Full day Private tour of the Lake District
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14 Ratings
Station Precinct
Discover the Lake District's beauty on a private guided tour. Enjoy lakes, waterfalls, villages, and mountain passes without the hassle of navigation.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Holehird Gardens - Wander through this year-round garden and take in the beautiful views overlooking Lake Windermere.
  • Troutbeck - Troutbeck is a quaint village located along the historic, narrow, and hilly coach road from Windermere to Penrith.
  • Kirkstone Mountain Pass - At an elevation of 1,489 feet, this mountain pass offers a thrilling drive with stunning vistas.
  • Ullswater Lake - Walk along the shores of the second largest lake in the English Lake District.
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - Castlerigg stone circle is arguably the most atmospheric and dramatically positioned of all British stone circles.
  • Keswick - Nestled between the imposing Skiddaw and the serene Derwentwater, this English market town provides a variety of attractions for visitors, including shops, restaurants, museums, and boating trips around Derwentwater.
  • Ashness Bridge - The most photographed bridge in the Lake District, Ashness Bridge is located on National Trust land.
  • Surprise View - From Surprise View, you can see all of Derwentwater and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake.
  • Honister Slate Mine - Explore the last working slate mine in England, located at the top of Honister Pass.
  • Buttermere - Buttermere, the lake by the dairy pastures, is 1.24 miles long and 620 yards wide. The classic blend of lakes and mountains has made this spot extremely popular with visitors.
  • Newlands Valley - The Newlands Valley is considered one of the most picturesque and tranquil valleys in the Lake District.
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 within the Lake District
Additional Information

A full-day private guided tour is the best way to maximize your time in the Lake District. You can sit back, relax, and not worry about navigating unfamiliar roads, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning countryside and breathtaking scenery. This tour includes visits to beautiful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and the excitement of driving over dramatic high mountain passes.

  • Maximum 4 passengers
Location
Windermere Railway Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jazlinzakri
Sep 11, 2023
Wonderful Lake District Experience - David is a spectacular guide who is so friendly and funny. He's very accommodative too. My parents and I had a wonderful time going around the Lake District. The car was comfortable and we got very lucky with the weather as it was sunny when David drove us up to a fantastic view for photos. We also thank him a lot for introducing us to Grasmere Gingerbread - we went back the next day just to get more. Overall 10/10 experience and highly recommend David for a private tour of the Lake District!
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Ianpk473ls
May 30, 2023
Thanks for a great day. - David was very knowledgeable and personable. Attentive to our needs. Would thoroughly recommend. Lovely day out.
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Smitty132
May 30, 2023
Best Tour in the Lake District - David was an incredibly informative guide who showed us so much of the beautiful Lake District. He has an excellent knowledge of the history of the District and of all the most scenic places to see. His tour really gave us an in depth introduction to the area, his car was comfortable and roomy, and David himself is a most personable gentleman. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Susan_d
May 22, 2023
A wonderfully informative tour, highlights you would expect and also the unexpected. - The knowledge of our tour guide David was terrific. His enthusiasm for the Lake District was evident and sharing some if his best experiences gave us personal insight into the area.
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Carol_h
Nov 12, 2022
Awesome - This is not a trip to be missed. Out of London, amazing countryside. David the tour guide was so knowledgeable and gave me lots of information on the district and Beatrix Potter. Thoroughly enjoyable and I would go again.
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Stephenbn8433de
Oct 24, 2022
Amazing private tour of the Lakes - An excellent day spent with David, our super knowledgeable and personable tour guide. We got to see so many fantastic places on our tour of the lakes, with & in depth commentary along the way, the time just flew by ! Could not recommend this tour highly enough. On our next visit we intend booking David for a walking tour.
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Raymondhe7383rt
Sep 19, 2022
Absolutely beautiful tour - Spending the day with David was a treat for us as he not only showed us the beauty of the lake district but shared alot of history and other information to enrich our tour. He also was happy to tailor the tour to our needs. You can’t go wrong with this tour!
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Inspire02918392599
Jun 6, 2022
Brooks Tours.. The Best! - David Brooks is absolutely Excellent! Just wonderful.. knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough for us .. from the time I emailed him .. months before.. responsive.. helpful.. just again wonderful. My husband & I just adore David.. he picked us up at the Oxenholme train station toured the afternoon.. We stayed at a Wonderful B&B on his recommended! Something out of a Fairy Tale! We spent the next day doing Beatrix Potter and The Lake District! I know The Lord resides in the Lake District! So beautiful! I was there 30 yrs ago! I could go back tomorrow! If you are looking for the Best and the Nicest… David Brooks is it!
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Ae_martorell
May 22, 2022
A fantastic tour - Despite living in England for over 25 years, my husband and I had never visited the Lake District. David prepared a phenomenal tour giving us a broad and interesting overview of the area. He was knowledgable, punctual, friendly and accommodating. We will certainly be back to further explore this breathtakingly beautiful part of the country. And it will not take us 25 years to return! Thank you David for a wonderful and memorable day.
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Stevelibran
May 20, 2022
Not to be missed - My partner & I wanted a taste of the area at the beginning of our 7 night stay by Lake Windermere. 8 hours flew by as David weaved his way through the sometimes challenging roads, going from one location to the next. He is very engaging and has a broad knowledge base to call on. Every question was answered and every request accepted. David treated us with the utmost courtesy and at the end of our tour, we really felt that we had known each other far longer. Many thanks for making our holiday that little more special.
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