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3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from London
3 days
Small Group
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: London - Penrith - Lake District
Pass By: Rabbie's, Bulleid way Greenline Coach Terminal, London SW1W 9SH England
This tour includes a return train journey from London Euston to Penrith. And on arrival in Penrith, your driver-guide meets you and takes you through the best of the Lake District.
Stop At: Aira Force, 7ml S of Penrith A592, Penrith CA11 0JY England
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
You then travel towards Keswick, stopping outside the town to visit the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals.
It’s like a miniature Stonehenge. Although you can decide whether it’s more beautiful.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).
Day 2: Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Wordsworth Memorial Daffodill Garden
Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
You can choose to wander the shores or put on your sailing hat and go for a cruise.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ullswater Lake, England
The second largest lake in the English Lake District is famous for its sublime, tranquil beauty.
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead, Ambleside England
After lunch you travel around the southern tip of Windermere and on towards Coniston Water. Your next stop is the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).
Day 3: Whinlatter Pass - Honister Pass - London
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Simply relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the monumental mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
This gorgeous location was used in Star Wars - The Force Awakens. But the lasers and spaceships seem a million miles away from this peaceful area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Penrith Castle, Off Castlegate, Penrith CA11 7HZ England
Once you’ve eaten lunch, you head towards Penrith station. Your guide will drop you off at the station, where you catch your train back to London Euston Station.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: London - Penrith - Lake District
Pass By: Rabbie's, Bulleid way Greenline Coach Terminal, London SW1W 9SH England
This tour includes a return train journey from London Euston to Penrith. And on arrival in Penrith, your driver-guide meets you and takes you through the best of the Lake District.
Stop At: Aira Force, 7ml S of Penrith A592, Penrith CA11 0JY England
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
You then travel towards Keswick, stopping outside the town to visit the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals.
It’s like a miniature Stonehenge. Although you can decide whether it’s more beautiful.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).
Day 2: Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Wordsworth Memorial Daffodill Garden
Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
You can choose to wander the shores or put on your sailing hat and go for a cruise.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ullswater Lake, England
The second largest lake in the English Lake District is famous for its sublime, tranquil beauty.
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead, Ambleside England
After lunch you travel around the southern tip of Windermere and on towards Coniston Water. Your next stop is the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).
Day 3: Whinlatter Pass - Honister Pass - London
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Simply relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the monumental mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
This gorgeous location was used in Star Wars - The Force Awakens. But the lasers and spaceships seem a million miles away from this peaceful area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Penrith Castle, Off Castlegate, Penrith CA11 7HZ England
Once you’ve eaten lunch, you head towards Penrith station. Your guide will drop you off at the station, where you catch your train back to London Euston Station.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Professional Driver Guide
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- 2nd class return rail travel from London Euston to Penrith station
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 people)
- Entry/Admission - Rabbie's
Not included
- Lunch, dinner and refreshments
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
- Entry/Admission - Lake Windermere
- Entry/Admission - Honister Slate Mine
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years old. We are sorry, children under the age of 5 cannot join our tour.
- After booking your tour, we'll contact you about your train journey (London Euston - Penrith)
- Collect your ticket from the ticket machines using your bank or credit card and the 'collection reference' number we send you
- Near public transportation
- This trip combines a return train journey with one of our tours. It's a fast and sustainable way to get you to where you want to go. You get picked up by a Rabbie's mini-coach from Penrith Train Station
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Passengers travelling after 1st April 2020 are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- Family rooms are limited and may be available on request. Maximum of 2 Adults and 1 child in one room. Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children are not available
- Please note all tours that depart on the 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere instead of Keswick.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
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