Ullswater Tours and Tickets

See the Lake District in one day without missing a thing! Visit 10 of the National Park’s famous lakes and learn about their geological past and historic importance in culture, art and literature. Enjoy scenic drives through valleys and dales, spot waterfalls and explore ancient landmarks, like the stone circle at Askrigg. Take memorable photos at specially-chosen look-out points and hear tales about the local folklore of the fells and villages you pass by.

When you’re in the Lake District, skip the tour group, and opt for a self-drive, self-guided tour instead. This well-priced option allows you to explore at your own pace, following an audio guide that’s downloaded to a smartphone app. After booking, you’ll receive instructions, and then set off on a preplanned route that showcases Ambleside, Keswick, Ullswater, and more.

Enjoy a seamless introduction to the Lake District and discover its scenic highlights on this half-day driving tour. Over the course of your tour, see numerous lakes (including Lake Windermere—the largest in the area); visit the Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle; discover the photogenic Ashness Bridge; chart the Kirkstone Pass; and much more. As you go, learn all about the region and its history from your guide’s commentary.

Close your eyes and picture it: standing inside a 4,500-year-old circle of stones, mountains rising on every side, the wind the only sound for miles. That's Castlerigg, one moment in an afternoon built around views most visitors never find. While sixteen-seater minibuses queue along the main road, you gently ascend in comfort along the steep, narrow lane out of Ambleside instead — a quieter, wilder approach to the Kirkstone Inn, the highest inhabited building in the National Park, before the legendary descent unfolds beneath you. You'll see eight lakes, not the usual six, plus Ashness Bridge framed against the fells, Surprise View's sudden reveal of Derwentwater, and Dunmail Raise, where a king is said to sleep beneath the stones. With only seven guests aboard, your guide shows you exactly where Wordsworth saw the daffodils that inspired his most famous poem, pointing out the sheep grazing the fells, brings geology and legend to life, mile after spectacular mile.

This self-guided Lake District road trip is designed to show how the national park’s lakes, valleys and mountain passes connect into one coherent journey rather than a scattered list of viewpoints. Instead of planning routes between popular locations yourself, the guide organises the region into four scenic touring loops that follow the natural geography of the landscape. You can explore each loop individually or combine them into a longer journey across the Lake District without unnecessary backtracking. Along the way the guide connects famous lakes, quiet valleys, mountain passes and traditional villages while highlighting some of the national park’s most dramatic scenery. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, clear route progression and flexible time-based planning ideas so you can adapt around walking routes, weather and travel pace. With 12 months access included, you can start planning before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

Put away the guidebook and enjoy a private tour to a shortlist of the Lake District's most interesting sights. A driver helps you maximize your time in the region by taking you to a variety of popular attractions in just a few hours. See Aira Force waterfall, Grasmere, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Ullswater Lake, and Kirkstone Pass—the highest mountain pass in the Lake District.

Make the most of limited time in the Lake District with this full-day tour to help you tick off picturesque villages, lakes, waterfalls, and mountain views. Instead of having to focus on driving, enjoy the luxury of having a private driver to take you between sites. Along the way, stop for scenic strolls and photo opportunities, including Kirkstone Mountain Pass, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, and Aira Force waterfall.

Experience the rugged beauty of England’s Lake District on 3-day small-group trip from Edinburgh. Aboard a comfortable coach, wind through the picturesque borderlands into England, visiting the Victorian Spa town of Moffat en route. Then cozy up in the town of Keswick, and spend three days relaxing and visiting idyllic lakes like Lake Windermere, Grasmere, and Ullswater.

Explore the natural beauty of the Windermere area without having to worry about organizing car hire with this private tour. Travel with ease between scenic nature spots such as Lake Windermere, Kirkstone Pass, Ullswater Lake, and Castlerigg Stone Circle. As you travel, the guide provides commentary about the local area, and Wi-Fi access and charging points are available in the vehicle.

Save time planning your Cumbria itinerary with this comprehensive private day tour. Ideal for families or groups of friends, you’ll travel in a spacious Mercedes 16-seater vehicle between the Lake District's highlights. Enjoy a lake cruise at Derwentwater or Ullswater, explore the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle, and tick off lots of scenic outdoor sights, such as Borrowdale Valley.

This is a perfect pick for nature lovers. Save time organizing car hire and instead, enjoy a full-day private tour that takes you to 10 lakes in a day. No need to worry about navigating— a private driver takes care of that, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views. Highlights include Lake Windermere, the Kirkstone Pass, Ullswater Lake, the Castlerigg Stone Circle, Buttermere Lake, and Lake Grasmere.