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Full day Private tour of the Lake District

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Offered in: English

Overview

A full day Private guided tour is the ultimate way to get the very most out of your time in the Lake District.
You will be able to sit back, relax and not have to worry about navigating your way around unfamiliar roads, but can just focus solely on the amazing countryside and breathtaking scenery.
On this tour you will see beautiful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and experience the thrill of driving over dramatic high mountain passes.

What's Included

  • Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)
  • Hand sanitizer provided.
  • Complimentary bottled water.

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere. We must stress, that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.

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    Windermere Railway Station
    Station Precinct, Windermere LA23 1AH, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Holehird Gardens

    Take a stroll around this garden for all seasons and enjoy the stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Troutbeck

    Troutbeck is an old fashioned village along the long established, narrow and hilly coach road from Windermere to Penrith.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kirkstone Mountain Pass

    With an altitude of 1,489 feet this mountain pass offers an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ullswater Lake

    Take a stroll next to the second largest lake in the English Lake District.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castlerigg Stone Circle

    Castlerigg stone circle is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Keswick

    Situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater this English market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums and boating trips around Derwentwater.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Ashness Bridge

    The most photographed bridge in the Lake District. Ashness bridge is on National Trust land.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Surprise View

    At surprise view you can see the whole of Derwentwater and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Honister Slate Mine

    Visit the last working slate mine in England situated at the top of Honister pass
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Buttermere

    Buttermere - the Lake by the dairy pastures - is 1.24 miles long and 620 yards wide. The classic combination of lakes and mountains as made this extremely popular with visitors
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Newlands Valley (pass by)

    The Newlands valley is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the Lake District.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Maximum 4 passengers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full day Private tour of the Lake District?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-193140P1

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

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Maximum 4 passengers
    • Operated by a business

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