Britain · LAKE DISTRICT TOURS
The lakes are close together and the roads are slow, so the itinerary matters more than the mileage. These 15 tours differ on how many lakes they reach, whether a Windermere cruise or the mountain railway is included, and where they start.
Review of Rabbie’s Lake District day tour from Manchester, with Windermere cruise, Grasmere, Coniston Water, and Hawkshead.
“We had an amazing day with Darren, lots of interesting information and so many beautiful places to see. We can absolutely recommend booking this day trip”
Explore ten Lake District lakes, Keswick, Castlerigg, Honister Pass and Grasmere on an 8-hour mini-coach tour from Windermere.
“An excellent guide who gave very informed commentary throughout the tour. The tour itself covered a varied selection of the sights in the Lake District which was well worth the money.”
Review of Mountain Goat Tours’ Manchester Lake District day trip, with Windermere cruise, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and seasonal train ride.
“It was an absolutely unforgettable day - my first introduction to the Lake District, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Jean for it! She is not only an inexhaustible source of knowledge about the culture and history of the region, but also a great driver, amazing storyteller and overall lovely person. I loved the day and will be back to explore more. The tour is warmly recommended to everyone who has a day in the area - it will give you a great first impression and provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration for longer stays.”
Review of the Liverpool Lake District day trip, with Windermere cruise, Grasmere gingerbread, scenic walks, prices, stops, and practical tips.
“What a wonderful trip. Guide was AMAZING. Great value for the money.”
Review of Mountain Goat’s Lake District tour from Liverpool, with Windermere cruise, steam train, Tarn Hows, Hawkshead, and seasonal cream tea.
“Our guide Colin was absolutely fantastic, giving us information regarding the different aspects of areas of outstanding beauty. He also pointed out different historical aspects . We were given ample amount of time to enjoy our tour at the various stop off points. The boat trip on lake Windermere was so enjoyable and we loved it and the steam train of the Lake & Haverthwaite railway was wonderful and it’s brilliant that it’s been brought into use . Would 💯 recommend this tour”
Explore Beatrix Potter’s Lake District with Hill Top, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and a Windermere cruise on this scenic half-day tour.
“Nice way to see the general area. Great tour guide, Peter”
See six Lake District lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Thirlmere, and Grasmere on a practical four-hour mini-coach tour from Windermere.
“Tim - he was sooo helpful and he shared story of Beatrix potter , William Wordsworth! The trip was incredibly lovely and lively ! I enjoyed his talking , I travelled with my partner and we both enjoyed Tim’s company !”
Review of Mountain Goat’s Western Lake District tour from Windermere, with mountain passes, Wast Water, Muncaster Castle, lunch, and falconry.
“In summary, our tour was an outstanding experience. Our guide, Dave, not only demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the area but also showcased impressive driving abilities. While we had previously taken this tour two years ago and enjoyed it, this recent experience surpassed our expectations, largely thanks to the expertise of our guide. The beauty of the visited area was truly mesmerizing and has left a profound impact on us, igniting our anticipation for a return visit. The blend of breathtaking landscapes and skilled guidance from our tour guide made this journey unforgettable and pleasurable. We went on 10 lake tour yesterday as well with Dave and both tours were perfectRead…”
Review of the Lake District day trip from Manchester, with Windermere cruise, Grasmere gingerbread, Blea Tarn, and practical booking tips.
Review of the London to Lake District day tour with train travel, Windermere cruise, Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter sites, and cream tea.
“This excursion was definitely worth for money. Peter was excellent and very professional. Cream tea at the end of the journey was an ideal wrap up of the excursion. High recommended!”
Cruise Coniston Water to Wild Cat Island, visit Ruskin’s Brantwood, and enjoy scenic commentary for a flexible one-hour Lake District outing.
“We loved the commentary and general knowledge of the Campbell speed attempts.”
Review of the Chester to Lake District tour, with Windermere cruise, Blea Tarn, Grasmere, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Un paseo excelente, bien planificado y puntual. El guía Frank es maravilloso, sus valiosos comentarios, incluso durante el camino, nos hizo pasar un día inolvidable. Lo recomendamos ampliamente, el tiempo se pasa volando. Lo repetiríamos. Frank muy buen chofer.”
Review of the Lake District 8 Lakes Tour, with mountain passes, stone circles, Wordsworth country, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Great tour, very informative and local Guide. Saw 8 Lakes and many other pieces of interest along the way. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Ullswater from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge for mountain views, heritage boats, wildlife spotting, and flexible time for walks and tea.
“It was a lovely relaxing cruise with great staff and a beautiful boat 👍”
See ten Lake District lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick and Grasmere on an 8.5-hour small-coach tour from Oxenholme.
“From the moment we were collected we were greeted with a big smile and a friendly welcome. Every part of this trip was memorable, so informative and nothing was too much trouble for Tim our driver and tour guide. His knowledge of the lake District was vast and the ideal photo opportunities were pointed out to us along the way so that we never missed a chance to save that memory. Both my partner and I are of an age where we value good people that come into our lives and the great moments they allow us to appreciate, so thank you Mountain Goats tours, and a very special thanks…”
Pick the kind of day you want and start from the top of the list.
