Lake District Tour and Windermere Cruise from Manchester
Greater Manchester, Manchester
Explore the stunning Lake District and Lake Windermere on a day trip from Manchester. Enjoy breathtaking views on a scenic boat cruise and discover the charm of local villages with a guided tour.
Day trip to the Lake District from Manchester featuring boat cruises, scenic stops, and visits to literary landmarks, suitable for nature and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the Lake District on a day trip from Manchester
- Enjoy a 45-minute boat cruise on Lake Windermere
- Visit Coniston Water, a lake that inspired notable writers
- Stop at Hawkshead, where William Wordsworth attended school
- Wander Grasmere’s cobbled streets and see Wordsworth's Dove Cottage
Description
Depart Manchester and travel north to the Lake District National Park, surrounded by lakes, mountains, and ancient woodlands that inspired poets like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Your first stop is Bowness, on the shore of Lake Windermere. Here, take a 45-minute boat cruise or explore the town with views over the lake.
Continue through Kirkstone Pass, known for its scenic landscapes. Arrive in Grasmere, described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found.” You’ll have free time to visit Dove Cottage, taste the local gingerbread, or relax in the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden.
Next, visit Coniston Water to enjoy its fresh air and lake views before continuing to Hawkshead, a conservation village with narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed cottages, where Wordsworth went to school.
Return to Manchester in the early evening.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Transportation by bus
- Lake Windermere cruise
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early to secure your place and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is between late spring and early autumn for favourable weather conditions.
