Oxenholme Lake District Scenic Tour

The English Lake District is one of the most recent additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells whilst listen to your guide about the Lake District's history, geology and the people that have shaped this much-loved region.
Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as the Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister pass, Ullswater, and Grasmere. There are many stops on route; a highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views. Our friendly driver/guide will provide an on-board commentary on this full day spectacular tour of lakes and mountains.

Meeting Point

Oxenholme Lake District

Oxenholme Rd, Oxenholme, Kendal LA9 7HG, UK

Departure Point: The main departure is at Oxenholme Train Station at 09:15.
Please be ready 10 minutes early as the bus cannot wait for late passengers.
Address: Oxenholme Train Station
Dates: See Availability
Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 18:30.

What's included:

• On-board commentary in English
• Pick up and drop off from Oxenholme Train Station
• Transport in a small mini-coach

Not included:

• Food & drink
• Drivers gratuity (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 month, 1 week, 16 hours, 30 minutes and 2 months, 2 weeks, 3 hours

Troutbeck

Troutbeck

Travel through Troutbeck village and over England's highest mountain pass, Kirkstone Pass

Pass by without stopping

Ullswater Lake

, , Cumbria, CA11 0JH

See England's 2nd largest lake, Ullswater

20 minutes

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castle Lane, Underskiddaw, Keswick, CA12 4RN

Castlerigg Stone Circle, an ancient circle of 48 stones. Take photos of this age-old site and learn how the stones were probably set here in around 3,000 BC to form a ceremonial site.

15 minutes

Keswick

Keswick

enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) and explore this delightful market town as you wish.

1 hour

Honister Slate Mine

Honister Pass, , Keswick, CA12 5XN

Climb the rugged slopes of Honister Pass to the chocolate-box village of Buttermere and then drive by Crummock Water to Keswick.

30 minutes

Grasmere

Grasmere

Stop in the picture-postcard village of Grasmere, famous for William Wordsworth and Sarah Nelsons Grasmere Gingerbread

30 minutes