Six Lakes Spectacular
Overview
If you’re short on time in the Lake District then this half day tour is a fantastic way to see a lot in not much time. Not only will you see six different Lakes (also called Tarns, Meres and Waters) you go over Kirkstone pass, take in the views at Castlerigg Stone Circle and visit the Village of Grasmere.
Inclusions
- Transport in a small mini-coach
- On-board commentary in English
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mountain Goat Tours, Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK
Begin your morning tour of six famous lakes at your chosen pickup point.
Stop At: Kirkstone Pass, Ambleside England
Travel up the Kirkstone Pass, where you will have a chance to take photographs of the stunning Lake District.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Glenridding, Glenridding, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop for a quick coffee in Glenridding, nestled on the shore of the stunning lake, Ullswater.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ullswater, Ullswater, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Travel along the shore of this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by majestic fells.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
Pay a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 4, 000 years old this circle was put into place before Stone Henge!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Thirlmere, Thirlmere, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Pass by this man made reservoir.
Stop At: Grasmere, Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and links to William Wordsworth.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mountain Goat Tours, Mountain Goat LTD 1AD Victoria Street, Windermere LA23 1AD England
Finish your morning tour where you were picked up.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mountain Goat Tours, Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK
Begin your morning tour of six famous lakes at your chosen pickup point.
Stop At: Kirkstone Pass, Ambleside England
Travel up the Kirkstone Pass, where you will have a chance to take photographs of the stunning Lake District.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Glenridding, Glenridding, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop for a quick coffee in Glenridding, nestled on the shore of the stunning lake, Ullswater.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ullswater, Ullswater, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Travel along the shore of this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by majestic fells.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
Pay a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 4, 000 years old this circle was put into place before Stone Henge!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Thirlmere, Thirlmere, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Pass by this man made reservoir.
Stop At: Grasmere, Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and links to William Wordsworth.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mountain Goat Tours, Mountain Goat LTD 1AD Victoria Street, Windermere LA23 1AD England
Finish your morning tour where you were picked up.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be 5 years or older and have their own seat
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- There are toilet stops on route
- Near public transportation
- Minimal walking is involved
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
- Westmorland and Furness Council are working towards upgrading and improving the safety of the A592 (Kirkstone Pass) which connects Windermere to Brotherswater and Ullswater. Unfortunately this does mean the road is closed for specific periods throughout the year, including 5th June 2023 – 3rd July 2023, 2nd October – 16th October and 1st March 2024 – 22nd March 2024. We are sorry for the inconvenience, please note our tours will still be running as usual but with a temporarily diverted route during this period.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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.
Elizabeth S
August 2019
This is a gentle tour through some beautiful scenery. We stopped at some beauty spots and for a while at Ullswater and for half an hour at Grasmere. Our guide, Peter, was an excellent source of information. I would recommend this tour as an introduction to the Lakes for those who have not been b...
This is a gentle tour through some beautiful scenery. We stopped at some beauty spots and for a while at Ullswater and for half an hour at Grasmere. Our guide, Peter, was an excellent source of information. I would recommend this tour as an introduction to the Lakes for those who have not been before or for those who, like me, have been many times but wanted to enjoy a relaxed morning without driving in this beautiful area,LYN R
July 2019
Gerry was so knowledgeable and a great trip and very good value for money. A wonderful way to see the area
Gerry was so knowledgeable and a great trip and very good value for money. A wonderful way to see the areaMerlion42
July 2019
It happened that I was the only person signed up for the tour. Nonetheless, my guide, Gerry was very professional. He is a nature lover, very knowledgeable and is really kind. He walked me through some of the places (village of Grasmere and churches) as if it was a private tour. I love all the p...
It happened that I was the only person signed up for the tour. Nonetheless, my guide, Gerry was very professional. He is a nature lover, very knowledgeable and is really kind. He walked me through some of the places (village of Grasmere and churches) as if it was a private tour. I love all the places, especially the lakes, Grasmere, Cattlerigg Stone Circles. Gerry drove me back to Windermere on time for me to catch my train back to London. Lake District is truly an beautiful place, well worth the travel time (~3hrs) from London. I did a 2D1N trip and I will be back for a longer stay!Leonie S
July 2018
We booked the tour in order to give us a basic guide to the area and wow what a morning . Our guide Gerry Wilkinson was friendly and very knowledgeable . Nothing was too much trouble - we made a few stops for photos and a break at elswater. And when we stopped at Wordsworth burial site he gave us...
We booked the tour in order to give us a basic guide to the area and wow what a morning . Our guide Gerry Wilkinson was friendly and very knowledgeable . Nothing was too much trouble - we made a few stops for photos and a break at elswater. And when we stopped at Wordsworth burial site he gave us an optional tour around the church and yards . We actually learnt more about Beatrix potter and her influence on the lakes and development in the area than we did at her hilltop farm tour. Gerry was A very passionate guide and has much local knowledge of the area - we have booked another tour this week as it’s a fantastic introduction to the area. That way you see everything without the pressure of driving and parking and can return to the spots in your own time that you enjoy . Highly recommended 5 stars from us2307pas
May 2018
Our friendly driver Carl, took us to through lovely picturesque countryside and beauty spots which we would not have found on our own. As it happened we were the only couple in the minibus that day so we had our own private tour. Carl gave us a wonderful commentary on aspects of local interest a...
Our friendly driver Carl, took us to through lovely picturesque countryside and beauty spots which we would not have found on our own. As it happened we were the only couple in the minibus that day so we had our own private tour. Carl gave us a wonderful commentary on aspects of local interest and history. The minibus was modern and comfortable.Adrian S
May 2018
Been on a couple of Mountain Goat tours over the years but our driver this morning, Derek was exceptional. His knowledge of the area was informative and entertaining, giving plenty of warning of points of interest that would be coming up rather than trying to look for things as we went past. Wil...
Been on a couple of Mountain Goat tours over the years but our driver this morning, Derek was exceptional. His knowledge of the area was informative and entertaining, giving plenty of warning of points of interest that would be coming up rather than trying to look for things as we went past. Will go again on our next trip to the lake district. One comment to note, if you book on line yourself make sure you get confirmation of the pick up time, despite receiving an email from the company there was nothing on it to indicate we were being picked up at 9:05 for a 9:30 tour, only found out when resort reception phoned to say the transport had arrived. This did not detract from a great morning.