Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Lake District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.
• Find out why two million sheep now inhabit the Cumbria landscape and why King Dunmail’s ghostly warriors try to reawaken him every year
• Hear from producer Martin Wilson, a local whose passion for the area and its history led him to create Lake District Drives
• Do it all in 150 minutes 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 VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
To use your tour, please read the important instructions below and disregard all other codes except for this one: LDDT2654
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DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Install the VoiceMap mobile app. (Just search the Apple App Store or Google Play for VoiceMap Audio Tours.)
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter the code below then select Download Now
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YOUR CODE:
LDDT2654
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PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there.
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SUPPORT:
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Lake District
This self-guided driving tour takes you into the heart of the Lake District. You'll hear about the many towns and villages that you pass along the way and learn the history of the area.
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Ambleside
This Lake District driving tour from Ambleside, through the heart of the region to Keswick and back via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass.
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Rydal
The tour passes through Rydal on the way to Rydal Mount & Gardens.
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Rydal Mount & Gardens
The tour passes by Rydal Mount & Gardens, the former home of famous poet William Wordsworth.
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Rydal Water
The tour follows part of Rydal Water as you drive through the countryside.
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Lake Grasmere
The tour passes by Grasmere lake which you'll see as you drive through the countryside.
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The tour passes by Wordsworth's former home in Grasmere. You'll hear more about the famous poet while you drive.
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Grasmere
The tour passes through Grasmere. You'll hear about the town while you drive.
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The goes over Dunmail Raise where you'll hear the story of King Dunmail and the legend of the ghostly warriors who, every year, try to reawaken their fallen king.
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The tour passes by Wythburn Church, one of the few remaining buildings from the original village.
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Thirlmere
The tour passes through Thirlmere where you'll see Thirlmere reservoir. You’ll also hear about the controversy surrounding Thirlmere lake, which was dammed to become a reservoir for growing industrial cities like Manchester.
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The tour passes by Legburthwaite where you can relax, picnic and see the lake.
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Lake District National Park
The tour passes through sections of the Lake District National Park, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
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Keswick
The tour passes through Keswick. You'll hear about the town as you drive.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
The tour passes by Castlerigg Stone Circle which was established by Neolithic farming communities over 4,500 years ago.
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Keswick Climbing Wall & Outdoor Activity Centre
The tour passes by Keswick climbing wall and outdoor activity centre. You'll hear about the activity centre while you drive.
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Ullswater Lake
The tour passes by Ullswater Lake. You'll see the lake and hear about it while you drive.
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Glenridding
The tour passes through the village of Glenridding. You'll hear about the village while you drive.
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The tour passes by Brothers Water. You'll hear about the lake while you drive.
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The tour passes through Kirkstone Pass. You'll hear about the tell-tale geographic signs that glaciers encompassed this landscape during the last ice age
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour
Can I cancel Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min–3 hours.
What's included?
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
What's not included?
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lake District, Ambleside, Rydal, Rydal Mount & Gardens, Rydal Water, Lake Grasmere, Grasmere, Thirlmere.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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