Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train

4.82

4.8(79 reviews)

9 hours 45 minutes

English

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English

9 hours 45 minutes

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Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a Lake Cruise before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria.

Embark on a captivating tour with a knowledgeable and friendly driver-guide abord a comfortable Mercedes mini-van. Our small vehicles allow visitors to venture off the beaten track, experiencing the traditional Lake District countryside in an intimate and immersive way.

Passengers will enjoy a Lake Cruise followed by stop at Hawkshead and Tarn Hows. Sit back & relax on a heritage steam railway ride (April - October).

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be 5 years or older

Please arrive to the collection point at 08:50 Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside NCP Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD What3words Search /// mice.ducks.owner

Please notify us before the departure date if you intend to bring a service animal

Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What To Expect

Lake District

Take in the incredible views on a lake cruise. Attraction included all-year round.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tarn Hows

Enjoy the views of the incredible landscapes from this stunning beauty spot.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Lake District from Manchester

What‘s Included

Heritage Railway Ride (April - October)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Expert driver-guide

Lake Cruise (year-round)

There will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.82

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

If you want to spend lots...
Stephanie P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you want to spend lots of time at cute little villages in the English countryside or enjoying the views of sheep farms, then this is the tour for you.
Trip to the Lake District
Anjali K,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lee was a great tour guide and told us a lot about the history of the Lake District.. had do much fun. He even took us to a pretty photo spot at the end of the trip which was just amaazing!
Great time had
A9241XWrichardb,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was just excellent. His driving was very good. He had many interesting things to tell us. He made sure everyone was taking care of. Would use them again and recommend them to anyone.
Amazing , stunning...
Rupkala N,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing , stunning picture postcard views everywhere!and our lovely driver David made it even more beautiful!
The perfect day trip to explore the Lake districts
123suzanned,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very interesting and rewarding tour with a superb guide, Paul who told us about the central Lake districts with enthusiasm and in appropriate doses. We were very pleased to have breaks from time to time as we got to discover cozy villages and beautiful landscapes on our own. Paul was also a good.driver. We already long to return and then walk “for real”!
No stop for services on...
Janet K,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
No stop for services on way home. Tour was finished at 6:30 not 9pm. Time for tour was cut by 2 1/2 hours
Beautiful nature with an honest tour guide
tpjkmgt7dc,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was organized very well. I loved the free time to explore the stops and appreciated the honesty from the guide on how business has changed over the years. Hopefully it will be preserved and and the area will prosper again in the future.
Good
anneemiliey,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a small group of 9 people in total so not as overwhelming. The Admission fee covers 1 single bowness SGL boat trip from Ambleside free to which it states on viator 40 minutes, I am not sure if it was 40 minutes, I think the journey itself it was probably 35 minutes, but I could be wrong . Anyways to be fair , I was let back onto the boat back to Ambleside from Bowness as I wasn’t sure the meeting point . It was communicated to us , however I do think mistakes happens sometimes we forget the information given to us the mountain goat tours driver did show some disapproval and annoyance if we should call it that pointed out on a few occasions that member of staff from the boat should know better they shouldn’t have let us back into the boat with a single boat pass amongst other things that remarks took away some point from the experience. I do think maybe a sign somewhere in Bowness may help others not get confused yes it was communicated, however errors happens and I wasn’t the only person who got back on that boat so it can be slightly confusing maybe that’s something they can improve on . I do think better team work and communication between all parties involved to support those going on the experience it can so happen that one can forget so better effective communication or signpost maybe could have prevented such error and having the driver drive from bowness Ambleside where the majority of the group believed was the pick up point . Before boarding , I did show the staff on front my ticket said stated that I came with a group , however not sure if I am to board , but customer service wasn’t as informative asked if I wanted to back to Ambleside and I said yes for that is what I believed to be correct frontman just told us to get on stamped the ticket. Based on advertisement 1 hour was to be spent at Hawkshead, but I do believe we were given shorter time than that either way still good walk around enough to grab few things souvenirs wise . Overall still a good experience
Not As Advertised
miss scho28,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Overall a pleasant day out and our tour guide, David, was lovely. That being said, the day was not as advertised. I was gifted the trip in the form of a Virgin Experience gift voucher which stated it was to include a steam train ride as well as a lake cruise. Upon activating my voucher I was directed to Mountain Goat to make my booking. Once we arrived in The Lakes we were taken first to Hawkshead & then onto Coniston via Tarn Hows & from there to the lake cruise start point. At this point we were told there was no steam train ride and that actually we would be taken to a hotel for a cream tea. We were informed the steam train was not part of the package during winter months and the hotel cream tea was the alternative. At no point had Virgin Experience or Mountain Goat informed me during the booking process that this would be the case, nor is it stated on the web. This really should be made clearer when booking. Both Coniston & Hawkshead were lovely places & nice examples of typical Lakes villages, but I think Windermere or Ambleside would be far better stop options for guests with far more to see & do
Derwentwater boat trip - scenic and relaxing
S6297HSmaryd,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Derwentwater boat trip was scenic and relaxing. Saved a little $ by getting ticket in Tourist Info Center in town. I enjoyed an outside seat to better take in the views. Took about an hour. Enjoyable affordable experience.

