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9 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the beauty of the Lake District on this full-day tour from Liverpool. Admire the landscapes of the UK’s largest national park, take a walk through Blea Tarn and visit Lake Windermere.
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
Puschairs, wheelchairs and luggae must be communicated and approved by BusyBus in advance
Some degree of mobility required for off vehicle activities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bowness-on-Windermere
From Bowness on Windermere you have the option of taking a cruise across Englands Longest Lake. Enjoy the views from the Lake Cruiser and listen to the narration from the Captain as you travel towards Ambleside
Ambleside
Spend time wandering around this typical Lake District Town, looking for evidence of the old mills, trying some of the cuisine or just taking in the charm of this lovely place on the northern shores of Windermere
Air-conditioned vehicle
Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
Full narration throughout the day
Transfers between location in luxury minibus or coach
Gratuities
Lake Windermere Cruise
Lunch and snacks can be brought with you to consume at any stops or can be purchased throughout the day. We recommend the Fishermans Fish n Chips in Conwy
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Markus P,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
A very nice day trip into nature with small mountains and the largest lake in England. Due to lightning ice we were not able to finish the tour as planned, but Busy Bus brought us safely back to Liverpool. Thank you!
Nicole V,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
My trip was to the lake district. The driver Shelly was amazing and if I could rate her alone, I would give a higher score. Really knew her stuff, clearly loves what she does, super funny and charming. For starters we didn't start promptly as advertised. The trip itself left me wanting to be honest. The bus really should offer wifi and the company in my opinion should offer at least water or something like that for the price it is, given that it includes absolutely nothing, including the boat ticket. The boat trip was incredibly meh. The view you get, you can get it by walking around, there was nothing special to it. Just felt like a waste of time and money. The villages Ambleside and Grasmere are cute, quaint and small, but again didn't think they were that exciting to see. The best bit for me was Blea Tarn, the mountains. Omg! Breathtaking, surreal, incredibly beautiful. Not sure we actually stayed 45 minutes, didn't feel like that, honestly more time should be spent there. I wouldn't recommend going in the winter as it gets dark earlier and its tricky to do sightseeing that way,plus the weather can be really awful.
Carmel D,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were unlucky a bit because it was raining all day and Lee tried to give us his up most. At least We managed the cruise. we wished to have more time in Ambleside.





laurencM2566ZZ,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such a wonderful day seeing the beauty of the Lake District and its villages. Our tour guide was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. Communication regarding timings for departures and locations was very clear.
winstonw465,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Went on 2 separate day tours with Busybus during my recent trip to Liverpool. North Wales with Frank, and Lake District with Adrian. Thoroughly enjoyed both days. The trip was well planned. Adrian and Frank are knowledgeable, funny and engaging and we learnt a lot about the history and stories of the region. I hope I have the chance to join another tour with Busybus!
B871QUvincentf,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lovely trip, Adrian was a great guide very entertaining and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour. Had a great time
V3649RTjanem,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good day out with visiting family, who enjoyed seeing the sights the Lake District has to offer. Boat trip on Swift was very pleasant, with reasonably priced food and drink on board. The various village excursions were well described prior to us arriving there by the Driver, who was obviously very experienced and knowledgeable about the area and the local wildlife. The only small issue was slightly uncomfortable seat belts on the bus, but we all enjoyed the overall experience.
Melinda H,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great day out in a small group. Lee was a great guide and driver. We were able to explore more unique places big tours can’t get to. Loved the music and additional information and stories by Beatrix Potter. He went out of his way to provide opportunities for great photo stops.
JLaTorre82,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lee was fantastic guide. The tour too is through a region I knew little about and the views were breathtaking, and he brought so much information and context to it!

Ley A,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Went on the Lake District tour on Saturday 6th and honestly, it was boss! Started with a lovely boat ride from Bowness Pier to Ambleside, proper scenic and relaxing. The mountains and valleys were absolutely stunning as we walked through them, and every time I spotted water I was like a little kid again ☺️🥰🫠. Special shoutout to our tour guide Adrian, who was 1000% super 👍🏾 sound, funny and really looked after everyone. On top of that, he’s an excellent driver, which made the whole trip feel safe and comfortable too. It was a dead good day out, full of breathtaking views and pure fresh air. I’d recommend this adventure to absolutely anyone. Trust me, you’ll love every minute ❤️🔥.









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