What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Bowness-on-Windermere
1 hour
Drive through Bowness and stopping at Adelaide hill viewpoint, Gummers how and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of which are excellent photo opportunities.
2
Ambleside
15 minutes
We take a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside situated at the head of Lake Windermere.
3
Rydal
45 minutes
Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a walk to Rydal cave next Rydal water.
4
Grasmere
30 minutes
William Wordsworth called Grasmere "The loveliest spot that man hath ever found." Whilst in Grasmere visit the famous "Grasmere gingerbread shop."
5
Great Langdale
The great Langdale valley is some 12,170 acres, much of it in the care of the National trust, who have 10 farms here. Elterwater and Chapelstile are two beautiful villages you will see here.
6
Blea Tarn
15 minutes
We take the spectacular drive from Great Langdale to Little Langdale to visit Blea Tarn, probably the highlight of the valley for many.
7
Coniston Water
Condition 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 metres.
8
Tarn Hows
30 minutes
Tarn Hows is one of the top scenic destinations in the North West of England. It is a beauty spot that must not be missed.
9
Hawkshead
30 minutes
Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century.
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