Lake District Half-Day Tour
Lake District Half-Day Tour
At 2 pm, we'll meet at Windermere train station and board a minibus that will take us to explore the north of the Lake District National Park, the largest in the UK.
The first stop of the day will be at Kirkstone Inn, the highest inhabited building in the park. From here we'll enjoy privileged views of Lake Windermere and the town of Ambleside.
Descending into the valley of the River Rothay, we'll see Brothers Water Lake and the towns of Patterdale and Glenridding. Then, we'll head to see the second largest spring in the Lake District, Ullswater Lake, and tell you about its links to the English poet William Wordsworth.
Next, we leave Ullswater behind and make our way to Blencathra, one of the northerly hills in the Lake District. There, we'll see its 868-meter-high summit and admire the slopes of Sharp Edge before checking out the Castlerigg Stone Circle, an impressive megalithic monument full of secrets.
Afterward, we'll visit Derwentwater Lake, where two of the vacation homes of the late children's author Beatrix Potter are located. Did you know that some scenes from Star Wars were also filmed in this area?
We'll continue our tour to Ashness Bridge, the most photographed bridge in the Lake District. We'll also stop at Surprise View, a viewpoint from which we can see Bassenthwaite Lake, the Solway Firth and the distant mountains of Scotland.
Then, in the final part of the route, we'll see the small lake of Thirlmere, the Dunmail Raise mountain pass as well as the lakes of Grasmere and Rydal Water. Pure natural beauty!
The excursion will finish around 6:20 pm at the starting point.
More Information
Duration
4h 20m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
English speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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English Lakes Tours
Corporate name: Heritage Tours Ltd
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
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Free cancellation
Windermere Train Station
