Rail & Road Tour of the Lake District from Glasgow

Duration10h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

This tour is a fantastic way to see the Lake District from Glasgow. 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 Glasgow Central Station where you will board the train bound for Oxenholme at 09:06. Your return train will leave Oxenholme at 18:34 returning you to Glasgow for 20:42.

What's included

A lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes
Transport in a comfortable Mercedes minibus.
Return train ticket from and to Manchester Piccadilly

What to expect

Glasgow Central Station
Pass by

Catch the train from Glasgow Central Station to Oxenholme. The train departs at 09:06, 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.)
You will meet a Mountain Goat representative here after your unguided train journey from Manchester to be taken to Windermere.
Windermere
1h

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.
Travel past the Langdale Pikes, these majestic mountains stand stoic against the elements and are easily recognisable fells.
Tarn Hows
15m

Enjoy stunning views of Lake District landscapes from this tranquil beauty spot.
Hawkshead
45m

Explore this charming medieval Lakeland town and wander the cobbled streets to find somewhere to eat.
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
45m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Coniston Water
45m · Admission ticket included

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

After taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly passengers will be greeted at Oxenholme Railway Station by a Mountain Goat representative.

Meeting point

Travelers will need to catch the train from Glasgow Central Station, this part of the tour is unguided and travelers will need to ensure they make it to the station in good time. The train will depart at 09:06 and will not wait for any latecomers.

End point

After taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly passengers will be greeted at Oxenholme Railway Station by a Mountain Goat representative.

End point

Travelers will need to catch the train from Glasgow Central Station, this part of the tour is unguided and travelers will need to ensure they make it to the station in good time. The train will depart at 09:06 and will not wait for any latecomers.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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