Windermere
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price.
The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses.
The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age.
So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park.
You learn the tales from Windermere, the largest lake in England and you admire Wordworth’s cosy Dove Cottage.
Join this tour, enjoy the scenery, and let nature help you unwind.
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour.
Embark on a cruise, enjoy the spectacular Lake District landscape from the water.
Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November – February).
Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.
This tour has attractions worth £32.50 included in your ticket price. Lake Cruise RRP £17.50 and Hill Top £15.00
Six Lakes Spectacular
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.
Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere
Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided audio tour of the Lake District.
• Find out how Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth are connected to the area and take it some of its famous sites
• Hear from producer Martin Wilson, the owner and producer of Lake District Drives
• Do it all in 3 hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Embark on a full-day adventure exploring the Western Lake District’s hidden gems and captivating scenery.
Drive over Wrynose Pass, with its steep, winding route and spectacular views. Your driver-guide will share fascinating insights as we navigate one of Britain’s steepest mountain roads.
Then, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, another of Britain’s most challenging roads. Along the route, you’ll pass Hardknott Roman Fort, perched 1,000 feet up on the fells.
After descending into the Eskdale Valley, you’ll arrive at Muncaster Castle, where a delicious lunch awaits. Enjoy the castle’s magnificent grounds and historic charm, adding a special touch to your day.
The afternoon takes you to Wast Water in Wasdale Valley, renowned as “Britain’s Favourite View.” Framed by peaks including Scafell Pike, Red Pike, and Great Gable, Wast Water is England’s deepest lake, known for its striking beauty and dramatic atmosphere.
Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience, get involved and take control of the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you.
The boat:
23 foot Jeanneau yacht which can comfortably accommodate groups of up to four guests. There is plenty of space to relax above and below deck as well as storage for bags, fresh water and toilet access.
The Yorkshire Dales Tour from Windermere
Explores the very best of the Yorkshire Dales in one day!
Discover the dramatic limestone valleys and emerald countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park tour from Windermere. Travel with ease from the Lake District and visit the quaint villages in Swaledale and Wensleydale (famed for its cheese) and Bolton Castle, in which Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. See too, Aysgarth Falls and the cobbled streets of Hawes.
6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.
Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland's most popular and charming tarns.
Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.
Ten Lakes Tour – Full Day – Up to 4 People
This Lake District tour is a must for engaging with much of the dramatic, lush and picturesque scenery the Lake District has to offer. You will travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional
Lakeland villages. With plenty of stops for admiring the views and capturing the perfect Instagram photos.
An insight into some of the Lake Districts most closely guarded, hidden gems. This tour will change the way you look at the Lakes.
This Tour Includes:
• Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Local expert driver / guide
• Parking Fees
This Tour Excludes:
• Food and Drink
• Attraction Entry Fees
4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour A)
This tour allows you to visit two of the area's most popular tourist attractions, Aira force and Castlerigg stone circle. Both are not to be missed, and set amongst the Lake District National park's finest scenery.
We will also drive over Kirkstone pass, the highest mountain pass in the Lake District, open to motor traffic with an altitude of 1,489 feet.
Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
Experience the exclusivity of chartering a 10 metre Oceanis Clipper sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake, Windermere.
Get involved as much or as little as you like, or relax whilst you appreciate the yacht, amazing views and fresh Cumbrian air.
We have a well stocked bar available at very reasonable prices.
We even have a private bathroom and central heating!
Having sailed on Windermere for 20 years I have plenty of stories to tell you about the Lake and thoroughly enjoy showing you how to sail on it, in my fabulous yacht.
Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
This tour takes you to:
• Lake Windermere
• Kirkstone Inn
• Kirkstone Pass
• Brothers Water
• Patterdale
• Glenridding
• Ullswater
• Lake Cruise on Ullswater.
• Castlerigg stone circle
• Lakeside at Keswick
• Surprise View
• Ashness Bridge
• Honister Mine
• Honister Pass
• Buttermere
• Crummock Water
• Moss Force waterfall
• Thirlmere
• Dunmail Raise
• Grasmere
• Rydal Water
Private Half Day Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a 4 hour sailing experience, get involved and take control of the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you.
The boat:
23 foot Jeanneau yacht which can comfortably accommodate groups of up to four guests. There is plenty of space to relax above and below deck as well as storage for bags, fresh water and toilet access.
Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery – Afternoon tour
• Lake Windermere, views of the largest lake in the lake district.
• Kirkstone Pass
• Brothers Water
• Patterdale
• Glenridding
• Ullswater
• Glencoyne
• Scenic drive along the shores of Ullswater.
• Castlerigg Stone Circle
• Ashness Bridge
• Surprise View looking out over Derwent Water with spectacular views towards Bassenthwaite Lake
• Thirlmere
• Dunmail Raise the low-level mountain pass and legendary burial place of King Dunmail.
• Grasmere one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District.
• Rydal Water
Private Transfer from Orlando (MCO) Airport to Windermere
Take the worry out of your arrival to Orlando (MCO) Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Private Transfer from Windermere to Orlando (MCO) Airport
Take the worry out of your departure to Orlando Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere
Experience the exclusivity of chartering a 10 metre Oceanis Clipper sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake, Windermere.
Get involved as much or as little as you like, or relax whilst you appreciate the yacht, amazing views and fresh Cumbrian air.
A very extensive and locally sourced ploughman's is served in the second half of the trip with lots of delicious homemade additions.
You may dine on deck if the weather permits, with views most restaurants can only dream of. We have a well stocked and reasonably priced bar on board, complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks.
We even have a private bathroom and central heating!
Having sailed on Windermere for 20 years I have plenty of stories to tell you about the Lake and thoroughly enjoy showing you how to sail on it in my fabulous yacht.
Windermere to Ambleside Mini Tour – Includes stop at Golden Rule
Take the scenic route! If you need to travel around the Lakes why not make each journey an adventure, our private hire vehicles will take you on a mini tour, a little longer than a taxi but much more enjoyable! Maximum of 4 guests per booking.
We have professional, qualified drivers with high-quality, air-conditioned vehicles. We offer transportation all around the Lake District so please ask for any further requirements.
Lake Windermere – Full Day – Up to 4 People
Travelling around England’s largest lake, you will visit historic sights, beautiful gardens and take in some of the most unrivalled scenery you’re likely to encounter here in the Lake District. Your journey will begin during the danger and hardship of Roman times, all the way through the Victorian era to today.
You will experience both history and landscape, collecting along the way memories that will last a lifetime.
This Tour Includes:
• Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Local expert driver / guide
• Parking Fees
This Tour Excludes:
• Food and Drink
• Attraction Entry Fees
Private Transfer from Windermere to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.