Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere

Overview

Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided audio tour of the Lake District. • Find out how Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth are connected to the area and take it some of its famous sites • Hear from producer Martin Wilson, the owner and producer of Lake District Drives • Do it all in 3 hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary

1. Bowness-on-Windermere

   Starting near Bowness Bay, you’ll make an anticlockwise loop around Lake Windermere and hear tales of the area.

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2. Lake Windermere

   Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided driving tour of the Lake District.

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3. The tour passes by Rayrigg Meadow. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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4. The tour passes by Brockhole on Windermere. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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5. The tour passes by Waterhead. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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6. Coniston Water

   I’ll also guide you on an additional loop where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Coniston Village and Coniston Water, the third largest of the lakes.

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7. Tarn Hows

   On this tour you can look forward to beholding the beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and discovering the human impacts on this famous vista.

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8. Wray Castle

   The tour passes by Wray Castle. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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9. Hawkshead

   On this tour you can look forward to discovering the quaint historic village of Hawkshead with its William Wordsworth connections.

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10. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

    The tour passes by beautiful Tarn Hows and historic Hawkshead, too. You’ll discover how many of these places inspired Beatrix Potter, the famous children’s author, and we’ll also learn about her many other talents, beyond writing.

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11. Esthwaite water trout fishery

    On this tour you can look forward to enjoying peaceful Esthwaite Water and its fabulous wildlife.

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12. Stott Park Bobbin Mill

    The tour passes by Stott Park Bobbin Mill. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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13. Fell Foot Park

    The tour passes byFell Foot Park. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

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14. Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house

    On this tour, you can look forward to seeing wooden bobbins being made at Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and learning about their crucial role in the historic Lancashire textile industry.

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How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

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What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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