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What to do and see in Windermere, England: The Best Day Trips from
This popular resort town is located just a mile from Windermere Lake, the largest lake in Europe and alleged home of more than one peculiar sea creature. If we've scared you out of skiing, boating and fishing in Windermere Lake, there's always horseback riding and golf. Or you can explore the lake from the safety of a ferryboat, which regularly takes passengers from Hawkshead to Bownes.
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1. The Yorkshire Dales Tour from Windermere
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Transport in a small mini-coach, On-board commentary in English
Exclusions: Food & drink, Additional Entrance fees, Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
2. Private Tour: The Brontes: Full Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre • Private Tour, only your group will participate
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety, Small group size for a more intimate experience, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entry into the Bronte Parsonage Museum
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By H9BJisabellem
We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!
3. The Brontes, Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety, Small group size for a more intimate experience, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By H9BJisabellem
We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!
4. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise, a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.
Inclusions: Lake Cruise, Commentary in English, Exclusive use of a Mercedes Viano, Private transportation, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments., Entrance Fees, unless specified.
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
5. Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
Inclusions: Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Live commentary on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By JasMax44
Absolutely first class! Tim was a pleasure to have as a driver - knowledgeable, very amicable and all in all the experience was exactly as we could have hoped. My wife and I did 2x half day private tours and cannot realistically fault the trips in any way. Highly recommended - thanks to Tim for our great experience :-)
6. 6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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 a part of this 6 hour tour.
Inclusions: Knowledgeable driver-guide., Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else), Air conditioned vehicle., Drop off at a destination within the Lake district., Complimentary bottled water., Umbrellas provided. (Just in case), Anytime photo stops at your request., Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces. , Hand sanitizer provided.
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Reviewed By nashmeelm
Amazing day out! David was a great guide, very knowledgeable but also friendly and funny. Been to places we would never have seen or found. He took us to great parts of the lakes that we all loved and kept the kids also very much interested. Highly recommend this private tour. Thank you David
7. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular in 16 seater minibus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. Visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.
Inclusions: Exclusive use of a Mercedes Sprinter Minibus, Commentary in English, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide , Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments., Entrance Fees, unless specified.
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
8. Private Hire : High Adventure Tour in 16 Seater Minibus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our Private Hire High Adventure Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 Seater minibuses will allow you to travel the Lake District in style. Discover the beautiful sights of the Western Lake District on this adventurous full-day tour. Discover the magnificent scenery of the Lake District with its beautiful mountains and dramatic lakes. Make your way over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest passes in England we drive past the extraordinary remains of Hardknott Roman Fort. In the afternoon you will drive onward to “Britain’s Favourite View” at Wastwater, England’s deepest and most dramatic lake. Your next destination is the splendid Muncaster Castle, where you can explore its internationally acclaimed gardens and World Owl Trust.
Inclusions: Full commentary from your driver guide, Entrance to Muncaster Castle Gardens, Luxury Mercedes Vehicle , Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments.
Reviewed By 76rhysm
Huge thank you, the tour was simply incredible and we had the best time, really informative and the views were mindblowing - we got so many nice photos which we've looked back on so many times already of our tour. We can't wait to plan another weekend away and will definitely be contacting Mountain Goat when we do! Also wanted to say Tony our tour guide was the best tour we've ever had, such a nice guy and really made the tour an experience - Honestly can't recommend him enough!
9. Ultimate Full Day Tour visiting 10 Lakes, 4 passes and magnificent scenery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
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
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By H9BJisabellem
We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!
10. The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
The Hadrian’s Wall tour travels out of the Lake District for the day and up to the Scottish Borders. The main focus of the day is the Wall of which we travel along viewing its remains of turrets, mile castles and forts. During your day you will have time to enjoy the Roman Army Museum, exploring the history of the Romans and learning what it was like to work on the ‘Wall’. A highlight of the tour is Vindolanda, a Roman settlement; one of Europe’s largest excavation sites and is still being worked on today.
Inclusions: Transport in a small mini-coach, On-board commentary in English
Exclusions: Food & drink, Additional Entrance fees, Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
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