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Lake District Landscape
Lake District Highlights Day Trip from York with Lake Cruise
Kirkstone Pass
Ullswater
Lake District from York

Lake District from York

By Mountain Goat Ltd - York
9.8 out of 10
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Overview

Experience the beauty of the Lake District on this unforgettable tour. Travel along Ullswater, one of the most scenic lakes, before heading over Kirkstone Pass for breathtaking views. Pass by Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, before stopping at Hawkshead, a medieval village where William Wordsworth attended school. Enjoy free time to explore its charming streets and cafés.

A stop in Grasmere, wander the village known for Wordsworth and its world-famous gingerbread.

The tour the visits Castlerigg Stone Circle, a 4,000-year-old prehistoric site with stunning countryside views. This journey offers the best of the Lake District, combining breathtaking landscapes with rich history.

Activity location

  • Hawkshead
    • Hawkshead, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Memorial Gardens
    • YO26 4ZF, York, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrivers gratuity (optional)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
  • There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
  • There are toilet stops on route
  • Minimal walking required,
  • Confirmation is received at the time of booking
  • Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
  • Luggage storage is available at the York train station

Activity itinerary

Ullswater (Pass by)
Ullswater is the second-largest lake in England. Known for its stunning scenery, it features crystal-clear waters, dramatic mountain backdrops, and charming villages like Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.
Lake Windermere (Pass by)
Stop briefly to stretch your legs before journeying alongside the famous Lake Windermere.
Hawkshead
  • 30m
Hawkshead is a picturesque village in the Lake District, England, known for its charming whitewashed cottages, cobbled streets, and historic connections to poet William Wordsworth and author Beatrix Potter. Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside, it offers a peaceful retreat with cozy pubs, and independent shops.
Grasmere
  • 30m
Stop at this famous Lake District village, well known for its links to Wordsworth and its Gingerbread.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
  • 15m
Visit this ancient stone circle, thought to be 4,000 years old, where you will see stunning vistas of the Lake District valleys.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHawkshead
    • Hawkshead, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMemorial Gardens
    • YO26 4ZF, York, England, United Kingdom

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