From Manchester: Lake District Bus Tour & Windermere Cruise

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Duration

11 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

16 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover the wonderful scenery of the Lake District on a guided tour from Manchester. Take a scenic boat cruise on Lake Windermere, with visits to the charming villages of Bowness, Hawkshead, and Grasmere.

Set off from Manchester and enjoy a comfortable ride to the Lake District. Your first stop of the day is at Bowness, which sits on the shores of Windermere. Board a leisurely cruise on the lake or wander around the town, which offers beautiful views.

Then continue your journey down narrow country lanes towards Grasmere, a place Wordsworth described as “the loveliest spot that man hath found.” Enjoy free time to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, taste the legendary gingerbread, or soak up the peace and tranquility of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy.

Travel around the southern tip of Windermere and towards Coniston Water. Marvel at the views across the water before arriving in the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, the place where famous poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.

After exploring the cozy village, you return to Manchester in the early evening.

Highlights

Experience the beauty of the Lake District on a day tour from Manchester
Embark on a scenic cruise on the beautiful Lake Windermere and admire the views
Discover Coniston Water, a scenic lake that's inspired many writers and poets
Visit Hawkshead and see where poet William Wordsworth attended grammar school
Stroll through the cobbled lanes of Grasmere and visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage

Included/Excluded

Tour guide
Transportation by bus
Lake Windermere cruise

Food and drinks
Tips

Itinerary

Durations

11 Hours

Languages

English

Destinations

Manchester

Frequently asked questions

The meeting point for the tour departure is the bus Parking Bays, located on Store Street. If traveling from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station: Take the main exit (1 - Piccadilly) from the station. Follow the pedestrian walkway to the traffic lights/Caffe Nero and at the end of the pedestrian walkway or Station Approach, you cross over at the lights and turn left onto London Road. Walk straight ahead for around 100 metres, passing underneath a pedestrian footbridge. Turn left under the railway bridge/tunnel opposite Motel One. When you're through the tunnel, you'll see the bus parking straight ahead on the left. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini bus.

Comfortable shoes Comfortable clothes Weather-appropriate clothing

Luggage or large bags

You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag plus a small bag for onboard personal items