Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Keswick
You'll leave Edinburgh early morning and head south through the Scottish Borders, passing Moffat along the way before crossing into England. In Penrith, there's time to see the castle ruins and grab lunch. After that, you'll enter Lake District National Park and follow the northern edge of Ullswater. If you're interested, there's an optional walk out to Aira Force waterfall. Before reaching Keswick for the evening, you'll stop at Castlerigg stone circle, which dates back centuries. Once you arrive in Keswick, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Scottish Borders and Galloway Hills
- Explore ruins of Penrith Castle
- Trace northern shores of Ullswater in Lake District National Park
- Visit Castlerigg standing stones
Optional Activities
- Forest walk to Aira Force waterfall
- Explore charming streets of Keswick
Landmarks Penrith Castle Ullswater Aira Force Castlerigg Stone Circle 
- Day 2
Lake District
After breakfast, you'll head to the southern shores of Ullswater, then cross over Kirkstone Pass to reach Lake Windermere. The day includes a 45-minute cruise on the lake (or you can choose to have lunch with views instead). From there, you'll check out Coniston Water and wander through Hawkshead village. Later in the day, you'll travel north to Grasmere where you get free time to visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, try the local gingerbread, or just relax in the gardens. By late afternoon, you'll head back to Keswick.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere
- Explore Coniston Water
- Visit Hawkshead village
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch with views of Lake Windermere surroundings
- Visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage in Grasmere
- Sample famous gingerbread in Grasmere
- Relax in Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
Landmarks Ullswater Kirkstone Pass Lake Windermere Coniston Water Hawkshead Dove Cottage Wordsworth Daffodil Garden 
- Day 3
Keswick to Edinburgh
You'll leave your accommodation and head into Whinlatter Forest Park, going over the Whinlatter Pass. The route takes you through High Lorton village, then past Crummock Water and Buttermere before tackling Honister Mountain Pass. You'll stop at the old slate workings where craftspeople still practice traditional techniques. After wandering through Borrowdale's forests and passing Derwent Water (where you'll stop for lunch and shopping), you'll begin heading back north toward Penrith and cross back into Scotland. There's a stop in historic Biggar, then a scenic drive through the border hills takes you back to Edinburgh, arriving around 19:00.
Included Activities
- Explore Whinlatter Forest Park and Whinlatter Pass
- Visit old slate workings at Honister Mountain Pass
- Navigate through Borrowdale forests
- Pass Derwent Water
Optional Activities
- Lunch and shopping stop at Derwent Water
- Explore historic town of Biggar
Landmarks Whinlatter Forest Park Whinlatter Pass High Lorton Crummock Water Buttermere Honister Pass Borrowdale Derwent Water Biggar
