The 4 Windermere National Park Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,717 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Set out from Windermere in a small minibus for an 8.5-hour circuit of Lake District lakes, fells, villages, and historic sites. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles narrow roads while you enjoy stops in Keswick, Grasmere, Honister, and Castlerigg Stone Circle, with time for lunch and photos.

“Peter the Driver/Guide was fantastic from start to finish. Very informative commentary throughout and very helpful and clear communication around pick up times etc. lovely guy!!”

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2.From Windermere: Ten Lakes Full-Day Tour of Lake District

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 785 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Travel from Windermere by small minibus through the Lake District with an English-speaking guide such as Steve, Tony, Tim or Peter. You will see mountain passes, lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, Grasmere and Rydal Water, with photo stops and time for lunch.

“It was an amazing day!! Steve is an excellent driver and very knowledgeable of the history of Lake District! Very highly recommended!!!”

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3.Beatrix Potter’s Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Beatrix Potter’s Lake District by small minibus, with a Lake Windermere cruise, Hill Top Farm, Hawkshead, and Tarn Hows. Guides such as Tim, Peter, Mark, and Stef have brought local stories, farming, conservation, and Potter’s life into focus.

“The winding narrow lanes lined with rock walls were quite charming. Hill top was very fun. The ferry ride on lake Windermere was my favorite part.”

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4.Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Beatrix Potter’s Lake District by small minibus. Visit Hill Top or the World of Beatrix Potter, stop at Tarn Hows and Hawkshead, then cruise Lake Windermere with an English-speaking guide such as Tim, Peter, or Phil.

“Our guide Phil was so pleasant and knowledgeable. He made sure we enjoyed every minute of the trip”

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