Itinerary
- Day 1
Manchester to Keswick
Head north from Manchester toward the Lake District, and you'll pass through some really nice scenery on the drive. Stop in Ambleside to get your bearings, then continue up to Kirkstone Pass where there's a chance to grab photos of the surrounding landscape. From there, make your way to Ullswater and take a walk out to Aira Force waterfall, which is a short but worthwhile hike through the area. After you're done there, drive over to Friar's Crag to spend some time looking out over Derwentwater, especially if the light is good. By evening, you'll arrive in Keswick where you're staying for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Forest walk to Aira Force waterfall at Ullswater
- Visit Friar's Crag for views over Derwentwater
Optional Activities
- Explore charming streets of Keswick
- Photo stop at Kirkstone Pass
Landmarks/POIs Ambleside Kirkstone Pass Ullswater Aira Force Friar's Crag Derwentwater Keswick - Day 2
Keswick
This morning starts at Castlerigg, where you can walk around standing stones that date back over 5,000 years, which gives you a real sense of history in the area. Drive to Grasmere afterward and check out Wordsworth's Dove Cottage along with the gardens attached to it. Then head to Lake Windermere for a 45-minute boat cruise that's included with your tour, giving you a different perspective of the lake. Later, stop by the Langdale Boulders and spend time in Hawkshead village before heading back to Keswick for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Castlerigg standing stones
- Islands Cruise on Lake Windermere (45 minutes)
- Explore Grasmere area
Optional Activities
- Visit Wordsworth's Dove Cottage
- Sample famous gingerbread in Grasmere
- Relax in Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
- Free time in Bowness-on-Windermere
- Explore Langdale Boulders
- Visit village of Hawkshead
Landmarks/POIs Castlerigg Stone Circle Grasmere Wordsworth's Dove Cottage Wordsworth Daffodil Garden Lake Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere Langdale Boulders Hawkshead - Day 3
Keswick to Manchester
Start the day driving through the Cumbrian countryside, passing Crummock Water and Buttermere along the way. You'll climb through Honister Mountain Pass and stop at an old slate working to see how the landscape was shaped by the quarrying. Stop at Bowder Stone, which is pretty massive, then head back to Keswick for lunch. In the afternoon, take a walk along the shore of Ullswater and enjoy the water and mountains. After that, drive back south toward Manchester with a final stop in Kendal before heading home.
Included Activities
- Visit old slate working at Honister Mountain Pass
- View Bowder Stone
- Walk along shore of Ullswater
Optional Activities
- Grab lunch in Keswick
- Explore market town of Kendal
Landmarks/POIs Crummock Water Buttermere Honister Mountain Pass Bowder Crag Bowder Stone Ullswater Kendal
