Six Lakes Spectacular with Mountain Goat Tours

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This scenic half-day Lake District tour departs daily from Windermere, Bowness, and Ambleside, and is perfect for those short on time but eager to experience the region’s stunning landscapes. The tour covers six lakes, including Windermere, Brotherswater, Ullswater, Thirlmere, Grasmere, and Rydal Water, offering breathtaking views throughout.

Starting from the Windermere Information Centre, you'll journey over the iconic Kirkstone Pass, the highest tarmac road in the National Park, with incredible views stretching over Windermere.

As we continue down the pass, you’ll enjoy the beauty of Brotherswater, a lake that inspired Dorothy Wordsworth’s poetic reflections, before reaching the stunning Ullswater—often regarded as England’s most beautiful lake.

Next, you’ll visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of Britain’s most spectacularly located prehistoric sites, offering sweeping views of the surrounding fells.

On the return journey, the tour follows Thirlmere, a reservoir surrounded by impressive peaks like Helvellyn and Dollywagon Pike, before reaching the picturesque village of Grasmere, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and Sarah Nelson’s iconic Grasmere Gingerbread. You’ll have time to explore the village, visit Wordsworth’s grave at St. Oswald's Church, and indulge in the legendary gingerbread.

Finally, we head back through the quaint villages of Rydal and Ambleside, concluding the tour in Windermere. With its mix of natural beauty, history, and local charm, this tour offers a perfect snapshot of the Lake District’s most beloved spots.

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