Manchester to Lake District Tour

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to The Lake District from Manchester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who will invariably, become more of a friend than a tour guide!

Ok our drivers know most things but not everything! Every passenger receives special attention and is encouraged to participate in the day as much as possible to ensure that you have a wonderful time with us.

Itinerary

After we have waved farewell to the spectacular City of Manchester, we hit the road to the legendary land of The Lake District in a 2-hour partially-narrated journey, navigating a spectacular section of the M6 motorway, passing Preston and Lancaster. On a clear day you’ll see the famous British “backbone” called The Pennines.

BOWNESS & BOAT LAUNCH – Cumbria’s most popular sprawling town developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Home to a glorious lakeside boat launch. Here you can hop on the optional Lake Windermere Lake Cruise for a trip of a lifetime – (Boat cruise at own cost – Tickets purchased from driver/guide on day).

 AMBLESIDE – Largely Victorian and home to the Roman Galava Fort – ex-residence to 500 Roman soldiers. Ambleside grew rapidly when the ferry terminal opened in 1845. St Mary’s Church (1854) was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The 17th Century Bridge House over Stock Ghyll is one of the most photographed scenes in Lakeland.

LITTLE & GREAT LANGDALE’S – The Langdale’s are home to some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the whole of Cumbria (if not Britain!) hosting some of the most photogenic scenery around. Weather permitting we’ll drive the “loop” of “Little Switzerland” and even attempt to walk a summit, working up an appetite for lunch or more scenery!

GRASMERE – Most of the buildings date from the 19th or early 20th Century, though the Church dates from the 13th Century. William Wordsworth, who died in 1850, and his wife Mary, who died 9 years later, have a tombstone in the churchyard of St Oswald’s Church, one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.

SARAH NELSON’S GINGERBREAD SHOP – This tiny, aroma-flooded quaint shop with happy costumed staff is neatly tucked away at the corner of the churchyard. You’ll browse through, soak up the history, and then sample this most wonderful delicacy before ladling yourself down with bags of the stuff to distribute proudly to your friends (if it lasts that long)!

If traffic or weather conditions were to impact the above locations at short notice they can be substituted by the driver/guide to another stop on route.

Your tour departs at 9:15 am from Transport interchange at Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3RR. Getting to Transport Interchange from central Manchester is really easy and quick, avoiding traffic delays so we can enjoy more touring fun! Simply hop on the Manchester Airport Rail Shuttle service (operates every few minutes, 24/7 and takes 30-minutes) from Piccadilly or Oxford Road railway stations. Day-Return tickets cost approx. £5 and are available at the station

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