6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

Overview

Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland's most popular and charming tarns. Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.

Itinerary

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 h

2. Ambleside

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

   · 15 min

3. Rydal

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

   · 45 min

4. Grasmere

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

   · 30 min

5. Great Langdale

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

6. 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 min

7. Coniston Water

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

8. 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 min

9. Hawkshead

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

   · 30 min

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

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.