Rail & Road tour of the Lake District from Manchester

This tour is a fantastic way to see the Lake District from Manchester. Our fully organised Rail & Road tours are perfect for visitors who are short on time to visit the Lake Dist, see it's landscapes and learn about it's history and heritage from our local, knowledgeable driver guides. Your journey will begin at Manchester Piccadilly where you will board the train bound for Oxenholme at 09:26. Your return train will leave Oxenholme at 18:14 returning you to Manchester for 19:27.

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   Manchester Piccadilly Station

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   Catch the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme. The train departs at 09.26, passengers MUST board the train in due time, the train will not wait for latecomers and will depart at exactly 09.26. This part of the tour is also unguided, passengers must make their own way to the train and embark without the assistance of a Mountain Goat representative. (Train ticket included in price.)

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   Stop 2

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   You will meet a Mountain Goat representative here after your unguided train journey from Manchester to be taken to Windermere.

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   Windermere

   1 hour

   Explore the quaint town of Windermere for a short while when you arrive in the Lake District, before you join the Mountain Goat Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside tour.

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   Stop 4

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   Travel past the Langdale Pikes, these majestic mountains stand stoic against the elements and are easily recognisable fells.

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   Tarn Hows

   15 min

   Enjoy stunning views of Lake District landscapes from this tranquil beauty spot.

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   Hawkshead

   45 min

   Explore this charming medieval Lakeland town and wander the cobbled streets to find somewhere to eat.

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   Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

   45 min

   Visit Hill Top House, the former home of the author Beatrix Potter. Here you can explore the gardens and if you so wish may pay to enter the house. (Please contact Mountain Goat directly to book entry.) Hill top is not open during the winter months, an alternative attraction will be offered.

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   Coniston Water

   45 min

   Take a lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes.(This cruise may take place at differing points of the tour based on availability.)

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   Stop 9

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   You will be dropped off by your driver to catch the return train back to Manchester. The train departs Oxenholme at 18:14.

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    Manchester Piccadilly Station

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    Return to Manchester after a day out in the Lake District.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Train journey does not include a guide, guest will meet guide at Oxenholme.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.