Private Tour
4-Hour Private Lake Tours by 4x4
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Ready for a unique way to explore the lake District?
Jump in my 4x4 Land Rover with your partner, friends or family to access hidden gems off the beaten track.
This private experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and love of the outdoors.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kirkstone Pass
Pick up from your chosen collection point and then travel by car to Kirkstone Pass which is the Lake District’s highest pass that is open to motor traffic, with an altitude of 1,489 feet. At the top of Kirkstone Pass you will find Kirkstone Pass Inn where you can enjoy stunning views including Lake Windermere.
Stock Ghyll Force
From Kirkstone Pass we travel by car to Stock Ghyll Force. A short walk from Ambleside offers an opportunity to visit a 70 foot waterfall. The perfect place to stretch your legs and take some pictures.
Options
4-Hour Private Lake Tours by 4x4
Pickup included
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfect Afternoon in the Lake District!
cathydY9415BD,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour. Ian was great host and took our group of three to some really beautiful and "out of the way" spots. This tour was my son's favorite day of our UK trip. That says it all! Thanks, Ian!
A must!
gerrycampbell2018,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute must when visiting the Lakes, we saw more than we ever would on our own, couldn’t recommend highly enough. Great communication, very competent and safe driver and we had a fantastic experience.
Just Do It!
P205ELmonicar,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Myself and my daughter highly recommend Ian and his 4 x 4 journey around the South Lakes. Ian is a very knowledgeable young man who showed us places within the Lake District which we would never have visited on our own. Our whole Lake District experience was truly enhanced by this wonderful trip.
Best Tour of our Trip! A must do for anyone visiting.
Ellen P,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The highlight of our visit to the Lakes Region! Ian was wonderful. When we said we needed coffee he didn’t just stop in town, he took us up the side of a mountain to a tiny cafe with a nearby waterfall. We saw caves, gorgeous views of the lakes, a castle, and so much more than we expected. We would never have seen these gorgeous sites without booking this, as the roads are so narrow and steep. This is a must-do adventure for sure! Thanks Ian!
Lovely time driving with Ian!
N1181EAjenniferb,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Ian driving through the beautiful picturesque Lake District on windy roads. Ian gave us lots of information, stopped along the way to take photos, walk short distances through fields and in a slate quarry, and visit pubs. We would not have been able to see these places and small beautiful towns on our own. Highly recommend!
Great way spending a few hours
Alan D,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is your custom tour of the things you want to see. The driver and tour guide has great local knowledge of the area with an off road ride through a small river. It was a truly magical short 4 hours where we got to see more great places not before seen. The cave was the highlight. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Tour
Khalid S,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Would highly recommend this tour. The guide Ian is knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. The tour itself was really nice and the places we saw were ace
Brilliant experience
165jent,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, friendly and knowledgeable. Ian adapted the tour with consideration of the needs of the guests. We will definitely be booking again and have no hesitation in recommending.
Windermere 4wd Tour
kimsS2262WF,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian provided our group of four with a very informative and engaging four hour tour of his favourite sites in and around Windermere.We were impressed with his knowledge,enthusiasm and friendly manner.We found him to be very accommodating to changing his itinerary to suit our timetable.Would highly recommend his tour.
Brilliant trip to see some of the beautiful highlights of the area
V7788NNjulieb,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant trip, got to stop at several lovely places and see lots of beautiful scenery along the way. Ian was a lovely guide, really friendly and even went out of his way to pick us up and drop us back after our car broke down. We were only in the area for a couple of days so this was a perfect way to see the highlights without the worry of driving, directions, parking or exploring narrow icy lanes. Would definitely recommend and is great value for a whole family trip.
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