Greater Manchester Trip Overview
The Lake District is where you see the top ten tallest mountains in England. It’s where you discover the deepest lake in the country. And it’s where you can visit 1,779 listed buildings and 16,510 archeological sites.
For place that’s famous for its poetry and quaint cottages, it certainly boasts some of England’s biggest and most brilliant destinations.
On this trip, you take the train from Manchester and head straight there.
You learn about the poetry of Wordsworth at his Dove Cottage, admire the serene views over Lake Windermere and Derwent Water, and wander through market towns collecting stories and photos as you go.
Join this tour and experience the best of the lake district.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The Lake District is where you see the top ten tallest mountains in England. It’s where you discover the deepest lake in the country. And it’s where you can visit 1,779 listed buildings and 16,510 archeological sites.
For place that’s famous for its poetry and quaint cottages, it certainly boasts some of England’s biggest and most brilliant destinations.
On this trip, you take the train from Manchester and head straight there.
You learn about the poetry of Wordsworth at his Dove Cottage, admire the serene views over Lake Windermere and Derwent Water, and wander through market towns collecting stories and photos as you go.
Join this tour and experience the best of the lake district.
Itinerary
Day 1: Manchester – Penrith – Lake District
Pass By: Rabbie’s, Store Street, Manchester M1 2WD England
You collect your train ticket at the station (Manchester Airport Railway Station or Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station) and travel from Manchester to Penrith.
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
Stop At: Aira Force Waterfall, Penrith CA11 0JS England
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 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: Wordsworth Daffodil Garden, Grasmere England
There’s free time to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy. And there’s Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread shop you have to visit to try the best gingerbread in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hawkshead, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
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 – Manchester
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.
