By Coach & Boat to Borrowdale,
Buttermere and Ullswater
There
are no lovelier valleys than Borrowdale, Newlands and Patterdale;
no mountain range more dramatically impressive than that which lies
between Buttermere and Ennerdale; no lakes fairer than Derwentwater,
Buttermere and Ullswater.
This most comprehensive tour includes a lake
cruise, perfect photo opportunities and short, level or downhill
strolls at particular beauty spots, starting by taking the route through Troutbeck Valley, over the magnficent Kirkstone Pass and along the shores of Brothers Water and Ullswater.
This National Trust reserve offers an opportunity for a short walk to Aira Force waterfall. Set in Beautiful woodland this dramatic waterfall is arched with lovely stone bridges (you might even see Lady Emma's ghost). Having returned to your coach after the stroll we continue our way north to Surprise View, where we stop for photos at one of the most breathtaking views in all England over Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake , and Ashness Bridge depicted on Lakes Supertours
brochure.
Lunch is taken in the interesting market
town of Keswick. The afternoon commences with a lake cruise and
from this point the scenery assumes Alpine characteristics
with Honister Pass a wild defile of tumbled rocks as we descend
Gatesgarthdale for photo opportunities of Buttermere and Crummock
Water.
More rugged mountain views as we drive over
Newlands Pass, pausing at Moss Force waterfalls and descending the
remote and unspoilt Newlands Valley. Our next stop is Castlerigg
Stone Circle; set in a panorama of mountain ranges, it testifies
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Ullswater
Central, northern, north western and eastern Lakeland.
Including lake cruise, three mountain passes, twelve lakes, two
splendid waterfalls (Aira Force and Moss Force), Castlerigg Stone
Circle, Ashness Bridge, Borrowdale, Newlands Valley, Buttermere,
Ullswater and Grasmere. Lunch and shopping in Keswick.
Commencing: 10am and returning 5.30pm (approximately) every day.
Price: £35 adults; £25 children under 12 years
(including lake cruise).
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
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The Complete Beatrix Potter's
Lakeland & Wordsworth Tour
Who
has not heard of Peter Rabbit? Or Pigling Bland, Jeremy Fisher,
Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and other characters brought to life
by Beatrix Potter!
This is a comprehensive tour of the houses,
farms, villages, valleys, lakes and mountains that are linked to
her stories. We enter the real world of Beatrix, a lonely child
who became one of the world's best loved children's authors, and
one of the most important benefactors of the National Trust, using
income from her Peter Rabbit Tales to protect her beloved Lake District.
Essentially this tour is of the central and
northern parts of the area, with frequent stops for photographs
and detailed commentary. Including stop-overs at Near Sawrey, with
time to visit Hill Top, Beatrix's home and delightful Hawkshead
village.
The lunchbreak at Grasmere provides an opportunity
to visit Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth. The afternoon
sees us near Keswick visiting locations where Beatrix Potter
holidayed and which inspired her Tales of Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and
Benjamin Bunny, including Newlands Valley and Moss Force Waterfall.
A
lake cruise on Squirrel Nutkin's Derwentwater, a spectacular drive
over the northern mountain passes and a visit to the 5,000 year
old Castlerigg Stone Circle complete one of the finest tours in
England.
A delightful tour, with detailed commentary to
the many places associated with Beatrix Potter's life and characters:
Hill Top, Hawkshead, Wray Castle, Tarn Hows, Newlands Valley,
Derwentwater and Keswick. Also visiting Wordsworth's earlier home;
Dove Cottage, at Grasmere. Including 12 lakes, two high mountain
passes, a lake cruise on Derwentwater and a visit to Castlerigg
Stone Circle.
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Hill Top,
home of Beatrix Potter
Dove Cottage,
home of William Wordsworth
Commencing: 9.30am and returning 5.45pm
(approximately) every day.
Price: £35 adults; £25 children under 12 years
(including lake cruise; not including entrance charges).
Please
note: Tickets for Hill Top maybe purchased from your driver/guide.
Hill Top is closed on Fridays; however, the gardens
and shop are open at no charge. Dove Cottage is open every day.
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Derwentwater
Lake
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Rocky Mountain High Spectacular
A day to visit
the wilder, more remote but most beautiful scenery; to learn about its stone walls,
about sheep, of how the Lake District was formed; of Roman, Viking and Norman
occupations; to visit a Roman fort, a wonderful castle and many other attractions.
In the footsteps of the Roman legions and travellers over the centuries, our day
begins on the traditional route across South Lakeland, through the Langdale Valleys
and climbing the wild terrain of Wrynose Pass. This breathtaking mountain road
takes us west, beside cascading crystal waters of the River Duddon before the
thrilling ascent of Hardknott Pass, England's steepest road.
Ravenglass
& Eskdale Railway
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High
on the fells we step back in time to explore the Roman ruins
of Hardknott Fort, one of the most impressively situated defences
in Europe. Later, we board the narrow-guage railway to travel
through Eskdale and thrill to the sounds and smells of real
steam locomotives. Eskdale and thrill to the sounds and smells of real steam locomotives.
Extra £3.50 for the train ride |
Wasdale is our next destination, with its lake Wastwater - England's
deepest and most dramatic lake; its screes soar 2,000ft from the
water's edge into the mists above, overlooked by England's highest
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Muncaster
Castle
No visit to the Lake District is complete without
this thrilling scenic excursion over Britain's steepest mountain
passes. Hardknott and Wrynose; to England's deepest lake and highest
mountain and most beautiful steam train journey plus the fabulous
garden and castle at Muncaster. Visit Europe's largest owl sanctuary
and "Meet the Birds", wander among the impressive ruins
of a 1,900 year old Roman fort. All this and more in this "never
to be forgotten" tour.
Commencing: 10.00am and returning 5.45pm
(approximately) every day.
Price: £36
adults; £26 children under 12 years (including entrance into castle grounds and World Owl Trust, steam train optional).
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historic Muncaster Castle is the principal jewel in the crown of
Western Lakeland. Its location, above the River Esk, affords stunning
views of the valley and Scafell. Indeed John Ruskin described the
scene as "the gateway to heaven". Its gardens are fabulous,
and enjoy worldwide reputation. Playing host to "The World
Owl Trust", there is opportunity to view some of the rarest
and most exotic species of owls. Most afternoons, on the lawns,
the owls are displayed in flight and the work of the trust is explained.
The castle contains furniture of great antiquity, collections of
rare porcelain and silver and the loveliest tapestries.Lunch may
be taken at the cafeteria in the castle grounds. |
Muncaster
Castle "World Owl Trust" |
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Our return is by way of Birker Fell and Dunnerdale and concludes
with a stroll beside Coniston Water. A magical end to an enthralling
day.
Wastwater
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