10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Locations
Overview
Spectacular Views, Amazing Locations, Photo Opportunities, Great Commentary with Interesting Information and Facts.
If you are looking for a Lake District tour to see 10 beautiful lakes, magnificent mountains, spectacular scenery, traditional villages as well as famous landmarks and insights into living in the Lakes, then this tour is for you.
With plenty of unrushed stops for photos, fascinating facts and a comfy seat in an air-conditioned minivan, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day.
If you are looking for a Lake District tour to see 10 beautiful lakes, magnificent mountains, spectacular scenery, traditional villages as well as famous landmarks and insights into living in the Lakes, then this tour is for you.
With plenty of unrushed stops for photos, fascinating facts and a comfy seat in an air-conditioned minivan, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day.
Inclusions
- All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
- Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
- Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kirkstone Mountain Pass, England
A brief stop at Kirskstone Pass for photos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ullswater Lake, England
We stop on the shore of Ullswater for another photo opportunity
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aira Force Waterfall, Penrith CA11 0JS England
An opportunity to take a short walk through the forest to the waterfall of Aira Force. It's great to be able to explore the outdoors here on well established paths.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
We then make our way to Castlerigg Stone Circle to explore this late Neolithic stone circle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Theatre by the Lake, Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ England
Our lunch stop is at the cafe attached to the Theatre by the Lake at Lakeside, Keswick. This great location is right next to Derwentwater and you will have plenty of opportunity to explore the area
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
There is time for a brief walk along the shore of Derwentwater
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ashness Bridge, Keswick England
We now make our way to Suprise View and Ashness Bridge for fantastic views across Derwentwater towards Catbells and Skiddaw. You will have plenty of time for photos!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Our next stop is at Honister Slate Mine, the last slate mine in England. The views from here are fantastic.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buttermere Lake, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA13 9XA England
We travel down the Honister Pass to Buttermere. More opportunities for photos!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moss Force Waterfall, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA12 5TS England
After climbing up the Newlands Pass we arrive at Moss Force waterfall. We will stop here to take in the views.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bassenthwaite Lake, A66, Bassenthwaite, Keswick England
Weather permitting, we will call in at a great overlook spot for Bassenthwaite Lake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Church Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9SW England
We pass through Grasmere and see the world famous Gingerbread Shop
Stop At: Wordsworth Grasmere, 591 Dove Cottage A, Grasmere LA22 9SH England
A brief stop outside of Dove Cottage to see the place where William Wordsworth lived.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Windermere, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Ambleside, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Kendal, Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kirkstone Mountain Pass, England
A brief stop at Kirskstone Pass for photos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ullswater Lake, England
We stop on the shore of Ullswater for another photo opportunity
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aira Force Waterfall, Penrith CA11 0JS England
An opportunity to take a short walk through the forest to the waterfall of Aira Force. It's great to be able to explore the outdoors here on well established paths.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
We then make our way to Castlerigg Stone Circle to explore this late Neolithic stone circle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Theatre by the Lake, Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ England
Our lunch stop is at the cafe attached to the Theatre by the Lake at Lakeside, Keswick. This great location is right next to Derwentwater and you will have plenty of opportunity to explore the area
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
There is time for a brief walk along the shore of Derwentwater
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ashness Bridge, Keswick England
We now make our way to Suprise View and Ashness Bridge for fantastic views across Derwentwater towards Catbells and Skiddaw. You will have plenty of time for photos!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Our next stop is at Honister Slate Mine, the last slate mine in England. The views from here are fantastic.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buttermere Lake, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA13 9XA England
We travel down the Honister Pass to Buttermere. More opportunities for photos!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moss Force Waterfall, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA12 5TS England
After climbing up the Newlands Pass we arrive at Moss Force waterfall. We will stop here to take in the views.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bassenthwaite Lake, A66, Bassenthwaite, Keswick England
Weather permitting, we will call in at a great overlook spot for Bassenthwaite Lake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Church Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9SW England
We pass through Grasmere and see the world famous Gingerbread Shop
Stop At: Wordsworth Grasmere, 591 Dove Cottage A, Grasmere LA22 9SH England
A brief stop outside of Dove Cottage to see the place where William Wordsworth lived.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Windermere, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Ambleside, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Kendal, Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The route is subject to change is the weather conditions prevent us using our normal routes
- Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Traveler21571397326
December 2021
Our family of five spent the day with Tim driving the Lake District countryside. Tim immediately bonded with all of us and became a part of our family for the day. Having lived in the District for over thirty years Tim knew the area and its history. He provided us with a wonderful overview of...
Our family of five spent the day with Tim driving the Lake District countryside. Tim immediately bonded with all of us and became a part of our family for the day. Having lived in the District for over thirty years Tim knew the area and its history. He provided us with a wonderful overview of the District, and provided plenty of ideas for hikes, shopping, eating and drinking in our days ahead. We highly recommend this tour as you cover a great deal of ground in a short period of time. A great way to start your visit to the Lake District.Kevin_M
March 2020
We did this tour on a whim 1 day prior and heavily recommend it! Our driver was really engaging and the sights themselves were amazing.
We did this tour on a whim 1 day prior and heavily recommend it! Our driver was really engaging and the sights themselves were amazing.Aslam_P
February 2020
Despite tough weather conditions at the start, our guide Tim found very interesting alternates, plied us with great information & anecdotes & was flexible to show us more around Wordsworth in Grasmere. The views of derwentwater, Ullswater, Windermere , bassenthwaite were affected by the weather ,...
Despite tough weather conditions at the start, our guide Tim found very interesting alternates, plied us with great information & anecdotes & was flexible to show us more around Wordsworth in Grasmere. The views of derwentwater, Ullswater, Windermere , bassenthwaite were affected by the weather , though still beautiful. I loved Tim's description of flora& fauna , in short a heartwarming day filled with the natural beauty of this gorgeous place on earth ! Thank youPetertravis9
January 2020
We have been to Scotland and admired the mountains from afar but I never expected to get so close to mountains like I did in this tour. The scenery is amazing. The guide took us to some beautiful places. So glad we took this tour.
We have been to Scotland and admired the mountains from afar but I never expected to get so close to mountains like I did in this tour. The scenery is amazing. The guide took us to some beautiful places. So glad we took this tour.iveskristine
January 2020
We were really lucky as we siblings are the only ones in the tour. Tim was our tour guide and he took us to several places even though there was limited daylight time coz of winter. He really made it worthwhile for us. I do recommend this tour. Really nice to see all the picturesque landscapes t...
We were really lucky as we siblings are the only ones in the tour. Tim was our tour guide and he took us to several places even though there was limited daylight time coz of winter. He really made it worthwhile for us. I do recommend this tour. Really nice to see all the picturesque landscapes that soothes your mind and soul.lyehuat
December 2019
Our guide from English Lake District Tours is knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful tour in the Lake District Park.
Our guide from English Lake District Tours is knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful tour in the Lake District Park.