Top Lake District Water Tours

Discover the Lake District spots beloved by Beatrix Potter in just half a day on this small-group afternoon tour. Ideal for time-crunched visitors, this tour from Windermere and Bowness visits many such places in a few hours. Explore Beatrix’s Hill Top home, see Esthwaite Lake where she fished, visit Hawkshead, enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, and learn detail about her life and characters via the onboard commentary that you might never otherwise hear.

This private sailing experience is an intimate alternative to busy and crowded group boat tours. Enjoy the luxury of having a skippered yacht for just your group. Sail along Lake Windermere and choose to get involved and learn how to drive the boat, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way.

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of the Lake District—and try out an outdoor activity that’s unique to the area—on this adventurous tour. Ghyll scrambling involves donning a wetsuit, helmet, and other equipment, and climbing, sliding down, and hopping from pool to pool in the Lake District’s ghylls, or mountain streams. For this small-group activity, choose from morning or afternoon departure times—and prepare to get wet.

Discover the enchanting landscapes of England's Lake District on this half-day tour that showcases the beauty that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Glide across Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, while listening to captivating stories of the region. Visit Hill Top Farm, the preserved home of Beatrix Potter, and explore the picturesque Tarn Hows, a spot cherished for its stunning views. Conclude your journey in the charming village of Hawkshead, where local shops and historical sites await. - Cruise on the serene waters of Lake Windermere - Explore Beatrix Potter's preserved Hill Top Farm - Visit the scenic Tarn Hows, a must-see for photos - Wander through the medieval village of Hawkshead, sampling local treats