3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Spend three days discovering the secrets of Roman Britain and the stunning English Lake District on this small group tour from Edinburgh. Cross the border into England visiting the Victorian Spa town of Moffat en route and spend two nights in the tranquil surroundings of the Lakes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Lake District

Pass By: 6 Waterloo Place Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide.

Stop At: Aira Force Waterfall, Penrith CA11 0JS England
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
You then travel towards Keswick, stopping outside the town to visit the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals.

It’s like a miniature Stonehenge. Although you can decide whether it’s more beautiful.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).

Day 2: Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Wordsworth Memorial Daffodill Garden

Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
You can choose to wander the shores or put on your sailing hat and go for a cruise.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ullswater Lake, England
The second largest lake in the English Lake District is famous for its sublime, tranquil beauty.

Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School, Old School House Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT England
After lunch you travel around the southern tip of Windermere and on towards Coniston Water. Your next stop is the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in the lively market town of Keswick. (During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere).

Day 3: Whinlatter Pass - Honister Pass - Edinburgh

Stop At: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Keswick CA12 5XN England
Simply relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the monumental mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
This gorgeous location was used in Star Wars - The Force Awakens. But the lasers and spaceships seem a million miles away from this peaceful area.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.