Morning 8 Lakes Tour: Breathtaking Scenery and Tranquil Walks in Lake District
4.9
13 Ratings
Windermere
Experience the beauty of the Lake District on the Morning 8 Lakes Tour. Explore stunning locations like Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, Brantwood, and more. Don't miss out on this breathtaking adventure!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tarn Hows - Your morning starts with a scenic drive through typical Lakeland countryside to “one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District”, Tarn Hows. You would never guess that the scene before you is a man-made, stunning beauty spot. In Victorian times, a beck was dammed, creating the tarn you see today, while the Hows are the surrounding small, wooded hills. In 1929, Beatrix Potter bought this area as part of the vast Monk Coniston Estate and later left it all to the National Trust so that the farms and breathtaking countryside were preserved. You will have an opportunity to stop here and admire the view looking over to the Coniston hills and Langdale Pikes, which form the backdrop to this spectacular corner of the Lake District.
What's Included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour for up to 7 guests
- Comfortable minivans featuring air-conditioning, WiFi, and charging points
- Frequent photo and comfort stops
- Expert guidance in English with professional guides
- Convenient central departure and return meeting points
- All entrance fees included for planned itinerary stops
What's Not Included
- Food & drink
Additional Information
• Tarn Hows, a place of overwhelming beauty amidst mountains and filled with the sounds of birds in the Lake district.
• Gaze at Coniston Water under the dramatic panorama of the lake and the Coniston Old Man.
• Visit Brantwood, a renowned house once the residence of John Ruskin, offering stunning sights across Coniston Water to the Old Man.
• Explore Coniston village, a lively haven in the Lake District, nestled between the peaceful lake and the monumental fells.
• Experience Great Langdale, the awe-inspiring U-shaped valley enclosed by stunning landscapes.
• Discover Little Langdale, a hidden valley rich with Neolithic, Viking, Medieval and smuggling history.
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don’t automatically go to every departure point. If we don’t know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
Location
Windermere
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(13 Ratings)
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Cindy_s
May 22, 2023
Great half day tour of Lake District - Great half day tour. Our guides Gillian and Sandra were lovely and extremely knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend.
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Tyler_l
May 12, 2023
Greatest Lakes District tour ever! - Incredible views and vistas with a skillful driver who easily navigated the narrowest lanes and a guide who was both knowledgeable of the Lake’s history and had interesting stories and perspectives. This was one of the most enjoyable guided trips this vacation.
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David
Sep 29, 2022
Excellent and enjoyable trip. - Excellent way to start the day. Though we’ve been to the Lakes many times we have not ventured into the Langdales. The speaker system in the coach ensured that the excellent commentary was clear for all. The atmosphere was very informal and friendly. Excellent driving by the driver along the many narrow lanes. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Will be booking another next time we’re in the Lakes. Many thanks 😁
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Rhondae310
Sep 10, 2022
Really enjoyable tour taking in beautiful scenary - This half day tour was brilliant and the lovely two ladies Jillian and Sandra took us round the most amazing scenery. Visited Conniston lake and both the Langdale Valleys. Even though it was moody weather it did not spoil our walk round the tawns. Fell in love with the Lake District and will definately be back. A must do tour if you visit the area.
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Rhonda_e
Sep 9, 2022
Absolutely a must to do... - Absolutely a must to do this trip. Two lovely ladies took us round Conniston, Little and Great Langdale. Had a breathtaking walk around one of the tawns. Fell in love with the Lake District and will be back
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Debbiebp3556ez
Aug 30, 2022
Great way to spend a morning - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Tim. We visited some places that we would never have visited and saw some amazing scenery. Tim was very knowledgeable and the vehicle was very comfortable. We highly recommend this tour. It was our first tour of the Lakes and we will definitely be booking more.
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Marcmission
Aug 10, 2022
Great guide, breath taking scenery - I booked a half day thinking that would be enough, but I left wanting more. If you have the time I recommend a full day but doing half is also quite enjoyable. Driver arrived on time and it was a very pleasant journey seeing all the historic sites and beautiful landscapes while being told the history of these at the same time. We did make some stops where I got some gorgeous photos and also a short trek around a lake (10-15 min walk) we even had a cheeky stop at the famous ginger bread shop, thanks driver (their ginger breads are amazing). Driver had a good sense of humour and many stories to tell. Wish I'd done a full day.
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Dallasoregonian
Jul 8, 2022
Narrow paths to majestic views - We enjoyed seeing beautiful areas we could not have driven to ourselves, and meeting our 2 companions on the tour. We liked listening to our knowledable guide, Tim, and even stopping for gingerbread (Grasmere)!
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Janice
Sep 7, 2021
A fantastic tour, thanks to Tim - We had a great time on this tour today. Learned tons of interesting facts about the area and its famous residents, stopped at several beauty spots for pictures, and had a nice walk through the Langdale area.
I'm so glad that Tim was our guide for access to these incredible places and plenty of time to appreciate the beautiful surroundings.
On the practical side, Tim arrived at our starting point promptly, he explained the Covid prevention procedures, he checked to ensure we'd be comfortable with the walk and he returned us to our destination on schedule.
Tim showed a genuine interest in talking wirh us and told some entertaining tales. I would definitely seek him out again fir another guided tour.
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Karen
Mar 8, 2022
English Lakes Tours, half day tour to Coniston & The Langdale Valley - We were a party of 3 friends , having a weekend break in The Lake District.
We made a last minute booking for the half day tour to Coniston & The Langdales.
The tour started in Bowness on Sunday Morning 6th March , our driver Phil arrived early and was very friendly.
The vehicle was clean and comfortable.
The tour was most enjoyable and our driver was knowledgeable and informative .
I would recommend the tour as it was a very enjoyable morning. We got to take some lovely photographs of the landscape which we wouldn’t have been able to access if we hadn’t opted to go on the tour.
We had a lovely walk around Tarn How and towards the end of the tour we stopped at The Gingerbread Shop in Grasmere . We bought some of the gingerbread which enjoyed later with coffee and it was delicious .
Thanks Phil for making our tour interesting and enjoyable.
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