Lake District Cruise: Explore Cumbria's Heritage

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Embark on a day tour from Liverpool to the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the medieval village of Hawkshead, cruise on a famous lake, and capture stunning scenery along the way.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Lake District - Experience breathtaking views on a lake cruise. This attraction is available throughout the year.
Tarn Hows - Relish the breathtaking landscapes from this beautiful scenic spot.
Hawkshead - Discover the medieval village of Hawkshead, brimming with local shops and dining options. This village is closely associated with William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Heritage Railway (April - October)
Expert driver-guide
Lake Cruise (year-round)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch

Additional Information

Explore the breathtaking Lake District National Park with a scenic Lake Cruise, followed by a visit to the historic towns and charming villages of Cumbria. Join the journey to uncover the culture and history that have earned the area its UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Set off on an enchanting tour with a friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide in a…

Location

World Museum

William Brown Street

Pick up is at 08:55 from the coach bays outside the World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Brenda_c

Jan 5, 2026

Beautiful day in the Lake District - Paul was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, informative and considerate. The transportation van was new, clean and comfortable. Though we had a small group, they didn’t cancel the trip and Paul made sure we still saw all of the sights. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful and we couldn’t have been more impressed with the area - beautiful, rugged scenery (lakes, mountains, rivers and farm animals) mixed in with quaint villages with shops, pubs and cafes. We highly recommend Mountain Goat Tours and this particular tour. Thank you!! We will be booking again in the future.

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Kacee_b

Dec 30, 2025

A must do when in England - This was a great tour. Jean was a great driver/guide adapting to the conditions as required. The Lake District is beautiful and I really loved the tour of them. We had plenty of good photos spots and the scenery as we were driving around was stunning. I highly recommend this tour.

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Joy_c

Sep 28, 2025

A grand day out - The natural beauty and historical charm of this region is not to be missed. It's the perfect place to unplug, unwind, and breathe in the fresh air. A trip across the lake and a train ride await. Amble through the villages and take a walk on a quiet trail. Your well-informed guide takes care of the details so you can enjoy your visit.

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S1483krsaral

Sep 25, 2025

Train and boat trip in Windermere beauty - Jean was a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide who added a lot to our most beautiful day. Highly recommended! Both the Train and boat trip were easy and fun to experience in this beautiful part of England. Timing and schedule were perfect.

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Alliwilliams97

Sep 25, 2025

A great taste of the Lake District! - This is a great tour to get a taste of the Lake District. Bowness was such a charming town with lots of bakeries and eateries to stop at and eat before the lake cruise. We had fantastic weather and the lake cruise was very smooth. The steam train was a fun, quick experience. We walked off the boat and right to the train where Mountain Goat has a reserved part of the train for us. The other villages/hamlets we stop at are very small and the time spent is each is enough to wander and quickly grab an ice cream, drink, or pop in a shop or two. The Tarn How stop was a a highlight. The views were just stunning! Jean was a great driver/guide with lots of knowledge. She gave great tips on where to go at each stop. This tour gave us just a taste of the area and we would love to go and stay in the area.

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Jeanette_s

Sep 17, 2025

Great Trip - Research the weather before you go. Great trip despite our very rainy and windy weather for almost the whole day. Our guide made it a memorable day.

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J794vjstephenm

Sep 9, 2025

A dip into the Lakes - This was a most enjoyable trip. Some beautiful scenery and some cute little towns. Our driver was excellent and full of information.

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O1294femadeleinel

Sep 9, 2025

Wonderful experience exploring Lake District as a Solo Traveller - Had an amazing time as a solo traveller exploring the Lake District on this tour! I met new people and our tour guide was very informative and prompt. Amazing scenery, and a fantastic part of England, you just can’t beat it! 😊

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281peytonf

Jul 24, 2025

- The views were amazing and our tour guide, Mark, was wonderful. He was informative, energetic, funny, and personable! Great experience and would recommend.

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Terri

Jul 17, 2025

Mark made every turn educational and memorable! - It was a bit of a drive from Liverpool but Mark shared a lot of history and comedy along the way. The van was very comfortable. The countryside is gorgeous and the boat and train rides were relaxing. Bowness offered many eateries and shops and benches on the lakeshore for watching the swans, geese, sea birds, and parades of tourists and their many dogs. Hawkswaith has chocolate and gingerbread! It was nice to see Beatrix Potter’s farm down in the valley on one of our stops!

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From $103

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult