Private Lake District Highlights Tour by Executive Mercedes

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Perfect Introduction to the Lake District

Unlike large coach tours, this private 4-hour experience is designed exclusively for your group, allowing you to explore the Lake District at a relaxed pace. Travel in comfort in an executive Mercedes vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide, following a scenic circular route that showcases a variety of lakes, valleys, viewpoints and historic villages without retracing the same roads.

Visit highlights such as Grasmere, Little Langdale, Skelwith Force, Tarn Hows, Hawkshead and Wray Castle, while enjoying personalised commentary and flexible photo stops throughout.

• Private 4-hour tour tailored to your interests
• Executive Mercedes vehicle
• Knowledgeable local driver-guide
• Scenic viewpoints, waterfalls and historic villages
• Complimentary hotel and Oxenholme Station pickup

What's Included

Oxenholme Lake District Station pickup
All vehicle fuel, parking and road charges included
Bottled water
Local driver-guide throughout the tour
Private tour exclusively for your group
Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
Hotel, holiday cottage and Airbnb pickup
Executive Mercedes vehicle with air conditioning

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Complimentary pickup is available from hotels, guest houses, holiday cottages, Airbnb properties, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere, and Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station.

Please provide your pickup location when booking. Your driver-guide will contact you prior to the tour to confirm collection details.

For guests staying outside the central Lake District area, alternative pickup arrangements may be available upon request.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Windermere (Pass by)

    Travel through the charming town of Windermere, the gateway to the Lake District National Park. Your guide will share local history and point out notable landmarks as you journey towards some of the region's most spectacular scenery.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Short stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, one of the Lake District's most popular lakeside towns. Enjoy views of Windermere, England's largest lake, while your guide shares stories about the area's history, tourism and local culture.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ambleside

    Visit the charming market town of Ambleside, surrounded by mountains and lakes, with time for photographs and to explore the historic centre.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Rydal Water (Pass by)

    Enjoy views of the picturesque Rydal Water, famous for its connection to poet William Wordsworth and its stunning Lakeland scenery.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore the picturesque village of Grasmere, often described as one of the prettiest villages in England.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

    Visit the famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop and discover the unique sweet treat that has been made here since 1854.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travel through the beautiful Little Langdale Valley, one of the Lake District's hidden gems. Surrounded by traditional stone walls, rolling fells and spectacular mountain scenery, this peaceful valley offers a glimpse of the quieter side of the National Park.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit Skelwith Force, one of the Lake District's most accessible waterfalls. A short walk leads to this impressive cascade, where fast-flowing water tumbles through a narrow rocky gorge surrounded by beautiful woodland scenery.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tarn Hows

    Stop at Tarn Hows, one of the Lake District's most iconic beauty spots. Surrounded by woodland, rolling hills and spectacular fell views, it offers some of the finest scenery and photo opportunities in the National Park.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hawkshead

    Explore the charming village of Hawkshead, famous for its cobbled streets, historic buildings and connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Enjoy free time to wander through this traditional Lakeland village.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Wray Castle

    Enjoy a short stop at Wray Castle, a striking Victorian neo-Gothic castle overlooking Lake Windermere. Take in the beautiful lakeside setting, capture photographs of this unique landmark, and learn about its connection to Beatrix Potter, who first visited the Lake District here as a child.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by LAKELAND Private Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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