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We compared all 21 experiences in Lake District so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.9 21 experiences from £ 35 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Ten Lakes tour of Lake District: Windermere to Ullswater
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Ten Lakes tour of Lake District: Windermere to UllswaterFull-day Lake District tour from Windermere visiting ten lakes and mountains with on-board guide commentary, stone circle and Borrowdale Valley.★ 4.85 (1,794)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 56per person
Lake District mountain passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
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Lake District mountain passes & Muncaster Castle from WindermereDrive Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass through the Lake District, then visit Muncaster Castle for lunch, archery and a bird of prey display.★ 4.87 (305)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 110per person
Windermere: Beatrix Potter Hill Top & Lake Cruise 4.5hr
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Windermere: Beatrix Potter Hill Top & Lake Cruise 4.5hr4.5-hour Lake District tour with Windermere lake cruise, Hill Top Farm entry and Hawkshead village. Includes £32.50 worth of attractions. Small group, knowledgeable guide.★ 4.69 (385)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 83per person

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Lake District: Ghyll Scrambling Stonycroft with All Gear
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Lake District: Ghyll Scrambling Stonycroft with All Gear★ 4.98 (305)3hfrom£ 69per person
Private Sailing on Lake Windermere: Skippered Yacht Charter
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Lake District afternoon tour from Windermere: 8 lakes in 4 hours
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Lake District Day Tour: 10 Lakes & Ullswater Cruise
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Lake District Day Tour: 10 Lakes & Ullswater Cruise★ 4.96 (184)8hfrom£ 185per person
Windermere: Beatrix Potter Hill Top & Hawkshead Morning Tour
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Windermere: Beatrix Potter Hill Top & Hawkshead Morning Tour★ 4.95 (168)4hfrom£ 109per person
Windermere: Six Lakes & Castlerigg Stone Circle Half-Day
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Windermere: Six Lakes & Castlerigg Stone Circle Half-Day★ 4.92 (110)4hfrom£ 35per person
Rock Climbing for Beginners in Lake District: Learn the Basics
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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Bolton Castle & Aysgarth Falls
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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Bolton Castle & Aysgarth FallsFull-day Yorkshire Dales tour from Windermere with small-group transport, multilingual audio guide and stops at Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls.★ 4.94 (47)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 81per person
Lake District tour: 8 lakes in a morning with small group
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Lake District tour: 8 lakes in a morning with small groupHalf-day Lake District minivan tour of Rydal Water, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and Castlerigg Stone Circle with a live guide, photo stops and local gingerbread tasting.★ 5.00 (26)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 89per person
Beatrix Potter tour Windermere: Hill Top entry & lake cruise
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Beatrix Potter tour Windermere: Hill Top entry & lake cruiseAfternoon tour of Windermere visiting Wray Castle, Hill Top and Hawkshead with entry included.★ 4.96 (85)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 125per person
Lake District Winter Tour: 10 Lakes Photo Tour with Guide
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Lake District Winter Tour: 10 Lakes Photo Tour with GuideFull-day Lake District tour visiting 10 lakes, Castlerigg Stone Circle and Honister Slate Mine with guided commentary.★ 5.00 (38)7h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 149per person
Brontë Sisters Tour: Haworth & Wuthering Heights from Windermere
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Brontë Sisters Tour: Haworth & Wuthering Heights from WindermereEight-and-a-half-hour guided tour through Brontë country with entry to the Parsonage Museum, minivan transport, and visits to Cowan Bridge, Wycoller Hall.★ 4.85 (55)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 199per person
4-hour Lake District tour: Castlerigg Stone Circle & Aira Force
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4-hour Lake District tour: Castlerigg Stone Circle & Aira ForcePrivate four-hour Lake District tour from Windermere with driver-guide visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle, Aira Force waterfall and Ullswater lake, including photo stops.★ 5.00 (54)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 260per group
Lake District Full Day Tour: 10 Lakes from Windermere
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Lake District Full Day Tour: 10 Lakes from WindermereVisit ten Lake District lakes in a full day from Windermere by private minibus with a guide and cruise on Ullswater through scenic valleys.★ 4.90 (29)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 521per person

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Private Sailing on Lake Windermere: 10-Metre Yacht Charter
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Private Sailing on Lake Windermere: 10-Metre Yacht CharterCharter a 10-metre Oceanis Clipper on England's largest natural lake with a skipper who has sailed Windermere for 20 years.★ 5.00 (7)1h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 250per group
Beatrix Potter Private Tour: Hill Top House & Lake District Sites
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Beatrix Potter Private Tour: Hill Top House & Lake District SitesPrivate 5-hour Beatrix Potter tour in the Lake District with a knowledgeable guide: visit Hill Top House where she wrote her books.★ 5.00 (3)5h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 320per group
Wordsworth Lake District tour: Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount
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Wordsworth Lake District tour: Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Rydal MountAfternoon tour of Wordsworth's Lake District homes starting from Bowness, Windermere or Ambleside.★ 5.00 (3)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 109per person
Private Transfer Windermere to Manchester Airport
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Private Transfer Windermere to Manchester AirportPrivate transfer from Windermere to Manchester Airport with hotel pickup and meet-and-greet service. Driver waits up to 60 minutes after your arrival.★ 5.00 (1)1h 35m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 271per group

Lake District at a glance ✓ 2026-10-14

  • Most booked: Ten Lakes tour of Lake District: Windermere to Ullswater, £ 56 (8h 30m, 4.85★ · 1,794).
  • Top rated: Lake District mountain passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere, £ 110 (8h, 4.87★ · 305).
  • Best value: Windermere: Beatrix Potter Hill Top & Lake Cruise 4.5hr, £ 83 (4h 30m, 4.69★ · 385).

Of the 21 experiences: 20 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 18 last-minute.

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