Leeds Trip Overview
Visit one of the UK’s most breathtaking areas, the Lake District National Park.
Arriving in the Lake District you will explore the central and northern Lakes, enjoy views of the UK’s largest lake, Windermere, visit the famous town of Grasmere, renowned for William Wordsworth and its gingerbread.
Explore Keswick and Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be older than Stone Henge itself, and visit Surprise View, famed for its incredible vistas.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Leeds, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Visit one of the UK’s most breathtaking areas, the Lake District National Park.
Arriving in the Lake District you will explore the central and northern Lakes, enjoy views of the UK’s largest lake, Windermere, visit the famous town of Grasmere, renowned for William Wordsworth and its gingerbread.
Explore Keswick and Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be older than Stone Henge itself, and visit Surprise View, famed for its incredible vistas.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Meet your driver in Duncombe Place, outside the York minster.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
Stop briefly to stretch your legs before journeying alongside the famous Lake Windermere.
Stop At: Grasmere, Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop at this famous Lake District village, well known for its links to Wordsworth and its Gingerbread.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Stop for lunch in this medieval market town, where you can explore the cobbled streets and eat and some of the fabulous eateries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England
Take a leisurely Lake Cruise on Derwent Water, where you can enjoy the views of the surrounding fells from the water. (If it isn’t possible to cruise on Derwent Water due to any reason an alternative attraction will be offered.)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Surprise View, Borrowdale, Keswick England
Stop at this stunning viewpoint where you will see unrivaled views of the Lakeland fells and lakes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
Visit this ancient stone circle, thought to be 4,000 years old, where you will see stunning vistas of the Lake District valleys.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Finish your tour of the Lake District back in York after a leisurely drive back to the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
