From Manchester: Lake District Sightseeing Day Trip

Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Manchester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide to provide insight into the region's highlights. Walk through Blea Tarn, follow hidden roads through Ambleside, taste fresh gingerbread from the famous Grasmere Gingerbread, and so much more. Let us take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the beauty of the largest national park in the UK.

The tour departs from Manchester Airport and bypasses the city heading into the luscious surrounding countryside. Admire the views as you travel to the UK's largest national park, the Lake District, during the partially narrated 2-hour journey.

Continue on to Grasmere Village, which boasts an array of beautiful 19th century architecture as well as the grave of well-known poet William Wordsworth. Afterwards, let your nose lead the way to Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread Shop, where you can taste a selection of traditional sweet treats from the region.

After you have filled up on gingerbread, it is time to explore the national park and navigate through the Langdales, also known as “Little Switzerland”. As you wander around the park, marvel at the breath-taking views that sprawl across the landscape, which offers some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the UK.

Throughout the tour there is 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 before a stop at Ambleside where you can get lost in the maze of twisting streets or shop at a selection of picturesque stores.