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OVERVIEWHighlights
• Admire the serene views over Lake Windermere and Derwent Water • Wander through market towns collecting stories and photos as you go • Join this tour and experience the best of the Lake District • You can relax in the comfortable seats inside a Mercedes 16-seat mini-coach • Admire the full landscape wherever you travel thanks to large windows • Travel responsibly: our buses are better for the environment than using your own car • Hear the local stories and legends from our driver-guides who know places like the back of their hand • Go past the landmarks and visit lesser-known locations only locals know about Tour Code
58510
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Manchester
End City
Manchester
Language
English
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Leaving Manchester, we drive north into Lake District National Park and head to one of the most popular towns in the Lake District, Ambleside, hugged by some of England's finest scenery. Here you'll have time to explore and grab a bite to eat.
We then drive to Kirkstone Pass for some photos. This is the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor traffic, and you'll just love the views.
Next up we journey along the shores of Ullswater. This lake is often described as England's most beautiful lake, and it's here we give you the chance to take a forest walk and see the mighty Aira Force waterfall.
The final stop of the day is another incredible view as we take you to Friar's Crag, an amazing promontory that overlooks the lake of Derwentwater.
You have a short journey into the lively market town of Keswick where you're dropped off at your accommodation and free to explore the charming town.
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Your first stop of the day really is one of wonder. The mysterious Castlerigg standing stones were thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and were once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals.
After exploring the past, you take the narrow country lanes towards Grasmere, which Wordsworth described as 'the loveliest spot that man hath found'.
There's free time to visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, taste the legendary gingerbread, or enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy.
Time for lunch in Bowness-on-Windermere, a town sitting snuggly alongside Lake Windermere. This area is filled with adorable villages and surrounded by beautiful scenery. You might enjoy an optional boat cruise on the lake, a truly wonderful way to take in the sights.
That afternoon you continue to explore this wonderful region, including a stop at Langdale Boulders where you might spot some prehistoric rock art.
After a stop in the cosy village of Hawkshead, you return to Keswick in the early evening.
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Last day of the trip, but don't despair. There's still plenty of adventure to be had today. You journey along winding lanes, past the shores of Crummock Water and Buttermere, and towards the Honister Mountain Pass.
Stopping amongst the mountains you have the opportunity to see old slate workings, where a small number of Cumbrians continue to make their living.
Next up is something that will stop you in your tracks. The enormous Bowder Stone fell 200 metres from the Bowder Crag more than 10,000 years ago. The stone is an estimated 2,000 tonnes, around 9 metres high and 15 metres in diameter. Imagine the sound it would have made upon impact.
You head back into Keswick for a nice bite to eat before heading to the lovely shores of Ullswater for a walk.
Your last big stop of the day is in the market town of Kendal. Here you have time to explore and enjoy the cobbled streets and heritage to be found. From here you return to Manchester.
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Cancellation PolicyCancellation made within:
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• Cancellations made 24 days and more before the tour date may also incur the cost of one night's accommodation for each separate accommodation booked.
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Special Notes
Pricing InfoYour reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days. * Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively. * There are a choice of room types available in both B&B (Bed & Breakfast) and Hotel categories including single, double or twin rooms depending on number of guests and preference. Triple and family rooms are limited and may only be booked on request. * Please note that any mutli-day tours including the Isle of Skye will only be available as B&B options. * Please be aware that although we aim to provide accommodation in the centre of the locations where we stay overnight, due to the smaller size of some of these destinations, accommodation may on occasion be up to 2 miles/20-30 minute walk from the centre of the town. Note that If your party size is a larger group ( 5+ pax), or if the booking is close to departure date, we cannot guarantee that all travellers in a group will be in the same accommodation. * Adult: 16+ * Child: 5-15, based on 1 child sharing a room with adult(s)/parent(s) or 2 children in a twin room. Please specify children's ages at the time of booking in order to assist in securing suitable accommodation for extended tours. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Where no child rate is shown, we are unable to take passengers under the age of 18 years old. Reservation Info1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. 2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. 3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. 4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase. Terms and Conditions- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary. |
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