The English Lake District and Hadrian's Wall 3 days Tour.

Highlights: ~ Scottish Borders.
~ Hadrian’s Wall.
~ Lake Windermere.
~ Wordsworth’s Cottage.
~ Derwent Water.
~ Honister Pass.
~ Moffat.
3 Days spent discovering the secrets of Roman Britain and the stunning Lakes and Mountains of Cumbria. Highlights include The Scottish Borders, Hadrian’s Wall, Lake Windermere, Wordsworth’s Cottage, Derwent Water and Honister Pass. For the variety of landscapes and history packed into three days this tour is difficult to beat.
Stay 2 nights in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District.
Departs: 09.00 am. Returns: 18.00 approx.
Details and Itinerary: Day 1 Travel south into the Scottish Borders stopping at the world famous Scott’s View for stunning views over the Borders, the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills that separate Scotland and England. You then travel along what remains of Hadrian’s Wall, built as the frontier of the Roman empire, with stops along the way. In the afternoon you will reach the charming town of Keswick, your base for 2 nights.
Day 2 gives you the opportunity to explore some of the highlights of the Lake District, including visits to Castlerigg standing stones and Ullswater, described as England’s most beautiful lake, where you can take a forest walk to see the mighty Aira Force waterfall. You will have options to take lunch and a boat cruise on Lake Windemere and the afternoon will be spent exploring Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter country around Coniston water, Hawkes head and the charming village of Grasmere.
Day 3 gives you time in the dramatic Whinlatter Forest Park, the rural village of High Lorton, Crummock Water, Butter mere and the Honister mountain pass, famous for its old slate mines. Your tour continues through the forest of Borrowdale, along Derwent Water and back to Keswick for lunch and some free time, before returning to Edinburgh in the afternoon via the spa town of Moffat, the Galloway Hills and the Southern Uplands.

Departure Point: 207 High St, Edinburgh.
Tour details:Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station.
Inclusions: Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
Tour details:We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Tour details:Air Conditioning as standard.
Tour details:Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide.
Tour details:All ferry and bridge crossings.
Tour details:Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Exclusions: Meals and refreshments. Entrances to all Visitor Attractions.
Accommodation: Your tour does not include accommodation in the price. By giving you a choice of accommodation it allows you to choose your budget, stay in smaller places and get closer to the local people. This also means you help to sustain the communities you visit in the long term. Choose a hotel, B&B or a hostel and we will book it for you.
Tour details:NB On occasions, when villages we stay in have events on, accommodation can be scarce and expensive so we may use other locations for your accommodation on the tour. We will always inform you of this when this is necessary.
Tour details:We regret we do not carry children under 5 years old.
Important Information: Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. The English Lake District and the Scottish Borders can be very wet.

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Bed and Breakfast single room