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Six Lakes Spectacular

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27 Stops
5h
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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

  1. Copyright

  2. Windermere

  3. White Cross Bay

  4. Windermere Lake

  5. Briery Close

  6. Kaiser's View

  7. Townend

  8. Troutbeck

  9. Galava Roman Fort

  10. Ambleside

  11. Ambleside Bridge House

  12. Kirkstone Pass

  13. Kirkstone Pass Inn

  14. Brotherswater

  15. Glenridding

  16. Glencoyne

  17. Ullswater

  18. Blencathra

  19. Castlerigg Stone Circle

  20. Keswick

  21. St Johns in the Vale

  22. Thirlmere

  23. Dunmail Raise

  24. Grasmere

  25. Dove Cottage

  26. The Coffin Route

  27. Rydal

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