Rail & Road Tour of the Lake District from Glasgow

10 hours

Rail & Road Tour of the Lake District from Glasgow, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is a fantastic way to see the Lake District from Glasgow. Our fully organised Rail & Road tours are perfect for visitors who are short on time to visit the Lake Dist, see it's landscapes and learn about it's history and heritage from our local, knowledgeable driver guides. Your journey will begin at Glasgow Central Station where you will board the train bound for Oxenholme at 09:06. Your return train will leave Oxenholme at 18:34 returning you to Glasgow for 20:42.

Day Trips Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Rail Tours Zombie

At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Goat Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (69–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes
Included: Transport in a comfortable Mercedes minibus.
Included: Return train ticket from and to Manchester Piccadilly

Itinerary

Glasgow Central Station

Passing by

Catch the train from Glasgow Central Station to Oxenholme. The train departs at 09:06, passengers MUST board the train in due time, the train will not wait for latecomers and will depart at exactly 09.26. This part of the tour is also unguided, passengers must make their own way to the train and embark without the assistance of a Mountain Goat representative. (Train ticket included in price.)
Stop 2

You will meet a Mountain Goat representative here after your unguided train journey from Manchester to be taken to Windermere.
Windermere

one hour

Explore the quaint town of Windermere for a short while when you arrive in the Lake District, before you join the Mountain Goat Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside tour.
Stop 4

Travel past the Langdale Pikes, these majestic mountains stand stoic against the elements and are easily recognisable fells.
Tarn Hows

15 min

Enjoy stunning views of Lake District landscapes from this tranquil beauty spot.
Hawkshead

45 min

Explore this charming medieval Lakeland town and wander the cobbled streets to find somewhere to eat.
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

45 min Admission not included

Visit Hill Top House, the former home of the author Beatrix Potter. Here you can explore the gardens and if you so wish may pay to enter the house. (Please contact Mountain Goat directly to book entry.) Hill top is not open during the winter months, an alternative attraction will be offered.
Coniston Water

45 min Admission included

Take a lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes.(This cruise may take place at differing points of the tour based on availability.)
Stop 9

You will be dropped off by your driver to catch the return train back to Manchester. The train departs Oxenholme at 18:14.
Glasgow Central Station

Passing by

Return to Glasgow after a day out in the Lake District.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly passengers will be greeted at Oxenholme Railway Station by a Mountain Goat representative.
Travelers will need to catch the train from Glasgow Central Station, this part of the tour is unguided and travelers will need to ensure they make it to the station in good time. The train will depart at 09:06 and will not wait for any latecomers.

End point

After taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly passengers will be greeted at Oxenholme Railway Station by a Mountain Goat representative.
Travelers will need to catch the train from Glasgow Central Station, this part of the tour is unguided and travelers will need to ensure they make it to the station in good time. The train will depart at 09:06 and will not wait for any latecomers.

Using your ticket

Passengers take a train service to Oxenholme from Glasgow Central, this part of the day tour is not guided, so passengers are responsible for their timings. The train will not wait for any latecomers.

You will need to board your train using your E-Ticket which will be provided by Mountain Goat following your booking.

The train will depart from Glasgow Central at 09:06, please arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to find your platform and get on.

A Mountain Goat representative will then meet you at Oxenholme Railway Station to escort you to the mini-bus and begin the guided section of the tour.