10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Locations
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Overview
If you are looking for a Lake District tour to see 10 beautiful lakes, magnificent mountains, spectacular scenery, traditional villages as well as famous landmarks and insights into living in the Lakes, then this tour is for you.
With plenty of unrushed stops for photos, fascinating facts and a comfy seat in an air-conditioned minivan, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
- Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
- Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
- Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
- All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1
Kirkstone Mountain Pass
A brief stop at Kirskstone Pass for photos
10 min Admission free -
2
Ullswater Lake
We stop on the shore of Ullswater for another photo opportunity
10 min Admission free -
3
Aira Force
An opportunity to take a short walk through the forest to the waterfall of Aira Force. It's great to be able to explore the outdoors here on well established paths.
40 min Admission free -
4
Castlerigg Stone Circle
We then make our way to Castlerigg Stone Circle to explore this late Neolithic stone circle.
30 min Admission free -
5
Theatre by the Lake
Our lunch stop is at the cafe attached to the Theatre by the Lake at Lakeside, Keswick. This great location is right next to Derwentwater and you will have plenty of opportunity to explore the area
1h Admission free -
6
Derwentwater
There is time for a brief walk along the shore of Derwentwater
20 min Admission free -
7
Ashness Bridge
We now make our way to Suprise View and Ashness Bridge for fantastic views across Derwentwater towards Catbells and Skiddaw. You will have plenty of time for photos!
20 min Admission free -
8
Honister Slate Mine
Our next stop is at Honister Slate Mine, the last slate mine in England. The views from here are fantastic.
10 min Admission free -
9
Buttermere Lake
We travel down the Honister Pass to Buttermere. More opportunities for photos!
15 min Admission free -
10
Moss Force Waterfall
After climbing up the Newlands Pass we arrive at Moss Force waterfall. We will stop here to take in the views.
10 min Admission free -
11
Bassenthwaite Lake
Weather permitting, we will call in at a great overlook spot for Bassenthwaite Lake.
10 min Admission free -
12
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
We pass through Grasmere and see the world famous Gingerbread Shop
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
13
Wordsworth Grasmere
A brief stop outside of Dove Cottage to see the place where William Wordsworth lived.
5 min Admission free -
14
Windermere
This is one of our pickup points
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
15
Bowness-on-Windermere
This is one of our pickup points
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
16
Ambleside
This is one of our pickup points
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
17
Kendal
This is one of our pickup points
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
18
Keswick
This is one of our pickup points
Pass by (no stop) Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- The route is subject to change is the weather conditions prevent us using our normal routes
- Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Great way to see the area in one day. We stopped at strategic places and got a great feel of the Lakes District. Also we know where we want to go back to. Driver and guide very attentive and informative.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Lakes. Steve was very friendly and told us fascinating stories about the area along with stopping off at spots for photo opportunities. Looking down on Derwentwater lake is something I will remember for some time and I'm sure we will be back for some more Grasmere gingerbread and another trip soon. Thanks English Lakes Tours it was a wonderful day!
Ginnie and Sandra provided a wonderful tour of the Lake District! We saw so many beautiful vistas, lakes, mountains, wildlife, waterfalls, and picturesque towns. They were not only knowledgeable but fun too. We got to see areas we never would have discovered on our own. Also loved the small group experience versus large tour bus. Highly recommend this tour and the company!
My wife and I had a wonderful private tour with Tim as our guide. Tim was extremely knowledgeable about both the geography and the history of the Lake District and took us to places we would have never found on our own. The tour was approximately 6 hours long and it gave us a great overview of the area. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone considering a visit to the Lake District. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
We are demanding clients for a tour guide. We want to know geology, history, culture, archaeology, science of the areas we visit as well as where to go for art and antique shops. Tim was extremely knowledgeable and took us places that only the most experienced locals know about. He was terrific!
During the course of a visit to London, we opted to spend a couple of days in the Lake District. Due to paucity of time and with questionable driving skills we chose to take a conducted tour of the Lakes, than do a self drive. While the latter might be a more measured way of enjoying the wondrous beauty of the area, the conducted tour offers a sampling of all that the area has to offer. Through Viator, I had chosen a small group tour with English Lake Tours. Originally, the booking was for Sunday. When I discovered that the pickup for the tour was a good half an hour’s drive away, a request to the company was promptly attended to and the tour was shifted to Monday so that we could be picked up at Bowness, which is where we were staying. The mode of transport was by minivan. The pick up was punctual and the Van was very clean. We had just another couple with us, so that the group was really small. Our guides for the tour were Jill and Tim, who was also the driver. The Van was equipped with tiny speakers, one for each seat, so that the passengers were not disadvantaged in listening to the information being provided by Tim. The drive through the Lake District is not easy. Commingling with narrow roads are sharp turns and fairly steep ascents and descents. Tim took all of that in a manner that was unobtrusively reassuring. The drive was interspersed with a commentary on the history of the area as well as the geography and topography of the place. All this was not not a dry recitation of facts, but was peppered with humorous anecdotes and pithy one liners. All this made a trip that lasted nearly 7 hours seem much shorter than it really was. The commentary given by Tim was well supplemented by well chosen short comments by Jill. She came into her own element in the Latter half of the tour, in Grasmere, when she took us to visit the grave of William Wordsworth. My wife is a teacher of English and the discussion that followed was extremely erudite and captivating. It is entirely possible that based on this single interaction, we may do a literary tour of the area under her guidance. Another highlight of the tour was the one hour cruise over the Ullswater Lake. The drift down the lake is an encapsulation of all that makes the Lake District a variably picturesque tourist attraction. We loved the entire experience.
Our guide, Tim, was very informative and engaging in conversation. We saw breathtaking locations. We would recommend this tour and our guide, Tim!
This place has recently undergone a facelift. The rooms are very nice and the parking is good. However, the staff really make this place special! As soon as I arrived they were helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 7h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:10, 09:35, 09:43, 09:54
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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