England · LAKE DISTRICT TOURS
Windermere, Keswick and the passes between them make a long day from anywhere south of Manchester. The 15 below cover the lake cruises, the minibus circuits and the Beatrix Potter houses, with prices and honest travel times.
Review of Mountain Goat’s Ten Lakes Tour from Windermere, covering scenery, stops, guide quality, value, road closures, and practical tips.
“We had a great tour of the 10 lakes at a leisurely pace, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and his costumer service skills”
Review of Mountain Goat’s Beatrix Potter Lake District tour, with Lake Windermere cruise, Hill Top, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, price, tips, and drawbacks.
“Mark H was a fabulous guide and provided lots of interesting commentary on the bus. I really enjoyed the cruise and getting to see multiple places around the Lakes District. Thank you for a great day ☺️”
Review the High Adventure tour from Windermere, with Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, Muncaster Castle, lunch, and Wastwater.
“We appreciated most the breath-taking views from Wrynose and Hardknott passes, and the skillful driving of our guide round hairpin bends! We had a delicious lunch in the hotel at Boot and enjoyed our trip on the little steam train from Ravenglass.”
Scramble, slide, jump, and climb through Stonycroft Ghyll near Keswick with expert guides, free photos, supplied gear, and small-group fun.
“We had a great time Ghyll scrambling from start to finish, the activity was very well organised and we felt safe during all of the slides, jumps and scrambles. Our instructor Andy was great, he was really chatty, informative and ensured we had fun throughout. There were also lots of opportunities for pictures during the activity.”
Review of Lake District white water rafting: what is included, what to bring, trip value, meeting point, safety, and booking advice.
“Great guys running the experience - really went out of their way to make it a day to remember. Make sure to bring old trainers - they will get wet!”
Review of Windermere’s 8 Lakes afternoon tour, with Kirkstone Pass, Castlerigg, Grasmere, photo stops, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“A fantastic tour which took us off the beaten path. Tim has a fantastic knowledge of the area and it's history. Nice stops for photo opportunities along the way. Great way to spend the afternoon.”
See ten Lake District lakes, Honister Pass, Castlerigg Stone Circle and an Ullswater cruise on this small-group day tour from Windermere.
“A thoroughly enjoyable day, it was a great way to see so much of the Lake District with very knowledgeable guides. Highly recommend.”
Explore Beatrix Potter’s Lake District with Hill Top entry, storybook villages, scenic lakes, and an expert guide in a small group.
“The guide Timothy showed a real love of Beatrix Potter & how she was more than just an author but a visionary who saved a lot of the Lakes Area from being developed commercially. We learnt a lot & having someone else organise the tickets & do the driving was priceless.”
Review of the Six Lakes Spectacular from Windermere, covering Castlerigg, Grasmere, guide quality, value, timing, and practical tips.
“Grant the guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Knew all the top spots and photo opportunities”
Explore Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Wray Castle, and Lake Windermere on a small-group half-day tour.
“The tour was so informative about Beatrix Potter's life and learning about all that she contributed to the Lake District was just amazing. The scenery was breathtaking.... We loved seeing the sites that were captured in her stories and illustrations, to see them in real life was just amazing. Our guide was so knowledgeable and so passionate about her life. I would do it again!”
Review of the Lake District Walking Tour from Elterwater, with scenic Langdale views, local stories, practical tips, price, and who should book.
“Jamie was an amazing guide, super friendly and incredibly knowledgable about the area, the price of admission was entirely worth it. He was also helpful and happy to give advice even outside of the tour itself.”
Paddle Derwentwater near Keswick with gear, coaching, wildlife views, and a small group. See if this beginner-friendly three-hour trip fits you.
“Woody brought the gear and guided us through a really fun paddle experience on Derwent Water. With hurricane Agnes slowly making her way to the Lake District, Woody guided us out onto the water. The winds picked up by the end of the outing, but Woody had engineered our trajectory such that we were blown back to our starting point by the gently increasing breeze.”
Review of Brook Tours’ private 4-hour Lake District trip, with Ullswater, Aira Force, Grasmere, Castlerigg, and practical booking advice.
“I messaged David prior to our tour and he is very quick to respond. Our meeting point was easy to find. He catered the tour to our interests and was funny and informative throughout. He offered up recommendations for after our tour which were excellent! We highly recommend David and this tour.”
Review of Mountain Goat’s Ten Lakes tour from Oxenholme, with scenic stops, guide insights, practical tips, price value, and booking advice.
“Most wonderful memorable experience! Tim was our tour guide and driver he was a great chap very informative and great humour excellent driver. Stunning scenery that we would have missed out on had we not booked this trip and certainly would not have got to some of the places without Tim’s expertise. My Sisters and I were very happy with our tour and say thank you to Tim from us for showing us all the beautifulness 😊.”
Explore Kirkstone Pass, Stock Ghyll Force, Cathedral Quarry, and Tilberthwaite on a private 4x4 tour from Windermere.
“Ian met us at reception where we were staying. He took us in his Discovery vehicle to see the sights around the Lake District. We saw the water falls in Stock Ghyll Park, then, went to see the highest point in the area before we went to see tRead more”
