Lake District Landscapes: A Self-Guided Audio Drive from Keswick

4.1 (12 reviews) 3–4 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for to discover the Lake District Landscapes at your own pace? Explore Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere with this affordable driving tour.

Find out about a local eccentric who built a fort on Derwent Isle where he tried to reenact medieval battles, and how medieval Vikings and Monks shaped the Borrowdale valley.

Hear from producer Martin Wilson, producer of Lake District Drives website.

Do it all in three hours 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 Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Keswick

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Our tour starts at the popular and quaint town of Keswick, in the shadow of Skiddaw Mountain.
Ashness Bridge

Passing by

You'll have a chance to take a photo of the iconic Ashness Bridge.
Surprise View

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You'll have a chance to behold beautiful vistas at Surprise View
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour takes you around part of Derwent Water.
Grange-in-Borrowdale

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While passing through the spectacular ‘Jaws of Borrowdale’ wooded valley, you’ll discover quaint villages surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
The Bowder Stone

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You'll have a chance to climb a very large fragment of rock at the Bowder Stone.
Stop 7

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You'll be able to experience the exhilarating Honister Pass road and admire the Honister slate mine at the stunning summit.
Buttermere

Passing by

Explore one of the most scenic and unspoilt Lake District lakes, Buttermere, where you can stop for a picnic and a paddle, and hear the shocking tale of the Maid of Buttermere which brought scandal to the sleepy village.
Crummock Water

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Explore one of the most scenic and unspoilt Lake District lakes, Crummock Water, where you can stop for a picnic and a paddle.
Lorton

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You’ll also have a chance to wander down pretty Lorton Vale.
Whinlatter Forest

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You’ll also have a chance to wander up through the scenic mountain forest of Whinlatter with its many activities before heading back to Keswick.
Lake District

Passing by

This tour guides you through England's beautiful Lake District.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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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

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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

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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

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.