Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Keswick
You'll leave Edinburgh early, driving south through the Scottish Borders and passing Moffat on your way to Penrith where the ruins of the castle are worth a quick look and lunch break. From there, head into Lake District National Park following the northern edge of Ullswater. There's a chance to walk into the forest toward Aira Force waterfall if you want to stretch your legs, and Castlerigg standing stones are also accessible if you have time. Settle into Keswick by evening once you reach your accommodation.
Optional Activities
- Forest walk to Aira Force waterfall
- Explore Penrith Castle ruins
- Visit Castlerigg standing stones
- Explore Keswick town
Landmarks Galloway Hills Southern Uplands Moffat Penrith Castle Lake District National Park Ullswater Aira Force Castlerigg Stone Circle 
- Day 2
Lake District Exploration
After breakfast, you'll make your way to Ullswater's southern shores and then cross Kirkstone Pass toward Lake Windermere. You can either take the included 45-minute cruise on the lake or grab lunch with views instead. Later, check out Coniston Water and the village of Hawkshead before heading to Grasmere where Wordsworth's Dove Cottage is there if you're interested, along with the famous gingerbread and the peaceful Daffodil Garden. Head back to Keswick in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch at Lake Windermere
- Explore Coniston Water
- Visit Hawkshead village
- Visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage
- Sample famous gingerbread
- Relax in Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
Landmarks Ullswater Kirkstone Pass Lake Windermere Coniston Water Hawkshead Grasmere Dove Cottage 
- Day 3
Keswick to Edinburgh
Head out from your accommodation into Whinlatter Forest Park, crossing Whinlatter Pass through some beautiful Lake District terrain. You'll pass through High Lorton village and travel past Crummock Water and Buttermere before reaching Honister Mountain Pass. The old slate workings there show traditional crafts still being practiced by locals. After that, you'll travel through Borrowdale's forests and pass Derwent Water where you can stop for lunch and shopping. The journey back heads north through Penrith and into Scotland again, with a stop in the historic town of Biggar before the scenic drive through the border hills takes you back to Edinburgh.
Optional Activities
- Explore old slate workings at Honister
- Lunch at Derwent Water
- Shopping at Derwent Water
- Stop in Biggar
Landmarks Whinlatter Forest Park Whinlatter Pass High Lorton Crummock Water Buttermere Honister Mountain Pass Borrowdale Derwent Water Penrith Biggar
