Lake District Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

It was a good trip . Peter was very helpful and informative. Enjoyed the trip. Beautiful landscapes and lakes .

I had a wonderful day on the Brontë sisters tour from Windermere, and it was truly one of the highlights of my trip.Both Tim, our driver, and Gillian, our guide, were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and engaging. They clearly knew the Brontës and the area inside out, and the tour was conducted so smoothly that everything felt effortless. Their stories and explanations made the places we visited come alive, making the whole experience both fascinating and enjoyable.The itinerary was also very thoughtfully planned and packed with interesting places, without ever feeling rushed. I learned so much and had such a memorable time throughout the day.I’m so glad I chose this tour. It was informative, enjoyable, and beautifully organised, and I’m sure it will be a tour I remember for a very long time. Highly recommended!

This self drive tour was brilliant, it was easy to use and the guide on the app was great! We learnt a lot while driving through the lakes and he was spot on with little comments he made about people being in the road and funny bits like that! I’d really recommend this and looking forward to finding other similar tours for other places we visit!

Professional, efficient, covered the safety aspect thoroughly. We had never been white water rafting before so slightly anxious but James soon put us at ease with his sense of humour and we knew it would be fun. instructions were given clearly and my husband and I felt safe the whole time as we tackled each rapid. James even encouraged us to jump off a wall which was another experience to cherish. Thank you James. Hope you had a lovely birthday.

My son, who is 11, went rafting on Saturday, really enjoyed it & said he’d had one of the best experiences of his life. The team were very thorough in explaining everything beforehand in their safety briefing & made him feel safe and relaxed, especially as the rest of the group were adults. I drove over to where they finished to watch & it looked amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested.

Great walking tour taking in some outstanding scenery. Jamie was an excellent guide providing lots of interesting information. We even got to see a red squirrel. Will definitely return.

The morning 8-Lakes minibus tour was a relaxed, interactive delight, enhanced by Gillian's depth of knowledge and Sandra's expert driving around narrow lanes (and hosts of cyclists !). In four hours we gained not just knowledge, but a sense of the distinctive lifestyle that the terrain imposes on its inhabitants, not least the compromise between the tourism essential for local employment and the area's magnificent nature, which pleads for our constant respect. Brian N.Yorks

The guide is very knowledgeable. It’s a great way to see the area and learn much about the region. Definitely recommended.

Gillian and Sandra were exceptional guides—knowledgeable, friendly, and fantastic storytellers. They happily answered all our questions and made the tour a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

Very Enjoyable. Jamie was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend this tour.

This guided walking tour using your phone and its GPS was great. A wonderful orientation to Keswick. It had a bit of history, architecture, culture and geography. Took about 90 min but also easy to stop and restart

If your a Bronte fan this tour is a must do! Gillian was a wealth of knowledge on the Bronte family and Sandra was an exceptional driver as we toured many Bronte related sights in Yorkshire. A magical day where the Bronte family truly came alive for is. Thank you ladies for such a memorable day.

This audio tour was a great way to find out about important attractions and recreational opportunities in England’s Lakes District. The suggestions of where to park close to the specific venues was helpful. You still need to use your phone’s GPS to find things.We only completed a portion of the tour with the time available. Finding parking at the popular attractions was difficult. We liked the flexibility to pick and choose which attractions to visit. The commentary was helpful and informative to learn more about the places you are visiting.

The scenery is beautiful and the villages are just so pretty. Eliot our guide was great and made sure everyone was looked after.

As a coach driver, three times I have had a group go out with Mountain Goat and each time was faultless. Excellent, knowledgeable drivers, in clean, new, minibuses. Tony and Elliott this week cannot be recommended enough. Tours are not cheap but worth every penny.

Great information, easy to use and it was like the guide was in the car with us. Recommend to anyone