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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Cream Tea
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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
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MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
What to do in Elterwater
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![Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3b321f038f5cbb1426b804fcd41042f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Ambleside which includes a lake or waterhole and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/154000/154645-Ambleside--Waterhead-Pier-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
![Dove Cottage showing a garden, heritage elements and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153944-Dove-Cottage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.
![Rydal Mount showing interior views and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153511-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.
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Wray Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Tarn Hows](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90b6f2b4e3d9ed801ff7dc0e91032503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Rydal Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2c23a4320d1ca90a59ccf60d0ca078dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
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Alcock Tarn
Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Helm Crag](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/929a50f8441baf40ece530eb18fbebb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Helm Crag
Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.