Tour Overview
This scenic half-day Lake District tour departs daily from Windermere, Bowness, and Ambleside, and is perfect for those short on time but eager to experience the region’s stunning landscapes. The tour covers six lakes, including Windermere, Thirlmere, Grasmere, and Rydal Water, offering breathtaking views throughout.
You’ll visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of Britain’s most spectacularly located prehistoric sites, offering sweeping views of the surrounding fells.
On the return journey, the tour follows Thirlmere, a reservoir surrounded by impressive peaks like Helvellyn and Dollywagon Pike, before reaching the picturesque village of Grasmere, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and Sarah Nelson’s iconic Grasmere Gingerbread. You’ll have time to explore the village, visit Wordsworth’s grave at St. Oswald's Church, and indulge in the legendary gingerbread.
Finally, we head back through the quaint villages of Rydal and Ambleside, concluding the tour in Windermere. With its mix of natural beauty, history, and local charm, this tour offers a perfect snapshot of the Lake District’s most beloved spots.
Stops
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Grasmere
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
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Thirlmere
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Windermere
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Rydal
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Aira Force
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Kirkstone Pass
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Brotherswater
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Herdwick Sheep - Coniston
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Glenridding
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Ullswater
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Skelwith Bridge
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Chapel Stile
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Langdale Valley
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Blea Tarn
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Ambleside Bridge House
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Ambleside
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Blencathra
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Borrowdale Valley
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Briery Close
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Brockhole
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Royal Hotel Dockray
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Dunmail Raise
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Galava Roman Fort
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Gowbarrow - South
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Holbeck Ghyll
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Kaiser's View
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Keswick
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Kirkstone Pass Inn
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The Coffin Route
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The Mortal Man
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The Windermere Hotel
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Townend
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Troutbeck
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Troutbeck Park Farm
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White Cross Bay
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Windermere Lake
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Windermere Children
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Low Wood Bay
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Dove Cottage
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Dunmail Raise -2
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Thirlmere Storm Desmond
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St Johns in the Vale
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St John’s in the Vale
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Derwentwater
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Royal Hotel Dockray
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Aira Force
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Aira Force
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Aira Force
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Ullswater Lake
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Glenridding
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Brotherswater
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Littletown
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Red Squirrels
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Gowbarrow - South
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Grasmere
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Rydal
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Thirlmere