6 hour Private Tour of Lake District: Traditional Villages, Tarns, and Unspoilt Valleys
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Discover Grasmere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and Blea Tarn on a 6-hour private Lake District tour. Explore traditional villages, serene tarns, and unspoilt valleys.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bowness-on-Windermere - Drive through Bowness and stop at Adelaide Hill viewpoint, Gummers How, and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of these spots offer excellent photo opportunities.
  • Ambleside - We make a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside, located at the head of Lake Windermere.
  • Rydal - Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a stroll to Rydal Cave next to Rydal Water.
  • Grasmere - William Wordsworth described Grasmere as “The loveliest spot that man hath ever found.” While in Grasmere, visit the famous “Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.”
  • Great Langdale - The Great Langdale Valley spans approximately 12,170 acres, much of it managed by the National Trust, which operates 10 farms here. Elterwater and Chapel Stile are two beautiful villages you will encounter.
  • Blea Tarn - We take a spectacular drive from Great Langdale to Little Langdale to visit Blea Tarn, often considered the highlight of the valley.
  • Coniston Water - Coniston Water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The lake is dominated by the “Old Man of Coniston,” which rises to 803 meters.
  • Tarn Hows - Tarn Hows is one of the top scenic destinations in the North West of England. It is a beauty spot that should not be missed.
  • Hawkshead - Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating back to the 17th century.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable driver-guide
  • Private tour (not shared with others)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Thoroughly cleaned vehicles (all surfaces wiped)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Umbrellas provided (just in case)
  • Anytime photo stops at your request
  • Drop off at a destination within the Lake District
Additional Information

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.

Location
Windermere Railway Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Northstar44467688445
Sep 18, 2023
Stunningly beautiful, highly recommended - I went to Lake District after spending time in Edinburgh and the highland. So I thought I have seen it all but I still find Lake District is stunningly beautiful, with lakes and pretty building dated as far back as 1200s. The town where the Windermere train station is located is simple but you can walk further down to see the pretty Windermere lake or choose to live in other town of Lake District. I had only 2 days 1 night there so I engaged a private tour. My guide, David is very knowledgeable as he shared history of the various lakes, towns and off the beaten track area that we visited. Allow him to lead and he will bring you to the best places. I really enjoy my tour of Lake District and plan to return again with a longer stay. I recommend a visit George Fisher shoe shop (I got a pair of very good shoe there) and the Grasmere famous gingerbread shop (I am not a fan of gingerbread cookies but theirs is so special). And do consider to visit the stone ridge which predated as far back as the Stonehenge. I will recommend at least 2 nights stay.
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Rose_f
Sep 11, 2023
Stunning Lake District, made even more memorable by a great guide - I’m really glad I took this tour. David is knowledgeable as he shared about each place that we visited. He is also nice to talk to, and I feel safe as a solo traveller. He also knows places that is not usually visited by tourist. David is very experience, I will certainly recommend to go with him.
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David
Aug 29, 2023
Exceptional Private Tour in Lakes Region - This was a terrific experience! David has great knowledge of the Lakes Region, a pleasant personality and we thoroughly enjoyed our full day with him. David adjusted our itinerary based on sites we wanted to see and eliminated stops we had already visited. This was a very personalized tour and we had the opportunity to see gardens, waterfalls, and homes off the normal path. We had the opportunity to visit popular Wordsworth sites as well as less common sites. As seasoned travelers, we highly recommend this tour and tour group. Excellent!
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381najlam
Aug 26, 2023
Awesome experience - David seems to be a professional tour guide. He know everything about the place including the perfect spot for picture taking which we truly value since we love taking photos as a family to preserve the memory. He made sure your comfortable and having the best time of the trip by being flexible with your needs. Thank you David. All the best for you & your family.
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Michaelabk9823ms
Aug 13, 2023
A Great Day Out! - Excellent day, David was very knowledgable about the area and tailored the trip to suit our needs on the day, with history and tidbits of information, as well as the odd joke, to keep us informed and entertained for the whole day. The vehicle was immaculately clean and tidy and David was very helpful in arranging to meet. Would highly recommend.
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Puyu_s
Jul 27, 2023
An Unforgettable Experience with David! - We had an exceptional tour with David. Despite us not being native English speakers, his clear communication and engaging storytelling ensured we didn't miss a thing. David paced the tour perfectly, the gardens and the castle were impressive, and we really appreciate his suggestion of photo spots. David's tour was a highlight of our trip, blending professionalism, passion, and insider knowledge for a truly memorable experience. We highly recommend his services to anyone visiting the Lake District :)
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Phyllis
Jun 9, 2023
The Lakes at its Finest! - David was simply fabulous! Knowledgeable and funny, flexible and accommodating, David treated us to some treasures of the Lakes off the beaten path. While the Lakes are simply beautiful, learning about the history of the area made our tour even more wonderful. I would hire David again in a minute!
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Colesinflorence
Jun 8, 2023
Amazing tour with a wonderful guide - We took the 6-hour private tour and it was an amazing experience. Our fun and friendly guide, David Brooks, is a local and very knowledgeable about the area. He was able to tailor the tour to our specific interests and still give us a very good general overview of the area. A 6-hour tour only give a small glimpse of this large area and we would love to come back to explore in more depth. Overall a wonderful day.
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John
Jun 5, 2023
Pleasant private tour - David was very informative and adjusted to our needs. We did a nice tour around the area and saw the most important spots. thank you
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Arojit15
Apr 14, 2023
Excellent experience - Took the 6 hr Lake District your from Windermere station. Our tour guide, David is one of the best guys I have met. He gives lot of historical information , does not hurry , ensures that you get enough time to click pictures. In summary, he takes very good care of customer interests. Would highly recommmed this tour with David if you want to see Lake District
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