3-Day Lake District Adventure: Scenic Sights and Charming Towns from Kendal

Day 1: Windermere & Ambleside

Kendal, England on June 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at The Flask Inn

Enjoy a classic English breakfast or freshly brewed coffee in Kendal’s cozy historic pub, open from 8am.
GBP15, 1h0m

9:30am

Travel to Windermere

Take the Stagecoach bus from Kendal to Windermere, approximately 25-minute journey.
GBP5, 0h25m

10:00am

Lake Windermere Cruise

Enjoy a one-hour scenic cruise on Lake Windermere showcasing stunning views of the fells and shoreline. Operates daily, 10am to 5pm.
GBP15, 1h0m

11:30am

Visit The World of Beatrix Potter

Discover the charming exhibitions dedicated to Beatrix Potter’s characters and stories. Open 10am-5pm.
GBP10, 1h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at The Crafty Baa

Savour hearty homemade pies and Lakeland ales in this cosy bistro, open from 12pm.
GBP18, 1h0m

2:00pm

Bus to Ambleside

Short 20-minute scenic bus ride from Windermere to Ambleside.
GBP4, 0h20m

2:30pm

Explore Ambleside and Stock Ghyll Force

Walk through Ambleside’s quaint town centre and visit Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, an easy 15-minute walk from the town.
Free, 1h30m

4:30pm

Return to Kendal

Take the bus back to Kendal, approximately 50 minutes.
GBP6, 0h50m

6:00pm

Dinner at The Brewery Arts Centre Bistro

Enjoy a range of locally sourced dishes with a contemporary twist in Kendal, dining is available until 9pm.
GBP25, 1h30m
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Day 2: Keswick & Derwentwater

Kendal, England on June 2, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Scroggs Coffee House

Start early with artisan coffee and fresh pastries in Kendal’s popular café, opens at 7:30am.
GBP10, 1h0m

8:45am

Travel to Keswick

Catch the direct bus from Kendal to Keswick, approx 1h 30m journey through scenic Lake District.
GBP12, 1h30m

10:30am

Derwentwater Lakeside Walk

Explore the picturesque 3-mile route around Derwentwater with views of the surrounding fells. Walks accessible and open all day.
Free, 2h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at The Square Orange Café Bar

Relax with fresh, locally sourced food, including vegetarian options, open 10am-5pm.
GBP20, 1h0m

2:00pm

Keswick Museum and Art Gallery

Visit the museum showcasing local history and art, open 10am-5pm.
GBP5, 1h0m

3:15pm

Keswick Puzzling Place

Enjoy quirky and mind-bending puzzles and illusions, entertaining and unique – open till 5pm.
GBP8, 1h0m

4:30pm

Return to Kendal

Bus back to Kendal, approximately 1h 30m journey.
GBP12, 1h30m

6:15pm

Dinner at The Castle Dairy

Dine in this historic 14th-century building with a focus on seasonal British cuisine, open evenings from 5:30pm.
GBP30, 1h30m
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Day 3: Grasmere Village

Kendal, England on June 3, 2025

7:45am

Breakfast at Booths Kendal

Grab a quick breakfast with a range of fresh options at Kendal’s well-stocked grocery café, opens 7:30am.
GBP10, 0h45m

8:30am

Bus to Grasmere

Travel via bus from Kendal to Grasmere, a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
GBP10, 1h15m

9:45am

Visit Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum

Explore the home of poet William Wordsworth and the adjacent museum. Open 9:30am-5pm.
GBP12, 1h30m

11:30am

Walk around Grasmere Lake and Village

Enjoy a gentle walk around the lake and take in the charming village atmosphere, famous for its gingerbread shop.
Free, 1h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at The Jumble Room

Experience eclectic and tasty dishes made from local ingredients in a quirky setting, open noon to 3pm.
GBP20, 1h0m

2:00pm

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Visit the famous shop to sample and purchase the traditional gingerbread unique to Grasmere.
GBP5, 0h30m

2:45pm

Return to Kendal

Catch the bus back to Kendal, arriving mid-afternoon.
GBP10, 1h15m

4:15pm

Leisure time in Kendal

Relax and explore Kendal’s town centre or enjoy a last coffee before your onward journey.
Varies, 1h30m
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