Why choose this tour ?
Are you looking for a way to see Lake District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • Find out why two million sheep now inhabit the Cumbria landscape and why King Dunmail’s ghostly warriors try to reawaken him every year • Hear from producer Martin Wilson, a local whose passion for the area and its history led him to create Lake District Drives • Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What makes Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour a unique experience ?
This self-guided driving tour takes you into the heart of the Lake District. You'll hear about the many towns and villages that you pass along the way and learn the history of the area.
This Lake District driving tour from Ambleside, through the heart of the region to Keswick and back via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass.
The tour passes through Rydal on the way to Rydal Mount & Gardens.
The tour passes by Rydal Mount & Gardens, the former home of famous poet William Wordsworth.
The tour follows part of Rydal Water as you drive through the countryside.
The tour passes by Grasmere lake which you'll see as you drive through the countryside.
The tour passes by Wordsworth's former home in Grasmere. You'll hear more about the famous poet while you drive.
The tour passes through Grasmere. You'll hear about the town while you drive.
The goes over Dunmail Raise where you'll hear the story of King Dunmail and the legend of the ghostly warriors who, every year, try to reawaken their fallen king.
The tour passes by Wythburn Church, one of the few remaining buildings from the original village.
The tour passes through Thirlmere where you'll see Thirlmere reservoir. You’ll also hear about the controversy surrounding Thirlmere lake, which was dammed to become a reservoir for growing industrial cities like Manchester.
The tour passes by Legburthwaite where you can relax, picnic and see the lake.
The tour passes through sections of the Lake District National Park, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
The tour passes through Keswick. You'll hear about the town as you drive.
The tour passes by Castlerigg Stone Circle which was established by Neolithic farming communities over 4,500 years ago.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Special Instructions:
To use your tour, please read the important instructions below and disregard all other codes except for this one: LDDT2654 ___ ⤓ DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Install the VoiceMap mobile app. (Just search the Apple App Store or Google Play for VoiceMap Audio Tours.) 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter the code below then select Download Now ___ # YOUR CODE: LDDT2654 ___ ⌁ PLEASE ALSO NOTE: • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there. ___ ✉ SUPPORT: For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Please be advised..
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.8 Stars based on 17 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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