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From Manchester, Lake District Bus Tour & Windermere Cruise


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Experience the beauty of the Lake District and Lake Windermere on a day tour from Manchester. Admire the views of the area with a scenic boat cruise and a guided visit to charming villages.


Dove Cottage, Grasmere



Discover the wonderful scenery of the Lake District on a guided tour from Manchester. Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Windermere, with visits to the charming villages of Bowness, Hawkshead, and Grasmere.

Depart from Manchester by bus and travel to the first stop of the day at Bowness. Explore this charming lakeside town, before embarking on a leisurely cruise on Lake Windermere.

Then, travel around the southern tip of Windermere and towards Coniston Water. Enjoy the views of this body of water before arriving in the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where famed poet William Wordsworth attended grammar school.

Head through the narrow country lanes north towards Grasmere, which Wordsworth described as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. Take some free time to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, taste the legendary gingerbread, or enjoy the serenity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy.

Continue to the southern shore of Ullswater Lake for a final photo stop. Then, relax on the return journey to Manchester, arriving back in the city center in the early evening.



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Duration 11 hours

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from €87.53 per person
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About this experience

Highlights
  • Experience the beauty of the Lake District on a day tour from Manchester
  • Embark on a scenic cruise on the beautiful Lake Windermere and admire the views
  • Discover Coniston Water, a scenic lake that's inspired many writers and poets
  • Visit Hawkshead and see where poet William Wordsworth attended grammar school
  • Stroll through the cobbled lanes of Grasmere and visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage
  • Includes
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation by bus
  • Lake Windermere cruise
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Not suitable for Children under 5 years

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