The National Trust has re-created a grand tour of the Lake District that was popular with Victorians.
They want to encourage people to explore the National Park without their cars.
The route employs steam trains, steam boats and mini-buses to explore Windermere and Coniston.
The venture involves the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway; Windermere Lake Cruises; and Mountain Goat.
See More Programme Manager, Nicola Parker, says, “We hope projects like the Grand Circular Victorian Tour will give visitors the best possible access and experience of car-free travel around the Lakes. It is great to help an organisation like the National Trust work together with local businesses and communities to bring this vintage tour back to life.”
Jane Saxon, General Manager for the Lakes Holidays Portfolio at the National Trust explains, “We’re very happy to be working collaboratively with our Lake District partners to enable our visitors to enjoy the area in a sustainable way whilst also engaging with our rich cultural heritage.”
Booking details:
Proposed 2016 dates for the Grand Circular Victorian Tour are:
• 18 May
• Weds 1 and 15 June
• Weds 6 and 20 July
• Fri 5 and Weds 17 Aug
• Fri 2 and Weds 14 Sept
Introductory price for the day-long experience including lunch and guide is £85 per person. Minimum group of 10 people and maximum 30. Enquiries for smaller groups and individuals welcome. To book, contact The National Trust on 015394 32733.