Bassenthwaite Lake Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Bassenthwaite Lake. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour
• Ultimate Full-Day Lake District Tour: 10 Lakes, Amazing Scenery & Lake Cruise
• 10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Locations
• Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
• Ten Lakes Tour - Full Day - Up to 4 People

It’s free to visit Bassenthwaite Lake and to explore the area however you like. However, it can be fun to join either a group or private tour, so you don’t have to navigate the roads and your guide can tell you all about the area. Half-day group tours, which also visit other lakes, start at around US$90 per person, while one-day tours are around US$200. Private tours range from around US$500 up to US$900, depending on how many are in the group and what’s included.

The weather in the Lake District is typically warmest and driest in the summer months of June through August. However, summer tends to be the peak tourist season—spring and fall are equally lovely times to visit, and there will be less crowds. Pack a rain jacket at any time of year.

Yes, you can swim at Bassenthwaite Lake. It’s a popular spot for wild swimmers or those who enjoy swimming in natural bodies of water. Motorized boats aren’t allowed on the lake, just electric ones, so you won’t have boats zipping around you if you go for a dip. You’ll see kayakers, paddleboarders, and fishermen, though.

No, you cannot walk around Bassenthwaite Lake, but you can walk sections of it. It’s not considered a difficult area for hiking, so it’s good for all abilities. Head to Blackstock Point where there is parking and access to several trails. There are fells (hills) surrounding the lake to explore, too.

Yes, Bassenthwaite Lake is worth it—it’s especially great for bird lovers, since it is a top spot for seeing duck, grebe, and osprey. There are a few viewing points along the lake, too. The Dubwath Wetland Nature Reserve is at the lake’s northern end and well worth a visit.