Six Lakes Spectacular: Half-Day Tour Capturing Six Lakes, Kirkstone Pass, and Grasmere Village
4.9
61 Ratings
Cumbria
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District on this half-day tour. Explore six stunning lakes, traverse Kirkstone Pass, marvel at Castlerigg Stone Circle, and visit the charming village of Grasmere.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mountain Goat Tours - Begin your morning tour of six famous lakes at your chosen pickup point.
- Kirkstone Pass - Travel up the Kirkstone Pass, where you will have a chance to take photographs of the stunning Lake District.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Glenridding - Stop for a quick coffee in Glenridding, nestled on the shore of the stunning lake, Ullswater.
- Ullswater - Travel along the shore of this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by majestic fells.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Castlerigg Stone Circle - Pay a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 4,000 years old this circle was put into place before Stone Henge!
- Thirlmere - Pass by this man made reservoir.
- Grasmere - Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and links to William Wordsworth.
- Mountain Goat Tours - Finish your morning tour where you were picked up.
What's Included
- On-board commentary in English
- Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Food & drink
- Additional Entrance fees
- Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Additional Information
When pressed for time in the Lake District, this half-day tour works wonders by enabling you to witness a lot in little time. This tour not only encompasses visits to six diverse Lakes (alternatively referred to as Tarns, Meres, and Waters) but also includes a journey across Kirkstone pass, panoramic views at Castlerigg Stone Circle, and a stopover at the enchanting Grasmere village.
- Children must be 5 years or older and have their own seat
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking is involved
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
- Westmorland and Furness Council are working towards upgrading and improving the safety of the A592 (Kirkstone Pass) which connects Windermere to Brotherswater and Ullswater. Unfortunately this does mean the road is closed for specific periods throughout the year, including 5th June 2023 – 3rd July 2023, 2nd October – 16th October and 1st March 2024 – 22nd March 2024. We are sorry for the inconvenience, please note our tours will still be running as usual but with a temporarily diverted route during this period.
Location
Kelsick Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(61 Ratings)
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591marguerited
Apr 12, 2024
Beautiful Lakes and Great Guide - Duncan was a wonderful tour guide. Even though there was a road closure which affected the trip itinerary, he adjusted and showed us some additional beautiful sights to make up for it. I highly recommend this tour!!
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Katherine_t
Mar 13, 2024
Fantastic! - Tim, our tour guide, was so fun and funny, and took a great photo of me and my friends at the stone circle!
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Sandra_c
Feb 24, 2024
Tour guide was very... - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us commentary from start to finish; learned lots of interesting facts. Would definitely recommend.
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Grandtour824334
Dec 12, 2023
Great half day tour - Really enjoyable an informative tour, well driven and guided by shy driver Tim. He knows his stuff. Highly recommended.
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Scott
Nov 29, 2023
Tim the legend - Me and my partner went on the six lakes tour yesterday with Tim as our tour operator. Tim is fantastic and kept us entertained throughout the entire tour. You can really tell that Tim loves his job and his positivity really shows. Would 10/10 recommend anyone to do this.
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Deletedx
Nov 22, 2023
Good one! - A good way to get a quick experience of Lake District and the scenery. Derek, our guide and driver, was well knowledge and of good humour too. Recommended, especially if you are short on time.
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Jennaha6958qz
Nov 1, 2023
Wonderful day trip with a wonderful driver - This bus tour was wonderful. Lisa was incredibly knowledgable and quite funny as well. I loved the fun facts she told us - I wrote many of them down to remember. I was also very impressed with her driving, especially through all the hills and mountains! It was the perfect amount of time and a great way to see a good amount of the lakes district. I was feeling quite car sick toward the end, and Lisa was very accommodating to my needs. Would definitely recommend to anyone :)
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Odyssey00144077290
Oct 2, 2023
Great couple of hours! - Brilliant tour with Mark H, great alternative routes with spectacular views! Marks knowledge of the area is vast from origins of places names, geology and cattle. Will be going on another mountain goat tour when I come back.
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Chan85
Apr 15, 2024
Views dependent on what time of year you take this trip. - The scenery is spectacular with most roadside trees just beginning to develop buds. The landscape was “saturated” with moss, stone walls and waterfalls. In addition, it was good to be given enough time to appreciate every attraction, too, with just enough time in Grasmere village to catch lunch. One could find other pursuits that go hand- in-hand with sightseeing, such as walking, visiting a farm, or scouting the shops at Bowness- on- Windermere. But, we were leaving the area right after the tour, so it made sense to hit for the tour option. Even though the drivers were charming on both of our two Mtn. Goat tours, (the other was the Beatrix Potter homes, the day after we arrived on Bowness-on-Windermere), they can only entertain so much. One could spend a half-day more productively if the climate were different - as, on a sunny day - but I would prefer to remain under cover of a big van as long as it’s raining. The view down from the top of Ridley pass - and the one from the peak itself - would have been even better were it not for being fogged in. Nobody’s fault there, Overall, a good way to pass the time even on a day that might be lost to weather, anyway.
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Chriatopherb
Sep 28, 2023
False/And or Misleading Titles (Things to do in Keswick) That Weren't in Keswick. - I would have loved to have gone, however, the trip was advertised as "Things to Do IN Keswick". Unfortunately, I realized too late that I would have to drive 18 miles or more to meet up with the group. I just couldn't do that. Add to that, my email pleas for a refund went on deaf ears until it was too late to secure a refund. Further, I made my own way up to see the Castlerigg Stone Circle...it was after 2 pm...the Mountain Goat Tour bus passed me on the way up, barreling up to the top with a fierce rapidity. After awhile, it roared down the hill, and would have certainly hit me if I had not cowered against a stone wall. I guess you would say that I was disappointed. 35 pounds isn't a horribly expensive amount to lose, but, the inflexibility of the company is a little much.
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