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Lake District Tour: Scenic Views from Chester
4.9
51 Ratings
Cheshire West and Chester
Embark on an unexplored day trip tour experience in Chester and discover the hidden gems of the Lake District. Fully narrated and escorted by passionate driver guides, this tour will showcase the true essence and spectacular beauty of this breathtaking region. Get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Embark on an unexplored day trip tour experience in Chester and discover the hidden gems of the Lake District. Fully narrated and escorted by passionate driver guides, this tour will showcase the true essence and spectacular beauty of this breathtaking region. Get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bowness-on-Windermere - Start your Lake District journey in the lively lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, a favorite spot in the National Park. Enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. Consider taking an optional cruise across Lake Windermere for stunning views of the surrounding hills from the water, or take a relaxing walk along the…
- Bowness-on-Windermere - Start your Lake District journey in the lively lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, a favorite spot in the National Park. Enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. Consider taking an optional cruise across Lake Windermere for stunning views of the surrounding hills from the water, or take a relaxing walk along the lakeside promenade to enjoy the scenery.
- Ambleside - Continue to the charming market town of Ambleside, located at the northern end of Lake Windermere. Stroll through its quaint streets, discover unique local shops and cafés, or take a gentle walk towards the lakeside for breathtaking mountain views. This delightful town embodies the character and beauty of the Lake District.
- Little Langdale Valley - Next, relax and enjoy the scenic drive as BusyBus takes you through the stunning Little Langdale Valley. Traveling along narrow country lanes, you’ll pass traditional stone cottages, ancient dry-stone walls, and awe-inspiring mountain scenery. It’s a true BusyBus adventure—sit back and enjoy the ride!
- Blea Tarn - Venture off the beaten path to the serene Blea Tarn, one of the Lake District’s hidden treasures. Surrounded by dramatic hills and stunning landscapes, you’ll have time for a gentle walk, to breathe in the fresh mountain air, and to capture unforgettable photos. Many guests find this peaceful spot to be a highlight of the day. (45 minutes)
Please note participation in the walk is optional. Guests can join in as much or as little as they wish—onboard a BusyBus, the aim is for everyone to have fun!
- Grasmere - The final stop is the delightful village of Grasmere, nestled in the heart of the Lake District and renowned for its literary heritage and famous Grasmere Gingerbread. Take time to visit the historic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, where you can purchase this unique local treat—ideal as a souvenir of your trip or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones back home.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off outside Chester Train Station
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Transfers between location in a minibus or coach
- Pick-up and drop-off outside Chester Train Station
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Transfers between location in a minibus or coach
What's Not Included
- Tickets for Windermere Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Tickets for Windermere Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
- Meals
Additional Information
Discovering the sights and landscapes of the Lake District from Chester can be difficult without a rental car. Rather than piecing together train and bus trips, opt for this full-day tour that provides comfortable transport and an expert guide to share insights into the area’s attractions. Stroll through Blea Tarn, traverse hidden roads in Ambleside,…
Discovering the sights and landscapes of the Lake District from Chester can be difficult without a rental car. Rather than piecing together train and bus trips, opt for this full-day tour that provides comfortable transport and an expert guide to share insights into the area’s attractions. Stroll through Blea Tarn, traverse hidden roads in Ambleside, savor fresh gingerbread from the renowned Grasmere Gingerbread, and much more. Allow the team to handle the details while you unwind and appreciate the splendor of the UK’s largest national park.
- Pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage must be communicated to and approved by BusyBus in advance
Location
Chester Station
Station Road
Your tour commences from outside the entrance to Chester Train Station, City Road, CH1 3NS.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time, so your driver is able to welcome you aboard. Your tour will depart at 08:30am PROMPT.
Additional pick up point in Manchester or Liverpool onroute.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(51 Ratings)
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Margaret_m
Jun 3, 2026
Fantastic tour of Lake District! - Fantastic day of touring the Lake District with Shelly - who is funny, kind, and knowledgeable! It was a great mix of touring around on the bus and getting out to explore towns. Best parts were the lovely boat ride on Windermere and the walk down a hill surrounded by fantastic mountain views and lots of Hedgewick sheep! Nice leisurely pace. Loved the gingerbread from Grasmere, too. We definitely recommend Shelly's tour!!
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Mhansenmi
May 28, 2026
Highly recommend this day trip - Tour guide did an excellent job. The places we visited and the sites we saw were spectacular. I highly recommend this day trip.
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S322cblossom2022
Oct 30, 2025
Delightful experience - I had an amazing time on this tour to the Lake District, did not disappoint in the slightest!!! The tour itself was extremely well organised and Adrian, the driver, was engaging, welcoming, efficient and extremely informative. Each stop on the tour, had in particular, unique features corresponding to the place. The scenery was spectacular, such stunning landscapes; all very appreciated!! All the activities were immensely memorable and thoroughly enjoyable. My personal highlights was firstly, the walk which was undertaken at Blea Tarn, with the stunning vistas and secondly, viewing the natural visual beauty of the waterfalls at Ambleside, delightfully magical!! May I say, Adrian, much kind gratitude for showing us all, the wonderful waterfalls. I have no hesitation in highly and personally recommending this tour if you wish to visit the Lake District.
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Cecilias807
Oct 18, 2025
Treat yourself - book a LakeDistrict tour with Busy Bus - We thoroughly enjoyed our Busy Bus trip to the Lake District on 17th October 2025. It was very easy to book on line and Adrian our driver and guide was good fun and very knowledgeable about the area and the famous people who lived there. Our minibus was modern and comfortable . There were only 11 of us on the tour and we were all looking forward to a great day out. It was a mild ,windless day , and cloudy but the scenery was spectacular and the autumn colours made beautful relections in the Lakes. We had a 40 minute boat trip to pretty Ambleside where we stopped for lunch. We then travelled to Blea Tarn through narrow roads and more beautiful scenery. After a short optional walk we then travelled to Grassmere and could visit Wordworth's grave and purchase the famous Ginerbread . After another short woodland walk in Ambleside we then made our return journey to Chester. Adrian was a great guide and the trip was very good value for money . It was so nice not having to drive and we met some interesting fellow passengers. Highly recommended.
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Go536812
Aug 26, 2025
Lake District - Busy bus - The tour was beautiful, organized very well and the schedule of visits was respected. Just a suggestion: it would be useful to provide an instant translation system because not everyone is a native English speaker.
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Shush4
Aug 16, 2025
Well worth the money for this full day trip to amazing places - Had a wonderful day touring the Lake District with my daughter. We are from Australia so it was an amazing experience for us see beautiful scenery and dwellings. Lee our driver was awesome with his information and his caring attitude. Loved his stories of famous sheep and his many other funny stories.
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Christduf
Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful day - The attendant was very attentive and very friendly
Beautiful discoveries splendid landscapes
Beautiful villages, beautiful boat ride
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Katrinfb1498cj
Jun 6, 2025
Recommended as a change from city trips. - Very nice trip with ADRIAN,
wonderful scenery and lots of information during the day about the area and personalities
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Sonia_k
Oct 4, 2024
Great day out - Shelley was a great guide. Told lovely stories, was kind and approachable. The stops were chosen well, in particular Blae Tarn. We would have had longer if we hadnt had to wait for some late arrivals, but Shelley did her best to make up ground.
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Relax581016
Mar 11, 2026
Lake District day trip - I’d like to say what a lovely time we had on our Lake District experience for the day.
We were escorted by Adrian who was full of information regarding the lakes and plenty of ‘dad jokes’ 😂😂
Only one small thing a toilet break in the way would have been appreciated and one especially on the way back.
I would highly recommend and will definitely be using again in the future
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