TOUR C – The Lakes Explorer Tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Troutbeck village – one of the oldest in the Lake District
Kirkstone Pass – Lakeland’s highest road pass
Ullswater – England’s most beautiful lake
Wordsworth Point –the inspiration for ‘daffodils’
Aira Force and Bassenthwaite Lake
Crummock Water, Buttermere and homemade ice cream
Honister Pass and The Flock Inn – tasty local food
Surprise View and Derwent Water
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Thirlmere. Grasmere and Rydal Water
Dove Cottage –the home of William Wordsworth
Bridge House and Ambleside

Tour Description

If you have time for only one tour then arguably this is the one! In our opinion this is the most varied and complete exploration of the Lake District possible on a one day tour.

High mountain passes, stone circles, spectacular waterfalls and ten lakes make this a tour to remember.

Never ones to follow a crowd we make sure this trip is full of unique and special moments such as walking amongst ‘Wordsworth’s daffodils’ or standing below Aira Force.

We do not ignore the deservedly popular beauty spots such as ‘surprise view’ and Grasmere but mix this up with hidden gems that will take your breath away.

Refreshment stops on this tour are equally special and we offer you a chance to experience a true ‘taste of Lakeland’ whether it is homemade ice cream or traditional Herdwick lamb stew – did we mention the best homemade scones and cakes in the Lake District?

We really get off the beaten track on minor roads with distant views of Scotland and a breathtakingly beautiful drive that clings to the lake shoreline of Buttermere and Crummock Water.

More lakes, Grasmere, gingerbread and the option of a cruise on Lake Windermere finish a remarkable day out.

To get the most out of this tour it helps if you can walk on uneven ground for 15- 20 minutes though this is optional.

TOUR DETAILS

Tour Dates	Departure & Return Details	Tour Price
Dates: 1st Feb - 1st December Days: Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Tuesdays	Place : Windermere station Tour Start Time : 9:15 Tour End Time : 16:30 Alternative departure points: Accommodation in the Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside area before 0930 Oxenholme station 0845	Prices: Adults: £52.5 Child: £38 Optional Cruise on Lake Windermere: £6 Prices based on a minimum of 4 persons on the tour. Small group supplement of £15 per person may be payable locally. See terms and conditions

Tour Dates

Departure & Return Details

Tour Price

Dates: 1st Feb - 1st December

Days:

Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
Tuesdays

Place : Windermere station
Tour Start Time : 9:15
Tour End Time : 16:30

Alternative departure points:

Accommodation in the Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside area before 0930
Oxenholme station 0845

Prices:

Adults: £52.5
Child: £38

Optional Cruise on Lake Windermere: £6

Prices based on a minimum of 4 persons on the tour. Small group supplement of £15 per person may be payable locally. See terms and conditions

Why Lake District Tours?

Enjoy the views of the Lake District from the minibus, with spacious seating and a comfortable ride for all
Informative and friendly driver guides
Small groups, relaxed atmosphere
A high level of customer service

We have been back for a while now from the Lake District but we wanted to thank you very much for the wonderful tour. We felt we saw a lot of the beauty of the Lake District and enjoyed the views from the hilltops and roads we travelled on. You surely know your Lake District . Andrew was able to take a lot of photographs and we all felt we got a lot packed into one day. We enjoyed your cheerful personality and vast knowledge of the region. Cheers to Lake District Tours.

Thanks again.

Yvonne, Trevor and Andrew (Chisholm)