Private & Custom Tours in Windermere

Follow in the footsteps of beloved British author Beatrix Potter - and see some of the Lake District's loveliest scenery besides - on this full-day, private tour. Following pickup from your Windermere accommodation, you'll travel in a comfortable vehicle to the village of Sawley, where Potter once lived. Entry to her home, Hill Top, is included; once inside, explore the rooms and gardens that fed Potter's imagination. Next, stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Hawkshead, where you'll visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Lake District Tours or Lake District hiking? A private guided tour with a professional Blue Badge Guide can combine the best of a Lake District tour with short hikes to discover hidden views and sights that only a local guide can show you. The best way to gain a feel for a place is to not just to see it but experience it as much as possible and this tour provides many options to hike to waterfalls, lake side footpaths, easy mountain viewpoints or something longer -  your guide will tailor the tour on the day to include as much or as little hiking to suit you. Your guide knows the best places for lunch be it country pubs or farmhouse tearooms with homemade ice cream. On this tour you will discover the real essence of the Lake District and why it inspired so many writers and artists.

A varied, comprehensive day out of the some of the best sites in the Lake District. On this private tour you will see some beautiful lakes, mountains & villages anywhere. Plus a visit to Castlerigg Stonecircle... think a better version of Stonehenge!

Known for its many lakes and rugged, rolling hills, the Lake District is one of the England's largest and most-visited national parks. Get to know the region, and explore without having to worry about the logistics, on this private tour. Meet your guide at your Windermere accommodation, and set off in a comfortable vehicle. Visit Wastwater (England's deepest lake), discover a megalithic stone circle, admire the Aira Force Waterfalls, and more, plus stop for a traditional pub lunch (own expense).

Rolling hills, peaceful lakes and sleepy villages await you on this private, full-day of the Lake District from Windermere. Traveling in a private vehicle driven by a professional driver-guide, you'll journey through the beautiful English countryside in search of the region's prettiest lakes. See Windermere, Buttermere Valley and Ullswater Lake; travel along some of the country's highest mountain passes; and visit either Grasmere village or the market town of Keswick.

Discover the landscapes and locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on this private 1-day Lake District tour from Windermere, Bowness or Ambleside. Travel deep into the English countryside as your guide sheds light on the life and times of famous author Beatrix Potter. Enjoy panoramic views over Windermere's open wilderness, and visit top attractions including Wray Castle, Tarn Hows, Coniston Water and Hill Top. Explore the village of Hawkshead at your leisure, take a train journey through Haverthwaite and admire the rolling hillsides from the water during a Lake Windermere cruise.