Keswick Tours

With over 30 years experience in the industry, you'll have a safe and fun time with our high quality guides. All guides under go rigorous training and are experienced operating in all type of conditions here in the Lake District. We provide you with clean, purpose built changing rooms at our base so you can get ready for your adventure in comfort and we transfer you from our base to the activity in our vehicles to make your experience as stress free as possible.

Located in the historic Honister Slate Mine, on this tour you will see the fells of the Lake District from a totally unique angle—more than 2000 ft. high. Climb up the side of Fleetwith Pike using the Via Ferrata and follow your guide to the top for a view of the North Lakes you won’t forget. Walk through the mine’s tunnel system to reach the Via Ferrata, and learn about the mine as you head out on your adventure, if you like.

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.

Instead of hiking around Cumbria, get out on the water and see the Lake District at its best with this stand-up paddleboarding tour on the Derwent River. If you’re unfamiliar with the local area, there’s no need to worry about getting lost, as a guide joins you to navigate, provide top paddling tips, and teach you about the local area at the same time.

Explore the world of poet William Wordsworth on this private Lake District tour. With a guide providing observations on Wordsworth's life and works that you might not hear otherwise, you’ll visit his Cockermouth home, and Grasmere’s Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum. Discover how the Lakes shaped the great poet's verse, stroll gardens he tended, and see his original manuscripts; all undistracted by issues such as driving, parking, and buying tickets.

Descend into a mine and see a different side of Cumbria during this exhilarating climbing experience. No need to worry about buying specialist equipment—helmets, lights, a harness, and Via Ferrata safety gear is provided. Along the way, pass by old mining tunnels, climb walls, scale bridges, and see impressive chambers on this underground adventure.

Enjoy the freedom of paddling out onto the River Derwent on a canoe. Spend the morning learning about proper canoeing skills, and then in the afternoon strike out in a group on the water. Gain confidence as you travel over the river and onto Derwentwater, hearing stories about the local area and the people who live and have lived there over the centuries. Get close to nature and enjoy some restful exercise.

The River Derwent has gained the nickname of “the jewel of the Lake District”, and this guided tour is the perfect way to discover it. Avoid the crowds and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour. Conveniently, all essential paddling equipment is provided, so all you need to do is show up, and get ready for an exciting adventure on the water.

Follow in the footsteps of beloved British author Beatrix Potter—and see some of the Lake District’s loveliest scenery besides—on this private tour. Following pickup from your Windermere accommodation, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle to the village of Sawley, where Potter once lived. Entry to her home, Hill Top, is included; once inside, explore the rooms and gardens that fed Potter’s imagination. Next, stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Hawkshead, where you’ll visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

The Lake District serves up glassy lakes, mountains, and historical sites—all fairly widely dispersed. Cover many of its must-sees in a day without self-drive on this private tour. With a driver-guide, you’re free to admire and learn about the sights undistracted by driving or planning. Visit Derwentwater and Grasmere; and explore Castlerigg Stone Circle and more; all topped and tailed with pickup and drop-off at Lakes or north-west hotels.

Book your private Departure transfer from Lake District Ski Resort to Manchester Airport (MAN). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

We are the only company to offer river tubing in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Lake District National Park. This is a unique way to explore hidden sections of the local river and it's a big favorite with our families and groups looking for an activity they can't find anywhere else. Floating quietly along sections of slow-moving river between river banks draped with greenery you have a rare opportunity to see some of Cumbria's wonderful, shy wildlife. And then on open stretches of water, we play games and have fun safely in the water, everyone wrapped up in our 4-5 mm thick wetsuits and buoyancy aids.

Book your private Departure transfer from Lake District Ski Resort to Newcastle Airport (NCL). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

See the Lake District in one day without missing a thing! Visit 10 of the National Park’s famous lakes and learn about their geological past and historic importance in culture, art and literature. Enjoy scenic drives through valleys and dales, spot waterfalls and explore ancient landmarks, like the stone circle at Askrigg. Take memorable photos at specially-chosen look-out points and hear tales about the local folklore of the fells and villages you pass by.

If you’re short on time in the Lake District then this morning tour is a fantastic way to see a lot in not much time. Not only will you see six different Lakes (also called Tarns, Meres and Waters) you go over Kirkstone pass, take in the views at Castlerigg Stone Circle and visit the Village of Grasmere.

The Lake District is known for its spectacular scenery and dramatic cliffs—but as a visitor, it can be tricky to know the safest places to go rock climbing. Avoid the research time, and go on a rock climbing adventure with a qualified instructor instead. All equipment and climbing shoes are provided, as well as plenty of top tips on fundamental climbing techniques. Learn how to attach yourself to the climbing rope, how to belay, and possibly abseil too.

Book your private transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lake District Ski Resort and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Take off on an adventure around the winding country lanes of the Lake District to see the National Park as children’s author Beatrix Potter would have when she lived here in the 19th Century. In your air-conditioned minibus, see the fells, lakes and valleys Beatrix Potter loved, and visit some of the places she featured in her books. See Tarn Hows, a beauty spot she left in her will to the National Trust, and explore Hawkshead, a historic village in the mountains.

Book your private transfer from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Lake District Ski Resort and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers