire Moss Force Waterfall.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

11: Whinlatter Forest

We travel onwards to the Whinlatter Viewpoint where we will stop again to allow you to admire the magnificent views of Bassenthwaite.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

12: Bassenthwaite Lake

The view of Bassenthwaite Lake is impressive from the viewpoint

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

13: Lake Grasmere

We now head back towards Keswick and start the journey down towards Ambleside. On the way you will pass Thirlmere, and at the foot of the water, we then head back along your fourth, and last, mountain pass of Dunmail Raise.

Now the road drops steadily down from the fells and before long, we pass Grasmere village to drive along the shores of Grasmere, your ninth lake. William Wordsworth lived here at Dove Cottage and as we continue on, we pass Nab Cottage, the home of his friend and author, Thomas de Quincey.

Admission Ticket Free

14: Rydal Water

The road winds along the shore until we come to Rydal Water, your tenth and final lake. The water here is often mirror-like still with beautiful reflections of the surrounding fells. We pass Wordsworth's last and favourite home which is situated off the road at Rydal as we return to Ambleside for the first of our drop-off points.

Admission Ticket Free

15: The Bridge House

As we pass through Ambleside you will get views of the iconic Bridge House, the smallest house in Cumbria.

Admission Ticket Free

Windermere (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Ambleside (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Grasmere (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Keswick (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Penrith (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Kendal (Pass by)

We pickup from most hotels in this area

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa (Pass by)

a hotel you may stay at

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

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Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

Type: 4WD, ATV and Off-Road Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
- Type:
  4WD, ATV and Off-Road Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Make the most of your time and see the best of the Yorkshire Dales in a day. Instead of being stuck on a crowded sightseeing bus, enjoy having your own space and benefit from the luxury of a private driver to transport you comfortably between sights. Along the way, visit quaint villagessuch as Sedbergh, try delicious local cheese at Wensleydale Creamery, and see the spectacular waterfall of Aysgarth Falls.

Save the research time: A full Yorkshire Dales itinerary is planned for you

Avoid the hassle of car hire and have a private driver for the day

See Bolton Castlewhere Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned

Tour visits quaint villages and market towns such as Reeth, and Dent

INCLUDES

Transport in a 16 seater Mercedes

On board commentary in English

EXCLUDES

Food & drink

Drivers gratuity (Optional)

Attraction fees

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Windermere Tourist Information Centre

If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

Options and Start time

Windermere Information Centre:

09:05 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Wensleydale Creamery

Enjoy cheese tasting at Wensleydale Creamery.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Hardraw Force

Visit the highest single drop waterfall in England.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Ribblehead Viaduct (Pass by)

View the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Bolton Castle (Pass by)

Our next stop is Bolton Castle in which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned

3: Aysgarth Falls

Journey up the valley to the spectacular, Aysgarth Waterfalls which is famous for an appearance in the film Robin Hood Prince of thieves

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.

This tour is a guided scenic mini-coach tour, but there are times when you will have the option to walk up to a few hundred metres to take in a view or point of interest.

You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour. During this tour we will stop in Reeth where there are either a traditional Yorkshire Pub or local caf

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Foldable wheelchairs can fit in the boot. Please contact us at the time of booking. Please bear in mind that there are a few steps to get on the bus.

Microphones used on board

Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)

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