Full day Private tour of the Lake District
Description
A full day Private guided tour is the ultimate way to get the very most out of your time in the Lake District. You will be able to sit back, relax and not have to worry about navigating your way around unfamiliar roads, but can just focus solely on the amazing countryside and breathtaking scenery. On this tour you will see beautiful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and experience the thrill of driving over dramatic high mountain passes.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take a stroll around this garden for all seasons and enjoy the stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere.
Troutbeck is an old fashioned village along the long established, narrow and hilly coach road from Windermere to Penrith.
With an altitude of 1,489 feet this mountain pass offers an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views.
Take a stroll next to the second largest lake in the English Lake District.
Castlerigg stone circle is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles.
Situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater this English market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums and boating trips around Derwentwater.
The most photographed bridge in the Lake District. Ashness bridge is on National Trust land.
At surprise view you can see the whole of Derwentwater and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake.
Visit the last working slate mine in England situated at the top of Honister pass
Buttermere - the Lake by the dairy pastures - is 1.24 miles long and 620 yards wide. The classic combination of lakes and mountains as made this extremely popular with visitors
The Newlands valley is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the Lake District.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is from a limited radius from Windermere. We must stress, that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme station.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 4 passengers
Reviews(20)
David was knowledgeable and friendly, and he put me at ease from the moment I entered his spacious, clean and comfortable car. There were a number of different options available for doing the Beatrix Potter tour, Dave offers a private tour. There was no minimum number requirement for booking. Ok; it may have cost me more - but, I got to see what I was interested in. He stopped if I requested a photo stop. I didn't have to hang about waiting for my fellow travellers to idle back to the car. At the various locations we visited; he pointed out things of interest; he also had a collection of photos that he could show comparisons from previous times (I found this most interesting and helpful). It added another dimencion to the tour. David had an easy manner and I felt really relaxed in his company. I would 100% recommend David. He's been taking ppl around this area for over 20 years. He puts life into what came before. The scenery is spectacular. Well worth investing your time and ££ on his tour. Thanks David. It was a fantastic day.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review and for choosing 'Brook tours of Windermere.' Much appreciated and we hope to hear from you again sometime in the future.
We had such a great time on the private tour. We left it mostly on David to figure out where to take us. He gave us a very rounded experience of the Lake District in 8 hours. We saw 7 lakes, Kirkstone Pass and a lot of points related to Wordsworth. He's so knowledgeable and even told us about a few apps to travel and gather info on flora and fauna. My dad was particularly happy with David's vast knowledge. He's so patient, kind and a genuinely good guy. He knows a lot of good and secret spots not frequented by tourists so we had the spots to ourselves mostly. Overall we had a great time.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review - we really appreciate it. We're really glad your family enjoyed the day and the variety of stops, with a little of Wordsworth also included into the private tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Lake District again in the future. Many thanks, Brook tours of Windermere.
This trip was amazing David has made sure our day was one to remember, with so much hidden knowledge around the lakes and so much more I would recommend this company to anyone I know and I will be using him again in the near future, thank you for an amazing day From Lynett and Jason
Hi Lynett and Jason. So pleased you had an amazing day and that you enjoyed your full day tour exploring the beautiful Lake District. Take care and all the very best to you both in the future. David.
This was a fantastic tour and the highlight of a 2 week trip to the UK. David is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He customized my tour based on weather conditions and my personal preferences and we had a magical day touring the incredibly beautiful Lakes region. I also made a new friend in David. What a treasure he is! Thank you for a spectacular tour - I will tell all my friends and family to book this if they ever make the trip to this truly magnificent area.
WOW thank you so much. So pleased you enjoyed your time here in the UK. It was a pleasure to meet you and spend the day exploring this beautiful part of England. Reviews like this are a real encouragement to our family business. We are grateful to you for your wonderful feedback.
Wow, what a belter of a day. Te best thing we did was to book David from Brook Tours. We booked the all day private tour. We were a party of 4 - me, my wife and her parents. David picked us up on time having previously told us where we could park in Windermere without charge as we were staying in Kendall. The vehicle was clean and comfortable and David was the perfect host and guide. He is passionate about the area that he lives in and we had an informative and enjoyable day full of fun and facts. He is very knowledgeable about the area and took us to places that we would not have found on our own. We were blessed with great weather - September can be a bit hit and miss!! If you are new to the Lakes and want someone to show you the best of the area then David of Brook Tours is your man. You will not be disappointed. Thanks again David for a great day, it was good to meet you and spend a day in your company. Best wishes, Aron, Michele, Betty & Stewart.
Aron, thank you so much for your stunning feedback! It was so nice to meet you and your family. Thanks for choosing us to show you around this beautiful part of England. All the very best. David Brook tours of Windermere
My wife and I just completed a private all-day tour of the Lake District with Mountain Goat Tours. Our guide, John S., could not have been better! He was full of information and enthusiasm for the entire area, having climbed most all of the mountains we saw. He was pleasant and an absolute font of information. 5 Stars all around. We enjoyed the day so much, we are already planning a return trip. Next time we hope to do a longer 2-3 stay in the area. Hopefully, John S. will be available again.
David of Brook tours was very accommodating as we needed to change his planned itinerary. He was knowledgeable about the places he took us to and it was a perfect overview of the area before we did some trips on our own
Absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your full day private tour with us. It usually works best to take the tour at the start of your holiday so that we can give you tips and advice to maximise your time whilst staying here.
David was friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We had a wonderful day visiting sites in the Lake District. David has deep experience and knowledge of the area and its history. We would highly recommend his tours to others who are looking for the special experience of a private tour in this most beautiful area of England.
Very pleased that you enjoyed your full day private tour with us. A private tour is designed to offer flexibility, comfort and personalised attention. We are delighted that this worked for you.
David is a spectacular guide who is so friendly and funny. He's very accommodative too. My parents and I had a wonderful time going around the Lake District. The car was comfortable and we got very lucky with the weather as it was sunny when David drove us up to a fantastic view for photos. We also thank him a lot for introducing us to Grasmere Gingerbread - we went back the next day just to get more. Overall 10/10 experience and highly recommend David for a private tour of the Lake District!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. So happy to hear that your family enjoyed touring the Lake District with us. We are sure that now you have discovered the Grasmere Gingerbread you will be regular visitors to the Lake District!
David was very knowledgeable and personable. Attentive to our needs. Would thoroughly recommend. Lovely day out.
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation. So pleased you enjoyed your day here in the Lake district.
