Ten Lakes tour of the Lake District National Park

4.8 (1,795 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

out of 5

1,795 reviews

4.8

Ten Lakes tour of the Lake District National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ten Lakes tour of the Lake District National Park, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The English Lake District is one of the most recent additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells whilst listen to your guide about the Lake District's history, geology and the people that have shaped this much-loved region.

Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as the Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister pass, and Grasmere. There are many stops on route; a highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views. Our friendly driver/guide will provide an on-board commentary on this full day spectacular tour of lakes and mountains.

Day Trips Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Audio Guides Excellent Quality Best Conversion Top Product

At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Goat Tours

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
Included: On-board commentary in English
Included: Transport in a small mini-coach

Not included

Not included: Food & drink
Not included: Additional Entrance fees
Not included: Drivers gratuity (optional)
Not included: Headphones not provided

Itinerary

Windermere

Passing by

Start the tour and meet all passengers at the main pickup point.
Derwentwater

Passing by

Enjoy the scenery of Lake Derwent
Keswick

one hour

Stop in the charming town of Keswick and explore.
Borrowdale

Passing by

Enjoy the scenery of the valley
Honister Slate Mine

10 min

Stop at Honister where you will be treated to some of the most beautiful views in the Lake District.
Thirlmere

Passing by

Pass by the man made reservoir nestled in the shadow of Helvellyn.
Grasmere

15 min

Stop in the charming village of Grasmere for time to visit St Oswald's Church and the resting place of Wordsworth.
Castlerigg Stone Circle

15 min

Visit the ancient stone circle of Castlerigg, thought to be 4,000 years old.
Ullswater Lake

Passing by

Adventure to Ullswater, one of the Lake District’s most beautiful and dramatic lakes, stretching for around seven miles beneath sweeping fells and rugged mountain scenery.
Buttermere Lake

Passing by

Buttermere is well known to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the national park.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides

If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

End point

What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides

If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking a Mountain Goat tour.

Please make a note of your chosen pickup point and pick up time, our driver will meet you there on your chosen day of travel. This is identified above in this confirmation.

Please arrive at the location selected in good time, if you are not, you may miss the tour.

Download the Mountain Goat App and use the code; 101010 to access the Multilingual Audio Guide

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be over the age of 5 to travel on this tour
There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
There are toilet stops on route
Minimal walking is involved
Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
Seats cannot be reserved
Each passenger must have their own seat
Please note, the tour starts from Windermere Information Centre @ 9.25am. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Access Code for Mountain Goat App; TLS26GUEST
If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.