High adventure Lake District tour from Windermere

Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK, Windermere, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
8h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

The tour departs from Windermere and heads towards Langdale Valley, famous for rock climbing and mountain walking. You may be able to spot a local breed of sheep, the Herdwick, as you make you make your way through the valley. You will then begin your ascent of the steep Wrynose and Hardknott mountain passes that boast spectacular views towards the fells. During the entire tour, you will be ushered by a professional guide who will also give you commentaries and share stories of the region. Make sure you bring your camera, as there will be plenty of opportunities to take memorable shots throughout this tour. The group will also stop for lunch, where you will have the chance to purchase food and refreshments either at a traditional Lakeland Pub or at a local café.Once you have arrived in the Eskdale valley, you will have a stop for lunch (not included) in the village of Boot. The next stop will be Wastwater, once voted ‘Britain's favorite view'. Here you will find the deepest Lake in the country surrounded by mountains, which creates a truly dramatic setting. You will then have the opportunity to explore Muncaster Castle, which dates back to the 14th Century and enjoy fell views from the Georgian Terrace. On the way back towards the central Lake District, you will travel past Coniston and through the Yewdale Valley.

What to remember

Important info

  • During this tour, you will have the option to walk up a few hundred meters to take in a view or point of interest
  • This tour includes entrance to the Muncaster Castle Grounds, but not to the Castle itself. Should you wish to visit the castle, you can purchase your entrance directly at the site. Please note Castle opening times may not always coincide with tour times
  • Please wear appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear. It's recommended to bring a light raincoat
  • This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
  • Every passenger must have their own seat
  • Please note face masks are still required onboard all tours
  • The maximum group size on each tour is 16 people
  • Assistance dogs are welcome on this tour, please notify the tour operator in advance
  • The vehicle can only carry collapsible wheelchairs and foldable pushchairs / strollers. Please note that this is available on a first come first serve basis, please contact the tour operator. Wheelchair users should know that there are at least 3 steps that customers are required to climb to board the vehicles
  • The vehicle cannot carry large luggage, only small day sized backpacks, luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information Center for an extra cost
included
What's included
included-item
Entrance to Muncaster Castle grounds and the World Owl Trust. Professional guide and mini-coach
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Lunch or refreshments. Entrance inside Muncaster Castle (can be purchased on site)
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Highlights

Explore the Langdales, the picturesque valleys surrounded by mountains. Enjoy the Hardknott and Wrynose mountain passes, the steepest in England with stunning views. Travel aboard a luxury 16 seater minibus and explore the places that coaches can't get to

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Please meet your tour guide at Windermere Tourist Information Centre.