3 Day Best of the Lake District Tour from Manchester

3 days
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lake District National Park, Oxenholme Road Murley Moss, Kendal LA9 4LF England
You will be picked up from Manchester in a luxury Minivan, heading North to the Lake District via the M6 Motorway, in under two hours you will arrive in the Lake District. Once you arrive in the Lake District you will travel past Lake Windermere, England's largest lake towards Hawkshead.

Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead, Ambleside England
You will have time to explore the medieval town of Hawkshead.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England
You will visiting Hill Top Farm which was owned and lived in by Beatrix Potter.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Tarn Hows, Lake District National Park, Coniston LA21 8AQ England
Next stop is Tarn Hows, the natural beauty spot which was left to the National Trust to Beatrix Potter in her will.

Pass By: Coniston Water, Coniston England
Visit Coniston, famous for where Arthur Ransome based his childrens’ book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on locations around Coniston Water.

Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
Cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Blea Tarn, Little Langdale England
Pass by Blea Tarn with the backdrop of the Langdale Pikes behind.

Pass By: Wrynose Pass Road England
Travel over one of the highest Mountain Passes in England

Stop At: Hardknott Roman Fort, Hardknott Pass, Eskdale CA19 1TH England
View the remote and dramatically-sited fort on the side of Hardknott Pass.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Boot Inn, Boot, Eskdale CA19 1TG England
Ride on the narrow gauge railway, Ravenglass & Eskdale railway line.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wast Water, Wasdale Head England
Visit the deepest lake in England, with stunning views of Scafell Pike.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass CA18 1RQ England
Entry to the gardens is included.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Kirkstone Pass, Ambleside England
Travel over a Lake District Mountain Pass

Pass By: Ullswater Lake, England
England's 2nd largest lake.

Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
One of the earliest British circles dating back over 4000 years.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lake Grasmere, Grasmere England
Stop in Grasmere, famous for Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread & William Wordsworth
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road Castlefield, Manchester M3 4FP England
Travel back to Manchester for 19:30.

Included
  • 2 Nights accommodation in either 4* hotel including dinner or a local B&B including breakfast only.
  • Lake District from Manchester Tour including a lake cruise
  • 1/2 Day Six Lakes in a Morning Tour
  • Driver/guide commentary on all tours
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel drop-off/pick up
  • Breakfast
  • High Adventure Tour including train ride on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
  • Entry/Admission - Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Windermere
  • Entry/Admission - Boot Inn, Boot
Not included
  • Entrance fees, unless specified.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entry/Admission - Hawkshead Grammar School
  • Entry/Admission - Muncaster Castle
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 5 years old
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
75% Aquatic
30%