Lake District Landscapes: A Self-Guided Audio Drive from Keswick
4.1 / 5 · 12 traveler reviews
Are you looking for to discover the Lake District Landscapes at your own pace? Explore Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere with this affordable driving tour. Find out about a local eccentric who built a fort on Derwent Isle where he tried to reenact medieval battles, and how medieval Vikings and Monks shaped the Borrowdale valley. Hear from producer Martin Wilson, producer of Lake District Drives website. Do it all in three hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Your experience
Stop 1
Our tour starts at the popular and quaint town of Keswick, in the shadow of Skiddaw Mountain.
Stop 2
You'll have a chance to take a photo of the iconic Ashness Bridge.
Stop 3
You'll have a chance to behold beautiful vistas at Surprise View
Stop 4
The tour takes you around part of Derwent Water.
Stop 5
While passing through the spectacular ‘Jaws of Borrowdale’ wooded valley, you’ll discover quaint villages surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
Stop 6
You'll have a chance to climb a very large fragment of rock at the Bowder Stone.
Stop 7
You'll be able to experience the exhilarating Honister Pass road and admire the Honister slate mine at the stunning summit.
Stop 8
Explore one of the most scenic and unspoilt Lake District lakes, Buttermere, where you can stop for a picnic and a paddle, and hear the shocking tale of the Maid of Buttermere which brought scandal to the sleepy village.
Stop 9
Explore one of the most scenic and unspoilt Lake District lakes, Crummock Water, where you can stop for a picnic and a paddle.
Stop 10
You’ll also have a chance to wander down pretty Lorton Vale.
Stop 11
You’ll also have a chance to wander up through the scenic mountain forest of Whinlatter with its many activities before heading back to Keswick.
Stop 12
This tour guides you through England's beautiful Lake District.
What’s included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
Check dates and book on Viator →Confirm the meeting point, inclusions, cancellation policy and final price on Viator. We may earn a commission from your booking.