Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere | 3 hours to 5 hours

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Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere
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$23.98
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Overview

Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided audio tour of the Lake District. • Find out how Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth are connected to the area and take it some of its famous sites • Hear from producer Martin Wilson, the owner and producer of Lake District Drives • Do it all in 3 hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Bowness-on-Windermere (Pass By)

    Starting near Bowness Bay, you’ll make an anticlockwise loop around Lake Windermere and hear tales of the area.

  • Lake Windermere (Pass By)

    Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided driving tour of the Lake District.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Rayrigg Meadow. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Brockhole on Windermere. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Waterhead. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • Coniston Water (Pass By)

    I’ll also guide you on an additional loop where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Coniston Village and Coniston Water, the third largest of the lakes.

  • Tarn Hows (Pass By)

    On this tour you can look forward to beholding the beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and discovering the human impacts on this famous vista.

  • Wray Castle (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Wray Castle. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • Hawkshead (Pass By)

    On this tour you can look forward to discovering the quaint historic village of Hawkshead with its William Wordsworth connections.

  • Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House (Pass By)

    The tour passes by beautiful Tarn Hows and historic Hawkshead, too. You’ll discover how many of these places inspired Beatrix Potter, the famous children’s author, and we’ll also learn about her many other talents, beyond writing.

  • Esthwaite water trout fishery (Pass By)

    On this tour you can look forward to enjoying peaceful Esthwaite Water and its fabulous wildlife.

  • Stott Park Bobbin Mill (Pass By)

    The tour passes by Stott Park Bobbin Mill. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • Fell Foot Park (Pass By)

    The tour passes byFell Foot Park. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

  • Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house (Pass By)

    On this tour, you can look forward to seeing wooden bobbins being made at Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and learning about their crucial role in the historic Lancashire textile industry.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews

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12 reviews

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