10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Locations

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About this activity

Spectacular Views, Amazing Locations, Photo Opportunities, Great Commentary with Interesting Information and Facts.

If you are looking for a Lake District tour to see 10 beautiful lakes, magnificent mountains, spectacular scenery, traditional villages as well as famous landmarks and insights into living in the Lakes, then this tour is for you.

With plenty of unrushed stops for photos, fascinating facts and a comfy seat in an air-conditioned minivan, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: English Lakes Tours

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
Included: Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
Included: Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
Included: Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
Included: Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
Included: All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

Not included

Not included: We do stop for lunch but the cost of the food and drink is not included

Itinerary

Kirkstone Mountain Pass

10 min

A brief stop at Kirskstone Pass for photos
Ullswater Lake

10 min

We stop on the shore of Ullswater for another photo opportunity
Aira Force

40 min

An opportunity to take a short walk through the forest to the waterfall of Aira Force. It's great to be able to explore the outdoors here on well established paths.
Castlerigg Stone Circle

30 min

We then make our way to Castlerigg Stone Circle to explore this late Neolithic stone circle.
Theatre by the Lake

one hour

Our lunch stop is at the cafe attached to the Theatre by the Lake at Lakeside, Keswick. This great location is right next to Derwentwater and you will have plenty of opportunity to explore the area
Derwentwater

20 min

There is time for a brief walk along the shore of Derwentwater
Ashness Bridge

20 min

We now make our way to Suprise View and Ashness Bridge for fantastic views across Derwentwater towards Catbells and Skiddaw. You will have plenty of time for photos!
Honister Slate Mine

10 min

Our next stop is at Honister Slate Mine, the last slate mine in England. The views from here are fantastic.
Buttermere Lake

15 min

We travel down the Honister Pass to Buttermere. More opportunities for photos!
Moss Force Waterfall

10 min

After climbing up the Newlands Pass we arrive at Moss Force waterfall. We will stop here to take in the views.
Bassenthwaite Lake

10 min

Weather permitting, we will call in at a great overlook spot for Bassenthwaite Lake.
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Passing by

We pass through Grasmere and see the world famous Gingerbread Shop
Wordsworth Grasmere

5 min

A brief stop outside of Dove Cottage to see the place where William Wordsworth lived.
Windermere

Passing by

This is one of our pickup points
Bowness-on-Windermere

Passing by

This is one of our pickup points
Ambleside

Passing by

This is one of our pickup points
Kendal

Passing by

This is one of our pickup points
Keswick

Passing by

This is one of our pickup points

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Oxenholme Railway Station ticket office on the Southbound side. Postcode: LA9 7HF What3Words: ///daily.slate.rift They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

End point

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Oxenholme Railway Station ticket office on the Southbound side. Postcode: LA9 7HF What3Words: ///daily.slate.rift They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Using your ticket

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Please ensure that you are at your chosen departure point at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. The minibus will be unable to wait for you if you are not there and you will miss your tour.

Due to local traffic conditions the bus may arrive later than expected. Please wait 10 minutes after the quoted departure time before calling.

The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather.

As there may be a small amount of walking involved in the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes.

No food or drink is included in the tour price.

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays
The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
The route is subject to change is the weather conditions prevent us using our normal routes
Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
Children must be accompanied by an adult
All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Options

Ambleside Departure 9:54am

Starting point:

Ambleside, UK
Windermere Departure 9:35am

Starting point:

Windermere, UK
Bowness Departure 9:43am

Starting point:

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, UK
Oxenholme Departure 9:10am

Starting point:

Oxenholme, Kendal, UK