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The Langdales, picturesque valleys surrounded by mountains.

Hardknott and Wrynose mountain passes, the steepest in England with stunning views.

Enjoy time off the vehicle to see the scenery

Wastwater, once voted ‘Britain’s favourite view’. England’s deepest lake with the high mountain Scafell Pike.

Muncaster Castle Gardens, 14th Century Castle with extensive beautiful grounds.

This classic private adventure tour of the Western Lakes uses a route pioneered by the Romans!

The tour focuses around the Western Lake District travelling over the Lake District’s famous mountain passes; Hardknott and Wrynose, which are some of the steepest in Great Britain.  

During your day you will have time to see England’s deepest lake and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Castle.  

This tour is a chance to see the real Lake District!

Tour Itinerary

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Muncaster

Muncaster Castle is a Grade 1 listed building and has been the home to the Pennington family since the 13th century; it is situated towards the west end of Muncaster Fell overlooking Eskdale. The oldest parts of the Castle include the Great Hall and Peel Tower. The grounds are extensive with a rhododendron collection of many colours. If you time your visit well, you will be able to enjoy their spectacular birds of prey show.

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Wast Water

Wastwater is the deepest lake in England at 80m, flanked on the south by the famous Wastwater screes, the weathered crumbled rock on the slope down into the lake. It was voted by viewers of a 2007 ITV programme to be the ‘best view in England’. The lake now supplies water to the Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing plants. The views from here are simply breath-taking

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Hardknott Pass

Hardknott shares the title of steepest road in England with Rosedale Chimney Bank in Yorkshire, both have a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 (33%). The first road over the pass was built by the Romans to join Mediobogdum, the fort on the pass, and the area is still home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in Britain.

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Blea Tarn

Blea tarn is definitely one of the Lake District’s hidden gems. You can enjoy stunning views of the tarn itself with the famous Langdale Pikes as its backdrop, it really is positioned in the heart of the wild Lake District.

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Tour

Price

£475

Duration

Full day 8 hours

Activity Level

This tour is a driven guided tour. As a private tour you can do as much walking as you like.

Language

English

Group Size

Maximum of 16 passengers

Includes

  • Exclusive use of a vehicle;
  • On-board commentary in English;
  • Entry to Muncaster Castle gardens 
  • Pickup & drop off from select locations

Departure

Pickup Service

Private Tours can pick up from a variety of locations & accommodation providers. 

Please select an option within these areas when booking online. If you wish to request a specific location please contact us directly via phone or email to enquire. 

Some locations may not be possible for this tour or may require an additional charge. 

Know before you go

Luggage on board

There is space on-board for hand luggage and there is a large boot for extra luggage - if you have anymore please let us know. 

Lunch

Lunch is not included within the tour price however you will stop at the Brook House Inn for lunch.

Cancellation Policy

To confirm a booking we require the full amount at time of booking. You may cancel 72 hours prior to departure and recieve a full refund. After 72 hours no refund will be issued.

 

Tour Itinerary

Discover the beautiful sights of the Western Lake District on this adventurous full-day private tour. This tour will take you off the beaten track as you discover the magnificent scenery of the Lake District with it's beautiful mountains and dramatic lakes.

Make your way over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest passes in England we drive past the extraordinary remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, 1,000 feet up on the fells.

Head to a traditional country inn, where you may purchase lunch if you require. In the afternoon you will drive onward to “Britain’s Favourite View” at Wastwater, England’s deepest and most dramatic lake.

Your next destination is the splendid 14th Century Muncaster Castle, where you can explore its internationally acclaimed gardens and World Owl Trust. The beautiful scenery of the Coniston Fells and Coniston Water bring an end to this classic tour of the Lake District

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