• Hardknott and Wyrnose Mountain Passes (the steepest and most exhilarating in England)
• Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Ride, in the lovely Eskdale Valley
• Hardknott Roman Fort with magnificent views to Scafell and central mountain peaks
• 14th Century Muncaster Castle - fabulous gardens
• Internationally renowned World Owls Trust
• Central and Western Lakes including Wastwater (England's deepest lake)
• Coniston Water - associated with John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome and Donald Campbell

Nothing in Britain surpasses the grandeur of Lakeland’s central  mountains. Our route is that fashioned by Emperor Hadrian’s Roman legions in the first century AD. Over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, before descending to lovely Eskdale. Following lunch we embark on the famous steam railway journey through Eskdale and onward to Wasdale and Wastwater (England’s deepest and most dramatic lake). Our next destination is the splendid 14th century castle of Muncaster, a treasure chest of fine period furniture, tapestries, silverware, paintings, portraits and porcelain. In its internationally acclaimed gardens you will find magnificent examples of azaleas, camelias and rhododendrons and also have the opportunity to visit the World Owl Trust. The beautiful scenery of the Coniston Fells and Coniston Water bring to an end this classic of all Lake District tours.

Additional Comments
Price includes:- Morning coffee and biscuits, a ride on the La'al Ratty miniature steam railway, entrance to Muncaster Castle Gardens and Owl Centre.

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