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6 hour Private Tour of Lake District: Traditional Villages, Tarns, and Unspoilt Valleys
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Discover Grasmere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and Blea Tarn on a 6-hour private Lake District tour. Explore traditional villages, serene tarns, and unspoilt valleys.
Discover Grasmere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and Blea Tarn on a 6-hour private Lake District tour. Explore traditional villages, serene tarns, and unspoilt valleys.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bowness-on-Windermere - Drive through Bowness and stop at Adelaide Hill viewpoint, Gummers How, and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of these spots offer excellent photo opportunities.
- Ambleside - We make a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside, located at the head of Lake Windermere.
- Rydal - Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a…
- Bowness-on-Windermere - Drive through Bowness and stop at Adelaide Hill viewpoint, Gummers How, and the viewpoint near Brantfell. All of these spots offer excellent photo opportunities.
- Ambleside - We make a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside, located at the head of Lake Windermere.
- Rydal - Enjoy a short walk to Rydal Falls or take a stroll to Rydal Cave next to Rydal Water.
- Grasmere - William Wordsworth described Grasmere as “The loveliest spot that man hath ever found.” While in Grasmere, visit the famous “Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.”
- Great Langdale - The Great Langdale Valley spans approximately 12,170 acres, much of it managed by the National Trust, which operates 10 farms here. Elterwater and Chapel Stile are two beautiful villages you will encounter.
- Blea Tarn - We take a spectacular drive from Great Langdale to Little Langdale to visit Blea Tarn, often considered the highlight of the valley.
- Coniston Water - Coniston Water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The lake is dominated by the “Old Man of Coniston,” which rises to 803 meters.
- Tarn Hows - Tarn Hows is one of the top scenic destinations in the North West of England. It is a beauty spot that should not be missed.
- Hawkshead - Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating back to the 17th century.
What's Included
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Private tour (not shared with others)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Thoroughly cleaned vehicles (all surfaces wiped)
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Umbrellas provided (just in case)
- Anytime photo stops at your request
- Drop off at a destination within the Lake District
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Private tour (not shared with others)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Thoroughly cleaned vehicles (all surfaces wiped)
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Umbrellas provided (just in case)
- Anytime photo stops at your request
- Drop off at a destination within the Lake District
Additional Information
Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland’s most popular and charming tarns.
Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.
Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland’s most popular and charming tarns.
Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.
Location
Windermere Railway Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Leslie_t
Jun 12, 2025
David was exceptional. He... - David was exceptional. He went above and beyond to deliver us the perfect Lake District tour including all of the highlights We were able to do more than I expected and never felt rushed. David was incredibly knowledgeable about the area. I cannot recommend him enough for this tour!!! Whole experience exceeded my expectations!
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T689elmichaelm
May 22, 2025
Great guide, great day! - Our first trip to the Lake District and after a 6 hour tour with David we are in love! So many gorgeous views and a wealth of information, punctuated with warmth and humor - so much so that the day flew by! David was very interested in giving us the best experience possible, including an impromptu switch up as he learned of what sights we had already seen! Even then, there was no shortage of interesting conversation and facts! We’ll be sure to recommend Brook tours to all who have to sit through our vacation pictures!
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Sueg986
May 16, 2025
Probably the highest rated review I will ever give. - My wife spent some considerable time researching private tours in the Lake District and ran across the reviews for Brook tours of Windermere. There is a reason these reviews are so good. Dave was a fantastic host/driver/tour guide. He was prompt when picking us up. He was very knowledgeable and shared some great information and some history of the Lake District. He introduced us to several little villages that were beautiful representations of the long and rich history of the area. Most importantly he was very cordial and a delight to talk with.
It is without hesitation that we would highly recommend Dave and Brook tours of Windermere for your private tour of the Windermere and the Lake District.
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E2357qzjuliek
May 5, 2025
A Must Do when visiting the Lake District - Had a great 6 hour tour with David. Very knowledgable of the local area got to see and know about things you would not know about without the tour.
David was very personable and made the tour good fun.
Would highly recommend. Good value for money.
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Kittywl_c
Apr 29, 2025
Wonderful tour in Windermere - Windermere is a beautiful place which is worth to spend a few days there. It’s definitely a wonderful and enjoyable trip with David as our driving guide who is very nice and knowledgable . He got very familiars to all the attractions . Worth to pay for this 6 hours private tour !
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V6719eudebbied
Oct 2, 2024
Wonderful day - Wonderful trip with a friendly knowledgeable driver. David took the time to slightly change the itinerary to accommodate us ladies of a certain age ! We definitely saw areas of the Lake District that we would otherwise not have seen. Wonderful day.
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Lovetravel594790
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing tour! - David is an amazing tour guide and he made our trip wonderful more than we expected! He knows almost, if not all, about Lake District. We learned a lot, in a very enjoyeable way, as he cracks jokes whilst telling us about the places we’ve visited.
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Chandanpramoda
Aug 26, 2024
Beautiful weather and resourceful guide - The tour was outstanding, thanks to our amazing tour guide David and beauty of Lake district off course. David shared lot of interesting information about different places which was made our tour lively. The old photos shared by him were simply awesome. He has got nice sense of humor. I had two children with me and David went extra mile to adjust our itinerary. This was memorable trip indeed !
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Superciliousful
Aug 19, 2024
Highly knowledgeable guide, prompt and packed with sights and details - This was an amazing tour. Guide was well-informed, friendly and helpful. I booked this at the last minute and would highly recommend. Plenty of bathroom stops and good conversation. I was picked up from my hotel in Windermere, on time and I got to see things off the beaten path, avoiding traffic in a high tourist season. I was there to see Fell ponies and see shows and farms related, and this was an add-on for me, but really appreciated learning more about the local history. Would not hesitate to hire again, great driver, very kind person. Also, please note you can book directly through Brook tours which is what I'd do next time.
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Slord29
Aug 18, 2024
David is a 5 star guide! - Took on my mum on this tour on our first day staying in the Lake District, and so glad we did it! David is incredibly knowledgeable, and friendly. A excellent guide. The tour was interesting and I am sure we wouldn’t have seen half the landmarks we visited if we had not done this tour. Highly recommend people do this at the start of their holiday to get an idea of the entire area, a must for first timers to the Lake District!
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