Full day Private tour of the Lake District

Overview

A full day Private guided tour is the ultimate way to get the very most out of your time in the Lake District. You will be able to sit back, relax and not have to worry about navigating your way around unfamiliar roads, but can just focus solely on the amazing countryside and breathtaking scenery. On this tour you will see beautiful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and experience the thrill of driving over dramatic high mountain passes.

Itinerary

1. Holehird Gardens

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

   · 15 min

2. Troutbeck

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

   · 15 min

3. Kirkstone Mountain Pass

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

   · 30 min

4. Ullswater Lake

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

   · 30 min

5. Castlerigg Stone Circle

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

   · 15 min

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 h

7. Ashness Bridge

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

   · 15 min

8. Surprise View

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

   · 15 min

9. Honister Slate Mine

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

   · 30 min

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 min

11. Newlands Valley

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

    · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 5 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Brook tours of Windermere via Viator.