Description
Discover the glorious Lake District in Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, clear, shimmering lakes and rugged mountains. Soak in the atmosphere of the spectacular fells, the rolling hills, deep blue lakes and timeless villages that continue to attract visitors from all over the world.
England's largest National Park, this beautiful region is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the country's favourite places for enjoying the outdoors. The Lake District is also home to England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike (3,206ft) and its largest lake, Lake Windermere. This tour has lots of included extra's as well as a visit to Bowness.
Itinerary
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - From your chosen joining point your feeder vehicle will take you to your designated interchange point where your holiday begins. After joining your holiday coach, sit back and relax as your journey takes you northwards. A suitable lunch-time stop before arriving at your hotel for the next 4 nights with breakfast and dinner included.
Days 2 - 4 - At leisure in Grange over Sands with 3 included excursions
Explore the Real Lake District by Mountain Goat Mini Bus & Heritage Train Ride
This classic adventure tour of the Western Lakes uses a route pioneered by the Romans!
Join the Mountain Goat from your hotel, driven and guided by an expert guide, this tour focuses around the Western Lake District travelling over the Lake District's famous mountain passes; Hardknott and Wrynose, which are some of the steepest in Great Britain. Pass the remote 2nd century Hardknott Roman Fort which includes remains of the headquarters building, commandants house and bath house.
During your day you will have time to enjoy a narrow-gauge heritage train ride, see England's deepest lake and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Castle. This tour is a chance to explore the real Lake District! All fares included.
STEAM & CRUISE DAYYour day starts with free time in Bowness, now the Lake District’s most popular visitor destination, Bowness-on-Windermere is busy for much of the year. People come to enjoy the lake, the atmosphere of the area and the town’s delightful setting. Join the Bowness to Lakeside cruise and on boardyou’ll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands. Arrive in Lakeside and it’s a short walk to board the train to Haverthwaite. Enjoy the nostalgic ride through breath-taking scenery aboard the heritage railway, travelling through the Lakeland Fells, the perfect backdrop with picturesque valleys, stunning lakes and rolling green hillside. Your driver awaits in Haverthwaite.OPTIONAL EXCURSIONKeswick & Ambleside
A stop in Ambleside - famous home of William Wordsworth where he spent a lot of his time. Continuin on through Grasmere to Keswick.The most northerly of the Lake District's major towns, Keswick has perhaps the most beautiful location of all: encircled by cloud-capped fells and nestled alongside the idyllic, island-studded lake of Derwentwater, a silvery curve criss-crossed by puttering cruise boatsReturning to the hotel late afternoon.
Day 5 - A hearty breakfast and check out. Return to interchange with a stop for lunch on the way. Back to your home towns mid evening.
Venue Information
Overlooking Morecambe Bay
The Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange Over Sands - 3 Star (June Tour Only)
The Cumbria Grand is set in 25 acres of gardens and woodlands, and is only a 15-minute drive from Lake Windermere.
Bathrooms have bathtubs and showers and the spacious rooms also feature a TV, hairdryers and tea-coffee making facilities.
Some rooms have panoramic sea views over Morecambe Bay and beyond to the Yorkshire Dales.This charming Victorian hotel has its own tennis court & putting green. Indoors, there is a full-size snooker table, table tennis and large ballroom.Lift to all floors.
The Grange Hotel, Grange Over Sands - 4 Star (August Tour Only)
The Grange Hotel enjoys an unrivalled position in the pretty little coastal town of Grange-over-Sands. This lovely setting, with its breath-taking panoramic bay views, is only fifteen miles from Lake Windermere, and provides an ideal gateway to the awe-inspiring majesty of the Lake District National Park.
Guest bedrooms at the Grange are stylishly decorated with every comfort to ensure your stay is as relaxing as possible.
Each room has its own en-suite facilities, with bath or shower,tea/coffee tray and complimentary bathroom spa toiletries created in Cumbria.
The perfect place to relax after a day exploring the Lakes. Lift to all floors.
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