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Rail & Road tour of the Lake District from Edinburgh

New To The Site! Kendal, England

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13 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour is a fantastic way to see the Lake District from Edinburgh. Our fully organised Rail & Road tours are perfect for visitors who are short on time to visit the Lake District, see it's landscapes and learn about it's history and heritage from our local, knowledgeable driver guides. Your journey will begin at Edinburgh Waverley Station where you will board the train bound for Oxenholme at 08:52. Your return train will leave Oxenholme at 18:24 returning you to Edinburgh for 19:40.

What's Included

  • Snacks Cream tea
  • A cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere.
  • Entry to Hill Top or World of Beatrix Potter

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Edinburgh Waverley Station (Pass By)

    Catch the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme. The train departs at 08:52, passengers MUST board the train in due time, the train will not wait for latecomers and will depart at exactly 08:52. 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.)
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    Oxenholme

    You will meet a Mountain Goat representative here after your unguided train journey from Manchester to be taken to Windermere.
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    Admission Ticket Free

    Lake Windermere

    Enjoy a cruise on Windermere, the UK's largest lake. Here you can marvel at the stunning vistas of the Lake District from the water. (This cruise may take place at differing points of the tour based on availability.)
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

    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.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hawkshead

    Explore this charming medieval Lakeland town and wander the cobbled streets to find somewhere to eat.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tarn Hows

    Enjoy stunning views of Lake District landscapes from this tranquil beauty spot.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Oxenholme

    You will be dropped off by your driver to catch the return train back to Manchester. The train departs Oxenholme at 18:14.
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    Admission Ticket Free

    Edinburgh Waverley Station (Pass By)

    Return to Edinburgh after a day out in the Lake District.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rail & Road tour of the Lake District from Edinburgh?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-3395P90


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    What's Included

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    • SnacksCream tea
    • A cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere.
    • Entry to Hill Top or World of Beatrix Potter
    • Transport in a comfortable Mercedes minibus.
    • Return train ticket to and from Edinburgh Waverley Station

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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