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Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train

4.82

4.8(79 reviews)

9 hours 45 minutes

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 12 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a Lake Cruise before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria.

Passengers will enjoy a Lake Cruise followed by stop at Hawkshead and Tarn Hows. Sit back & relax on a heritage steam railway ride (April - October).

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be 5 years or older

Please arrive to the collection point at 08:50 Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside NCP Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD What3words Search /// mice.ducks.owner

Please notify us before the departure date if you intend to bring a service animal

What To Expect

Lake District

Take in the incredible views on a lake cruise. Attraction included all-year round.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tarn Hows

Enjoy the views of the incredible landscapes from this stunning beauty spot.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Lake District from Manchester

What‘s Included

Heritage Railway Ride (April - October)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Expert driver-guide

Lake Cruise (year-round)

There will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.82

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

If you want to spend lots...
Stephanie P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you want to spend lots of time at cute little villages in the English countryside or enjoying the views of sheep farms, then this is the tour for you.
Trip to the Lake District
Anjali K,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lee was a great tour guide and told us a lot about the history of the Lake District.. had do much fun. He even took us to a pretty photo spot at the end of the trip which was just amaazing!
Great time had
A9241XWrichardb,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was just excellent. His driving was very good. He had many interesting things to tell us. He made sure everyone was taking care of. Would use them again and recommend them to anyone.
Amazing , stunning...
Rupkala N,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing , stunning picture postcard views everywhere!and our lovely driver David made it even more beautiful!
The perfect day trip to explore the Lake districts
123suzanned,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very interesting and rewarding tour with a superb guide, Paul who told us about the central Lake districts with enthusiasm and in appropriate doses. We were very pleased to have breaks from time to time as we got to discover cozy villages and beautiful landscapes on our own. Paul was also a good.driver. We already long to return and then walk “for real”!
No stop for services on...
Janet K,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
No stop for services on way home. Tour was finished at 6:30 not 9pm. Time for tour was cut by 2 1/2 hours
Beautiful nature with an honest tour guide
tpjkmgt7dc,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was organized very well. I loved the free time to explore the stops and appreciated the honesty from the guide on how business has changed over the years. Hopefully it will be preserved and and the area will prosper again in the future.
Good
anneemiliey,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a small group of 9 people in total so not as overwhelming. The Admission fee covers 1 single bowness SGL boat trip from Ambleside free to which it states on viator 40 minutes, I am not sure if it was 40 minutes, I think the journey itself it was probably 35 minutes, but I could be wrong . Anyways to be fair , I was let back onto the boat back to Ambleside from Bowness as I wasn’t sure the meeting point . It was communicated to us , however I do think mistakes happens sometimes we forget the information given to us the mountain goat tours driver did show some disapproval and annoyance if we should call it that pointed out on a few occasions that member of staff from the boat should know better they shouldn’t have let us back into the boat with a single boat pass amongst other things that remarks took away some point from the experience. I do think maybe a sign somewhere in Bowness may help others not get confused yes it was communicated, however errors happens and I wasn’t the only person who got back on that boat so it can be slightly confusing maybe that’s something they can improve on . I do think better team work and communication between all parties involved to support those going on the experience it can so happen that one can forget so better effective communication or signpost maybe could have prevented such error and having the driver drive from bowness Ambleside where the majority of the group believed was the pick up point . Before boarding , I did show the staff on front my ticket said stated that I came with a group , however not sure if I am to board , but customer service wasn’t as informative asked if I wanted to back to Ambleside and I said yes for that is what I believed to be correct frontman just told us to get on stamped the ticket. Based on advertisement 1 hour was to be spent at Hawkshead, but I do believe we were given shorter time than that either way still good walk around enough to grab few things souvenirs wise . Overall still a good experience
Not As Advertised
miss scho28,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Overall a pleasant day out and our tour guide, David, was lovely. That being said, the day was not as advertised. I was gifted the trip in the form of a Virgin Experience gift voucher which stated it was to include a steam train ride as well as a lake cruise. Upon activating my voucher I was directed to Mountain Goat to make my booking. Once we arrived in The Lakes we were taken first to Hawkshead & then onto Coniston via Tarn Hows & from there to the lake cruise start point. At this point we were told there was no steam train ride and that actually we would be taken to a hotel for a cream tea. We were informed the steam train was not part of the package during winter months and the hotel cream tea was the alternative. At no point had Virgin Experience or Mountain Goat informed me during the booking process that this would be the case, nor is it stated on the web. This really should be made clearer when booking. Both Coniston & Hawkshead were lovely places & nice examples of typical Lakes villages, but I think Windermere or Ambleside would be far better stop options for guests with far more to see & do
Derwentwater boat trip - scenic and relaxing
S6297HSmaryd,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Derwentwater boat trip was scenic and relaxing. Saved a little $ by getting ticket in Tourist Info Center in town. I enjoyed an outside seat to better take in the views. Took about an hour. Enjoyable affordable experience.