From Liverpool: Lake District Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip
North West England, EnglandThe tour departs from Liverpool and drives out of the city into the luscious surrounding countryside. Admire the views as you travel to the UK’s largest national park, the Lake District, stopping at the underground Rheged Discovery Center along the way.
During the partially narrated 2-hour journey to the Lake District, the tour also stops by the famous Castlerigg Neolithic Stone Circle where you can feel ancient mythical energy flowing around you.
Continue onto Grasmere Village, which boasts an array of beautiful 19th-century architecture, as well as the grave of well-known poet William Wordsworth. Afterward, let your nose lead the way to Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop, where you can taste a selection of traditional sweet treats.
Once you’ve filled up on gingerbread, it’s time to explore the national park and navigate through the Langdales, also known as "Little Switzerland". As you wander around the park, marvel at breathtaking views over the landscape, consisting of some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the UK.
Throughout the tour, enjoy plenty of stops both on and off the bus to make the most of your trip to the Lake District.
One of the highlights of the day includes an amble around Blea Tarn and a stop at Ambleside, where you can get lost in the maze of twisting streets or shop at a selection of picturesque stores.
Rating
4.7
Duration
8 hour
Type of tour
Individual
Destination
Merseyside
Country
England
Type of experience
Outdoor
Best time to visit
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
Nearby stations
- Birkenhead Hamilton Square railway station
- Liverpool Lime Street