Coniston Water

Rated 5 Stars, based on 186 Reviews.

Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age. So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park. You learn the tales from Windermere, the largest lake in England and you admire Wordworth’s cosy Dove Cottage. Join this tour, enjoy the scenery, and let nature help you unwind.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.

A 90 minute cruise following the route of Sir Malcom and Donald Campbells speed record attempts. A comprehensive talk about the speed record attempts on Coniston Water from the late 1930s to the mid-60s, also covering recent events. Our 90 minute cruise follows the route of the heroic Campbells, concentrating on Donald’s last, fatal bid to better 300mph on water. These cruises are by way of a tribute to Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell who did so much to promote the cause of Great Britain in the field of world speed records. We follow the history of the Campbells’ attempts on the lake and identify the important locations on Coniston Water associated with them. In particular we concentrate on the fateful attempt by Donald Campbell to better 300mph during the winter of 1966/7. Pass by Pier Cottage, Bluebird and Donald Campbell’s Base

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 15 Reviews.

Step into the world of Arthur Ransome and enjoy our 90 minute cruise of Swallows and Amazons. Fun for those who are familiar with the Swallows & Amazons stories. Arthur Ransome used many places around Coniston Water to populate the imaginary lake of his books. Enjoy our 90 minute cruise as we discover these places including Wild Cat Island. Of course there is no lake exactly similar to the one that Ransome used for his children’s adventures, but he did use real locations for the places that he worked into his stories. On Coniston Water we will see Beckfoot, Holly Howe, Kanchenjunga, Wild Cat Island, the Amazons’ boathouse, and a host of other spots that Ransome used to create his fascinating world. As soon as you board our launch, you step into the world of the Swallows and the Amazons. During the cruise we discover the various locations that Ransome used around Coniston Water in his ever-popular Swallows & Amazons series of books.

See nearly all of the lake in a 60-minute cruise around Coniston Water. See the ‘Wild Cat Island’ and sail to Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Take in the spectacular scenery of Coniston Water and experience the beauty and tranquility of the southern end of Coniston Water. Our guide will give commentary at various points along the route pointing out interesting places along the way, including Wild Cat Island of Swallows and Amazons fame, Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin and the Coniston fells including Coniston Old Man.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 99 Reviews.

Experience Coniston Water and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. See Bluebird’s base, pass Holly Howe and find out the names of the fells. A 45 minute cruise around the lake or hop on & off throughout the day. Our guide will give commentary at various points along the route pointing out interesting places along the way, including Pier Cottage, Bluebird and Donald Campbell’s base, Holly Howe featured in Swallows and Amazons, Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin and the Coniston fells including Coniston Old Man.

Explore an area renowned for its breath-taking scenery, stunning natural beauty and quaint market towns on this fantastic full-day tour to England's largest National Park. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere and indulge in a spot of traditional Afternoon Tea amidst the tranquil surroundings of one of the most beautiful areas in the country. • Panoramic Small Group Tour of the Lake District • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere • Visit medieval Hawkshead Village & Hill Top House ( the former home of Beatrix Potter) • Drive through the stunning Langdale Valley • Tarn Hows – renowned beauty spot • Experience a traditional English cream tea • Return train journey with reserved seating from London

Rated 5 Stars, based on 25 Reviews.

Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland's most popular and charming tarns. Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all part of this 6 hour tour.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 9 Reviews.

This Lake District tour is a must for engaging with much of the dramatic, lush and picturesque scenery the Lake District has to offer. You will travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. With plenty of stops for admiring the views and capturing the perfect Instagram photos. An insight into some of the Lake Districts most closely guarded, hidden gems. This tour will change the way you look at the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

• Tarn Hows surrounded by mountains with birdsong in the trees, regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man. • Brantwood, the famous house once owned by John Ruskin with spectacular views over Coniston Water to the Old Man. • Coniston village, a bustling Lake District gem nestling between the tranquil lake and the looming fells. • Great Langdale the spectacular U-shaped valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. • Little Langdale the secluded valley with Neolithic, Viking, Medieval and smuggling connections.

Travelling around England’s largest lake, you will visit historic sights, beautiful gardens and take in some of the most unrivalled scenery you’re likely to encounter here in the Lake District. Your journey will begin during the danger and hardship of Roman times, all the way through the Victorian era to today. You will experience both history and landscape, collecting along the way memories that will last a lifetime. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

This tour allows you to visit two of the area's most popular tourist attractions, Aira force and Castlerigg stone circle. Both are not to be missed, and set amongst the Lake District National park's finest scenery. We will also drive over Kirkstone pass, the highest mountain pass in the Lake District, open to motor traffic with an altitude of 1,489 feet.

Visit the homes of great writers such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter. Immerse yourself in their literary genius and discover how the Lake District and Cumbria influenced each one in very different ways. The Lake District is teeming with outstanding, stunning and inspirational views which fired some of Britain’s greatest creative minds. If you are enthralled by literature and history alike this is the tour for you. We have chosen the very best for you to explore. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

A full day Private guided tour is the ultimate way to get the very most out of your time in the Lake District. You will be able to sit back, relax and not have to worry about navigating your way around unfamiliar roads, but can just focus solely on the amazing countryside and breathtaking scenery. On this tour you will see beautiful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and experience the thrill of driving over dramatic high mountain passes.

On this tour you will get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District. • Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

On this tour you get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home. • Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

This Lake District tour is a must for engaging with much of the dramatic, lush and picturesque scenery the Lake District has to offer. You will travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. With plenty of stops for admiring the views and capturing the perfect Instagram photos. An insight into some of the Lake Districts most closely guarded, hidden gems. This tour will change the way you look at the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Hello! My name is Simon. I offer a customised tour to every customer to reflect your desired places of interest to visit. Choose from a vast range of stunning lakes & waterfalls with gorgeous views. Just choose your desired time frame and I will put together your ultimate Lake District Tour!! Thank You Simon

Embark on an enchanting journey from the bustling heart of Manchester to the serene beauty of the Lake District. This tour is not just a trip; it’s a chance for you to become the protagonist in a story of discovery and wonder. Feel the vibrant energy of Manchester’s city life before transitioning to the tranquil shores of Windermere and Coniston Water. Let the literary charm of Hawkshead and the poetic allure of Grasmere inspire you, as they did for Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. This tour offers a blend of cultural richness, scenic beauty, and a touch of literary magic. Perfect for adventurers, culture enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike, it’s your opportunity to immerse in a world where every turn is a new chapter in your own enchanting tale. Join us, and transform the way you see England’s most captivating landscapes.

Visit the homes of great writers such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter. Immerse yourself in their literary genius and discover how the Lake District and Cumbria influenced each one in very different ways. The Lake District is teeming with outstanding, stunning and inspirational views which fired some of Britain’s greatest creative minds. If you are enthralled by literature and history alike this is the tour for you. We have chosen the very best for you to explore. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

This is a full day, eight hour tour covering beautiful lakes, gorgeous views & stunning waterfalls! You will travel in comfort & style in one of our luxury air conditioned vehicles to see all the beauty this wonderful area has to offer. Stop off to experience the lovely village of Grasmere and the calming effect of Elterwater. Breath in the fresh air at the top of Honister Pass and the views driving down into Buttermere. And the beauty of Aira Force & The Lodore Waterfalls. Experience all this and a lot more on the stunning day tour of the Lakes.  Thank You! Simon