Britain · LAKE DISTRICT TOURS
Good lake district tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See ten Lake District lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, Grasmere, and mountain passes on an informative full-day tour from Windermere.
“Our driver/guide Tim was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and very funny. He took us to all ten lakes and places we would never have seen on our own. Highly recommended tour and well worth it.”
Explore Beatrix Potter’s Lake District with Hill Top, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, and a relaxing Windermere cruise.
“Our tour guide Mark was outstanding, very knowledgeable, a great driver and passionate. I had the most wonderful day on this tour, the sites and scenery were beautiful, I only wish we had a little more time at the Beatrix Potter House, it is such a magical location and it would have been nice to stay maybe 15-30 minutes longer to appreciate it more so, but I know there was a tight schedule. Thank you so much for the lovely day!! A memory I will cherish for a lifetime.”
Cruise Lake Windermere between Bowness and Ambleside with scenic views, onboard commentary, heated cabins, cafe service, and flexible hop-on stops.
“Great sailing between Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside, good and close access to both villages for a stroll round both and a bite to eat.”
See six Lake District lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Thirlmere, and Grasmere on a practical four-hour tour from Windermere.
“We spent an enjoyable half day with a friendly guide in a comfortable coach with room to sit comfortably.”
Cross Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, see Wast Water, and enjoy Muncaster Castle, lunch, gardens, birds of prey, and medieval weapons.
“Beauty where ever you look, brought me to tears, as it did the last time. Precious place”
See eight Lake District lakes, Kirkstone Pass, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Ashness Bridge, and Wordsworth country on a guided half-day tour.
“Great tour, very informative and local Guide. Saw 8 Lakes and many other pieces of interest along the way. Highly recommend.”
Explore Beatrix Potter’s Lake District with Hill Top, Wray Castle, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and scenic stops in a six-person group.
“With such an informative guide, we felt like we really got to understand Beatrice Potter’s life purpose beyond that of simply being the wonderful author snd illustrator that she was! What an amazing legacy she left the world and without our guide’s carefully crafted tour we may have left this magical space without this deeper understanding. Other details of life in the Lakes District really added to the narration on the day. Many thanks - a most worthwhile tour indeed. We may never come this way again as Australians, so we are delighted we choose this tour.”
Review of the 10 Lakes Lake District tour, with Ullswater cruise, stone circle, mountain passes, slate mine, and small-group transport.
“The whole trip was enjoyable. Tim was extremely informative on his history about the Lakes. It was nice that there were only myself and my husband and another couple. The places we visited were breathtakingly beautiful and even better because the weather was favourable. Would recommend to anyone who were wavering about booking.”
Follow the Brontë sisters from Windermere to Haworth, with moorland views, Wycoller Hall, Clapham, and the Brontë Parsonage.
“Took the tour on 21 June 2019 absolutely fantastic such attention to detail about the Bronte family and Howarth The guide Gillian had amazing knowledge and insight she really knew her subject amazing driving by Tim who negotiated the roads with amazing skill really recommend this experience”
Ride the Lake District with expert guide Rich, choosing a route to suit your ability, from gentle trails to classic mountain bike challenges.
“cold but good or should I say great experience. guy who took me around very pleasant and warm and comforting from the word go. Felt like I had a great adventure so well worth a try. Scott.H. Coppull,Chorley, Lancashire”
Explore the Yorkshire Dales from Windermere, with Buttertubs Pass, Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls, and Wensleydale cheese tasting.
“We had a wonderful day the driver was very descriptive with his commentary. We had initial hearing difficulties but he worked hard to eliminate them. I think it was very good value for money. There was one disappointment that we were unable to view the Creamery as a bus load had just turned up this was no fault of the organisers though. Thank you for such a well organised trip.”
Explore Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, and the Langdale valleys on a small-group Lake District tour with an expert English guide.
“Amazing tour that was very informative and well put together, would absolutely recommend for anyone who is looking to see a different side of the lakes!”
Meditate with rescued horses at Holmeshead Farm in Cumbria, with breath work, guided meditation, horse care, and Langdale views.
“It was amazing to find out how to read horse body language, be present in the moment and it was magical to go through a guided meditation and to feel the same peace and calm as these beautiful animals.”
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