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Activity Windermere, England

6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

5.0 (40 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

About this activity

Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland's most popular and charming tarns.

Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Brook tours of Windermere

What is included

Included

  • Included: Knowledgeable driver-guide.
  • Included: Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)
  • Included: Hand sanitizer provided.
  • Included: Complimentary bottled water.
  • Included: Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.
  • Included: Air conditioned vehicle.
  • Included: Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.
  • Included: Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)
  • Included: Anytime photo stops at your request.

Itinerary

  1. Bowness-on-Windermere

    one hour

    Drive through Bowness and stopping at Adelaide hill viewpoint, Gummers how and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of which are excellent photo opportunities.

  2. Ambleside

    15 min

    We take a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside situated at the head of Lake Windermere.

  3. Rydal

    45 min

    Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a walk to Rydal cave next Rydal water.

  4. Grasmere

    30 min

    William Wordsworth called Grasmere "The loveliest spot that man hath ever found." Whilst in Grasmere visit the famous "Grasmere gingerbread shop."

  5. Great Langdale

    Passing by

    The great Langdale valley is some 12,170 acres, much of it in the care of the National trust, who have 10 farms here. Elterwater and Chapelstile are two beautiful villages you will see here.

  6. Blea Tarn

    15 min

    We take the spectacular drive from Great Langdale to Little Langdale to visit Blea Tarn, probably the highlight of the valley for many.

  7. Coniston Water

    Passing by

    Condition Water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The Lake is dominated by the "Old man of Coniston" which rises to 803 metres.

  8. Tarn Hows

    30 min

    Tarn Hows is one of the top scenic destinations in the North West of England. It is a beauty spot that must not be missed.

  9. Hawkshead

    30 min

    Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Rothay Garden By Harbour Hotels
  • Skelwith Bridge Hotel
  • Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
  • Forest Side
  • The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group
  • The Ro Hotel Windermere
  • Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
  • The Wordsworth, Grasmere - The Inn Collection Group
  • The Belsfield Hotel
  • White Lodge Hotel
  • Burn How Garden Hotel
  • Stags Head

and 33 more pickup points

Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere.

We must stress that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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