Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere

Starting near Bowness Bay, you’ll make an anticlockwise loop around Lake Windermere and hear tales of the area.

Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided driving tour of the Lake District.

You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

I’ll also guide you on an additional loop where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Coniston Village and Coniston Water, the third largest of the lakes.

On this tour you can look forward to beholding the beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and discovering the human impacts on this famous vista.

The tour passes by Wray Castle. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

On this tour you can look forward to discovering the quaint historic village of Hawkshead with its William Wordsworth connections.

The tour passes by beautiful Tarn Hows and historic Hawkshead, too. You’ll discover how many of these places inspired Beatrix Potter, the famous children’s author, and we’ll also learn about her many other talents, beyond writing.

On this tour you can look forward to enjoying peaceful Esthwaite Water and its fabulous wildlife.

The tour passes by Stott Park Bobbin Mill. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

The tour passes byFell Foot Park. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.

On this tour, you can look forward to seeing wooden bobbins being made at Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and learning about their crucial role in the historic Lancashire textile industry.