England · BOAT TOURS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 7 boat tours in the Lake District worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day Beatrix Potter tour from Windermere with Lake Windermere cruise, Hill Top Farm, Tarn Hows, and Hawkshead.
“Mark H was a fabulous guide and provided lots of interesting commentary on the bus. I really enjoyed the cruise and getting to see multiple places around the Lakes District. Thank you for a great day ☺️”
Manchester to the Lake District in a small group, with a reserved Windermere cruise, Wordsworth stops, and Hawkshead village charm.
“The tour guides know a lot about the places. This gives perspective and enrichment to the experience.”
Private skippered yacht sailing on Lake Windermere for up to 4. 2 hours, steer or relax from Storrs Hall Hotel.
“Ian was wonderful, patiently taught my daughter and all of us how to navigate and use the sails. It was lovely weather . We were late but he accomadated our request and gave us extra sailing time.”
A small-group Lake District road trip with 10 lakes, story-rich guides, and an included Ullswater boat cruise.
“The lake district is beautiful. Our guides Jillian and Sandra were knowledgeable about the lakes and fun to spend the day with. Visited a market, had a boat ride and visited a historic Gingerbread and fudge shop and spent time at a working slate mine. Stopped for many photo opportunities on the hillside and visited the mysterious rock formations at Castle Riggstone circle. Many tourists were in the area so traffic was a challenge but Sandra handled it like a champ! Overall the day was beautiful, interesting and fun.”
Train to the Lake District with Windermere cruise, Beatrix Potter house, Hawkshead, and cream tea, all guided from London.
“Booked first class rail on Saturday. Breakfast -sandwich??, dinner Muffin and cup of tea, no wine??. Comment from Virgin train staff - first class is 'rusbbish' on the weekends' At least in first class we were away from the drunks in stanard class.This train is the London to Glasgow and return so shall we say a wide range of travellers As for the tour - Mountain Goat Tours, Peter our guide was execellent, very knowledgable, took us to all the key locations, lake cruise was good. Would recommend Mountain Goat tour, suggest do first class rail but not on weekends.”
Liverpool to the Lake District with Lake Windermere cruise, Tarn Hows views, Hawkshead village, and heritage train April to October.
“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.”
Overnight Lake District from London with reserved-seat trains, Windermere cruise, cream tea, and a stay at Lindeth Howe.
“It was all so very lovely…staying at the hotel was very special and memorable. Thank you to Peter who provided a wonderful tour and Elliot for sharply getting us to the station!”
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