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Six Lakes Spectacular: Half-Day Tour Capturing Six Lakes, Kirkstone Pass, and Grasmere Village
4.9
61 Ratings
Cumbria
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District on this half-day tour. Explore six stunning lakes, traverse Kirkstone Pass, marvel at Castlerigg Stone Circle, and visit the charming village of Grasmere.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mountain Goat Tours - Begin your morning tour of six famous lakes at your chosen pickup point.
- Kirkstone Pass - Travel up the Kirkstone Pass, where you will have a chance to take photographs of the stunning Lake District.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Glenridding - Stop for a quick coffee in Glenridding, nestled on the shore of the stunning lake, Ullswater.
- Ullswater - Travel along the shore of this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by majestic fells.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Castlerigg Stone Circle - Pay a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 4,000 years old this circle was put into place before Stone Henge!
- Thirlmere - Pass by this man made reservoir.
- Grasmere - Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and links to William Wordsworth.
- Mountain Goat Tours - Finish your morning tour where you were picked up.
What's Included
- On-board commentary in English
- Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Food & drink
- Additional Entrance fees
- Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Additional Information
When pressed for time in the Lake District, this half-day tour works wonders by enabling you to witness a lot in little time. This tour not only encompasses visits to six diverse Lakes (alternatively referred to as Tarns, Meres, and Waters) but also includes a journey across Kirkstone pass, panoramic views at Castlerigg Stone Circle, and a stopover at the enchanting Grasmere village.
- Children must be 5 years or older and have their own seat
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking is involved
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
- Westmorland and Furness Council are working towards upgrading and improving the safety of the A592 (Kirkstone Pass) which connects Windermere to Brotherswater and Ullswater. Unfortunately this does mean the road is closed for specific periods throughout the year, including 5th June 2023 – 3rd July 2023, 2nd October – 16th October and 1st March 2024 – 22nd March 2024. We are sorry for the inconvenience, please note our tours will still be running as usual but with a temporarily diverted route during this period.
Location
Kelsick Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(61 Ratings)
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Jun 6, 2024
6 lakes - The views are amazing the driver was brilliant and very informative the breaks weren't very long but still had time for a cuppa the only thing that spoilt it was the weather it was freezing but even in the wind and rain the lakes are still beautiful
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Dean_h
May 17, 2024
Highly recommended tour of the lakes. - Highly recommended tour to learn about the local area. Our driver was a wealth of knowledge and the route was spectacular, with ample time at stop off points to take photos of the scenery, grab food or have a toilet break. Even if you are on a short stay, then this is a great way to maximise your time in the Lake District.
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Bernadette
May 4, 2024
Adding to the experience - I was in two minds about booking a tour, given that getting around the Lake District is so easy by using public transport. However, as I had limited time, I decided to see what else was on offer, and I'm so glad I did. Although my tour backtracked a bit, to where I had already been, I once again got to experience the Kirkstone Pass, which had only re-opened the day before, when I came across from Glenridding. I wondered about some of the beautiful, but isolated farm buildings down in the valley, and was delighted to have my curiosity more than satisfied - thanks Geoff. I probably wouldn't have taken the extra time to visit Grasmere and that, together with the Castlerigg Stone Circle were the highlights of my Windermere stay - not forgetting Sarah Nelson's gingerbread shop!
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Russhewkins
Apr 24, 2024
Throughly enjoyable experience - The tour was amazing
Duncan tour guide and driver was really informative and humorous
Excellent experience
Would definitely recommend
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591marguerited
Apr 12, 2024
Beautiful Lakes and Great Guide - Duncan was a wonderful tour guide. Even though there was a road closure which affected the trip itinerary, he adjusted and showed us some additional beautiful sights to make up for it. I highly recommend this tour!!
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Katherine_t
Mar 13, 2024
Fantastic! - Tim, our tour guide, was so fun and funny, and took a great photo of me and my friends at the stone circle!
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Sandra_c
Feb 24, 2024
Tour guide was very... - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us commentary from start to finish; learned lots of interesting facts. Would definitely recommend.
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Grandtour824334
Dec 12, 2023
Great half day tour - Really enjoyable an informative tour, well driven and guided by shy driver Tim. He knows his stuff. Highly recommended.
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Scott
Nov 29, 2023
Tim the legend - Me and my partner went on the six lakes tour yesterday with Tim as our tour operator. Tim is fantastic and kept us entertained throughout the entire tour. You can really tell that Tim loves his job and his positivity really shows. Would 10/10 recommend anyone to do this.
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Chan85
Apr 15, 2024
Views dependent on what time of year you take this trip. - The scenery is spectacular with most roadside trees just beginning to develop buds. The landscape was “saturated” with moss, stone walls and waterfalls. In addition, it was good to be given enough time to appreciate every attraction, too, with just enough time in Grasmere village to catch lunch. One could find other pursuits that go hand- in-hand with sightseeing, such as walking, visiting a farm, or scouting the shops at Bowness- on- Windermere. But, we were leaving the area right after the tour, so it made sense to hit for the tour option. Even though the drivers were charming on both of our two Mtn. Goat tours, (the other was the Beatrix Potter homes, the day after we arrived on Bowness-on-Windermere), they can only entertain so much. One could spend a half-day more productively if the climate were different - as, on a sunny day - but I would prefer to remain under cover of a big van as long as it’s raining. The view down from the top of Ridley pass - and the one from the peak itself - would have been even better were it not for being fogged in. Nobody’s fault there, Overall, a good way to pass the time even on a day that might be lost to weather, anyway.
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