TOUR D – Nine Lakes Photography Tour

An exciting yet leisurely six hour tour exploring every aspect of the Lake District including nine beautiful lakes.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tarn Hows – one of Lakelands most beautiful views
One of Europes Top Three Best Drives as voted by European car rental specialists Alamo Rent A Car
Coniston water
High mountain ranges
Grasmere - gingerbread and Dove Cottage
Thirlmere
Ashness Bridge – the most photographed in the Lake District
Surprise View and Derwentwater – a great photo opportunity
Castlerigg Stone Circle – Lakeland’s Stonehenge
Optional cruise on Lake Windermere at the end of the tour

Tour Description

In the morning we explore the southern Lake District and scenic locations such as Tarn Hows, Coniston Water and the 17^th century farmhouse at Yew Tree Farm.

Narrow mountain roads provide stunning views as we descend steeply to the charming village of Grasmere with its gingerbread shop and 750 year old church of St Oswald.

For those with more than a passing interest in the Lake Districts’ most famous poet we recommend a visit to William Wordsworths house at Dove Cottage. This is the only tour that allows time for visiting inside Dove Cottage.

We cross the pass at Dunmail Raise to enter the northern Lake District wherethere are more fantastic photo opportunities at Ashness Bridge and Surprise View plus time in the pretty market town of Keswick where we take lunch.

Before returning we visit the Neolithic stone circle at Castlerigg (our own mini Stone Henge) and arrive back in time to explore Bowness or take a cruise on Lake Windermere – a great way to end a memorable day out!

TOUR DETAILS

Tour Dates	Departure & Return Details	Tour Price
Dates: All year Days: Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays	Place : Windermere station Tour Start Time : 9:15 Tour End Time : 15:30 Alternative departure points: Accommodation in the Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside area before 09:15 Oxenholme station 08:45	Prices: Adults: £51 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: All year

Days:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

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

Alternative departure points:

Accommodation in the Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside area before 09:15
Oxenholme station 08:45

Prices:

Adults: £51
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

I took Tour D with Tony on 14 May 09, and had a wonderful time. Tony was a wonderful guide and a lot of fun. I plan on returning to the UK in a year or two, and will spend 2-3 days in the Lake District next time and most certainly will use your tour company again. I will also recommend you to anyone I know planning on going to the Lake District.

Regards,
Gail Ballard