Lakeland Explorer
What's Included?
Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th April 2026
Monday 1st – Friday 5th June 2026
Sunday 23rd – Thursday 27th August 2026
Sunday 13th – Thursday 17th September 2026
The Lake District is a unique destination and is home to a stunning combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. The bustling market town of Keswick is the perfect base, from which we will explore some of Cumbria’s most stunning and dramatic landscapes.
Look What’s Included
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom (except June date which is Club Class)
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Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks (Mar/Apr/Aug/Sept/Oct) OR Club Class Extra Legroom Coach (Jun)
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4 nights half board
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Windermere Lake Cruise
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Wordsworth Museum & Dove Cottage
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Mountain Goat Mini-Coach Excursion as itemised
Not Included: All lunches.
3* The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick
Hotel Facility Symbols: 3-Star * En-Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift
Symbol – A Popular Favourite
This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge.
Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally, level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.
Supplements:
Single Room £Nil Holiday Insurance: £36 (Mar/Apr) £38 (other dates)
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Itinerary
Day 1 |
We depart from Henley and journey north to Kendal 'Gateway to the Lakes' for lunch then onto your hotel in Keswick, time to relax before dinner. |
Day 2 |
This morning, we visit Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and of course it was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. On the outskirts of the village, we step back in time as we visit the Wordsworth Museum & Dove Cottage. Now re-opened after a multi-million-pound restoration project we get a feel for daily life as the Wordsworth's would have known and experience a humble home where extraordinary writing and thinking took place. We continue to Bowness where we enjoy a scenic sightseeing cruise on stunning Lake Windermere. |
Day 3 |
A morning excursion to Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth. The thriving town boasts medieval and Georgian streets with small independent shops and a wide selection of interesting antique and gift shops, cafes and pubs. We return to Keswick for free time in the afternoon. |
Day 4 |
This morning, we experience the comfortable services of Mountain Goat. A fleet of mini coaches takes us first to Coniston Water where we visit the Ruskin Museum where we will be able to view Donald Campbell's 'Bluebird'. From here we enjoy a cruise on Coniston Water on-board the steam yacht Gondola. We continue to Hilltop (NT). This 17th century farmhouse was where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children's stories. Our return is via Tarn Hows. |
Day 5 |
Departing Keswick we commence our journey home. |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Billingham | The Causeway Bus Stand A (outside Asda), TS23 2LF |
| Darlington | Feethams (The Dolphin Centre bus stop), DL1 5PJ |
| Durham | Sutton Street Bus Stop, DH1 4RX |
| Gateshead | The Metro Centre Coach Park, NE11 9DJ |
| Guisborough | Marketplace, Outside Specsavers, TS14 6BG |
| Hartlepool | A178 Interchange Stand E, TS24 7EQ |
| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
| Heworth | Metro Interchange Stand X, NE10 0LW |
| Middlesbrough | Newport Road Bus Stop, TS1 5NB |
| Newcastle | Central Station Bewick Streed Stand N, NE1 5EF |
| Stockton High Street | The Old Dun Cow, Yarm Street, TS18 3DR |
| Sunderland | Park Lane Interchange, SR1 3NX |
| Washington | The Galleries Bus Station, NE38 7SF |
Home pick-up area
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.