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Discover the beauty of the Lake District on this scenic five-day break. Enjoy a guided adventure through the spectacular Western Lakes and mountain passes, explore the beautiful Muncaster Gardens, and take a relaxing cruise across Lake Windermere. With visits to Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick, this holiday is a wonderful way to experience some of the Lakes’ most beautiful scenery and best-loved destinations.
View Dates & Book4 nights half board
Entertainment on 2 nights
Mountain Goat Excursion
Muncaster Gardens
Visit to Windermere
Visit to Bowness-on-Windermere
Windermere Cruise
Visit to Ambleside
Visit to Grasmere
Visit to Keswick
Day 1 - Monday:
We depart Kent and travel to the Shap Wells Hotel.
DDay 2 - Tuesday:
After breakfast, we begin our day of exploration. Mountain Goat will pick us up from the hotel and take us on an adventure tour around the Western Lakes following a route pioneered by the Romans! We will journey through the famous mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose. See England’s deepest lake, Wast Water, and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Gardens. There will be stops along the route providing picturesque photo opportunities.
B, DDay 3 - Wednesday:
Today we enjoy a wonderful day exploring some of the Lake District’s best-loved towns and villages. We begin in Windermere, with time to visit the popular Lakeland store, before continuing to Bowness-on-Windermere, where you can browse the shops, enjoy the cafés and take in the lakeside scenery. From here, we board a scenic boat cruise across Lake Windermere to Ambleside, enjoying wonderful views of the surrounding, before returning to the hotel.
B, DDay 4 - Thursday:
After breakfast, we travel to the picturesque village of Grasmere, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and, of course, its traditional Grasmere Gingerbread. Enjoy time to browse the village shops, visit the historic church or simply take in the beautiful Lakeland surroundings. This afternoon, we continue to Keswick, where you’ll have free time to explore the independent shops and cafés, stroll through Hope Park to the shores of Derwentwater, or perhaps enjoy an optional boat trip on the lake before returning to the hotel.
B, DDay 5 - Friday:
After breakfast, it’s time to head back home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful corner of England.
Set on 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers a well-stocked bar, lounges and a spacious restaurant.
All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel | Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable |
| Brompton Farm Road | Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road |
| Chatham Pembroke Court | Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches |
| Chattenden Bus Stop | Main Road - by Jet Garage |
| Gillingham Watling Street | Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street |
| Hoo Co-op | Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road |
| Hoo Marina | Hoo Marina Bus Stop |
| Hoo, Fourwents Road | Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park |
| Rainham Manor Farm | Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road |
| Rainham Mark, Caldew Av | Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop |
| Rochester Train Station | Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street |
| Strood Passmores | Strood Passmores Bus Stop |
| Wainscott Co-op | Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane |
| Wainscott Hollywood Ln | Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts |
| Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop | Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets |
THURSFORD 2026
DAYS Sum 2026 - Spring 2027
HOLIDAYS 2027