Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour of the Lake District from Keswick
The English Lake District is one of the most recent additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells whilst listening to your guide about the Lake District's history, geology and the people that have shaped this much-loved region.
Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as the Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister pass, Ullswater, and Grasmere. There are many stops on route; a highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views. Our friendly driver/guide will provide an on-board commentary on this full day spectacular tour of lakes and mountains.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Central Car Park, Keswick CA12 5DQ, UK
Meet your driver guide to start your tour
Stop At: Surprise View, Borrowdale, Keswick England
Enjoy the stunning views of Derwent Water from the world famous Surprise View.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Admire the stunning views as you stop for a short break at the top of Honister Pass, home to the Honister Slate Mine.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Buttermere, Buttermere, Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Drive past one of the Lake District's most beautiful places, Buttermere.
Stop At: Moss Force Waterfall, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA12 5TS England
Admire the views of the Newlands Pass and visit the stunning Moss Force waterfalls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg, Castlerigg, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Visit this stone circle, thought to be 4,000 years old, where you will see fantastic views of the Lake District.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Thirlmere, Thirlmere, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Drive passed this man made reservoir north of Grasmere, under the shadow of Helvellyn.
Stop At: Grasmere, Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop in this famous village, known for its Grasmere Gingerbread and its links to William Wordsworth.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kirkstone Pass, Ambleside England
Stop to see some of the best views in the Lake District at the top of Kirkstone Pass.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ullswater, Ullswater, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop at the side of this stunning lake, well known for its stunning scenery.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Central Car Park, Keswick CA12 5DQ, UK
Finish your tour back in Keswick.
Stop At: Central Car Park, Keswick CA12 5DQ, UK
N.B. Between Monday 19 September 2022 and Friday 18th November 2022 there are road closures on the A592 (Ullswater) this means between Mondays to Fridays during the dates above the tour will visit 8 lakes, missing out Ullswater and Brotherwaters. Diversions are via the A591. Our Driver Guides will use their experience showing the best of the Lakes. We apologise for this change, but it is completely out of our hands. For more information please visit our blog page, click here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Transport in a small mini-coach
- On-board commentary in English
Exclusions
- Food & drink
- Additional Entrance fees
- Drivers gratuity (optional)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be over the age of 5 to travel on this tour
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll 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
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: *We will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater lake on Monday to Friday departures between Monday 19 September 2022 and Friday 18th November 2022 due to road closures. Our Driver Guides will use their experience showing the best of the Lakes. We apologise for this change, but it is completely out of our hands.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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