Lake District From Manchester - 3 days

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Small Group Tour
From Manchester, discover the best of England's Lake District on this 3-day escorted tour. Staying in Keswick, you'll head out to discover highlights of the region, from William Wordsworth's house in Grasmere to the impressive Bowder Stone and the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Enjoy an included cruise on Lake Windermere, visit the market town of Kendal and take a ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Aira Force Waterfall - Discover these flowing waterfalls deep in the forests of the Lake District
    • Castlerigg Stone Circle - See this 5,000-year-old stone circle, believed to have been the site for many ancient rituals and ceremonies
    • Lake Windermere - Enjoy a 45-minute cruise on England's largest lake, soaking up the scenery of the Lake District
    • Keswick - Spend two nights in this delightful town, with plenty of free time to explore
    • Grasmere - Enjoy free time to explore "the loveliest spot that man hath found", according to William Wordsworth
    • Bowder Crag - See the gigantic Bowder Stone, which tumbled to this spot from the cliffs above around 10,000 years ago

What's this trip about?

    From Manchester, discover the best of England's Lake District on this 3-day escorted tour. Staying in Keswick, you'll head out to discover highlights of the region, from William Wordsworth's house in Grasmere to the impressive Bowder Stone and the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Enjoy an included cruise on Lake Windermere, visit the market town of Kendal and take a short hike to see the Aira Force Waterfall.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityManchester
End CityManchester

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 2 breakfasts
    • 2 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
    • Escorted by a local driver-guide
    • Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
    • Islands Cruise on Lake Windermere - 45 minutes
    • All road tolls
    • 20kg luggage allowance - This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Manchester

Manchester - Ambleside - Ullswater - Keswick. From Manchester, we head north into the Lake District National Park, stopping first in the picturesque town of Ambleside. We then head to the highest pass in the Lake District, Kirkstone, for some photos, before tracing th...

Day : 2 Grasmere

Keswick - Castlerigg - Grasmere - Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Keswick. On today's excursion, our first stop is the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, believed to be over 5,000 years old and steeped in ancient pagan history. Following our exploration, we travel n...

Day : 3 Manchester

Keswick - Buttermere - Bowder Crag - Keswick - Ullswater - Kendal - Manchester. We head out to explore some more of the Cumbrian countryside, passing Crummock Water and Buttermere, then heading up into the Honister Mountain Pass. We stop at an old slate working and at...

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$178
Last Updated: 3/24/2025
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Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights & visas
    • Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
    • Meals not specified in itinerary
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
    • Entry fees unless specified

Accommodation

Simple guesthouses (hotel upgrade available)
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Min:5yrs with an adultChild discount available for 5-15 yrs sharing with 2 adults
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