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Discover the beauty of the Lake District on a full-day tour from Manchester. Admire the stunning landscapes of the UK’s largest national park, listen to insightful narration, and explore local highlights including picturesque villages and Lake Windermere.
About this activity
Duration 9 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Booklets
English
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
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Experience
Highlights
Explore the largest national park in the UK, the Lake District
Drive along exhilarating roads and marvel at magical scenery
Wander the tiny streets of the Lake District's quaint villages
Admire breathtaking views of the rugged landscape
Taste traditional gingerbread at a local village store
Full description
The tour departs from Manchester and drives out of the city into the luscious surrounding countryside. Admire the views as you travel to the UK’s largest national park, the Lake District, stopping at the underground Rheged Discovery Center along the way. During the partially narrated 2-hour journey to the Lake District, the tour also stops by the famous Castlerigg Neolithic Stone Circle where you can feel ancient mythical energy flowing around you.
Continue on to Grasmere Village, which boasts an array of beautiful 19th century architecture as well as the grave of well-known poet William Wordsworth. Afterwards, let your nose lead the way to Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop, where you can taste a selection of traditional sweet treats from the region.
After you’ve filled up on gingerbread, it’s time to explore the national park and navigate through the Langdales, also known as “Little Switzerland”. As you wander around the park, marvel at the breathtaking views that sprawl across the landscape, which offers some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the UK.
Throughout the tour there’s plenty of stops both on and off the bus to make the most of your trip to the Lake District. One of the highlights of the day includes an amble around Blea Tarn before a stop at Ambleside where you can get lost in the maze of twisting streets or shop at a selection of picturesque stores. From Ambleside, you can opt to board a 40-minute cruise of Lake Windermere for £8 and then meet the bus at the end for your return journey to Manchester.
Includes
Transportation
Driver/guide
Route map
Written guide
What’s Not Included
Optional boat trip
Refreshments
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Look for the local partner's bay in the coach station, Manchester M90.