guides & tours...

It's always good to know you've done the must-do's, seen the must-see's and tasted the must-eats!

If you are worried that you are going to miss anything then it may be good idea to call on the services of a professional guide

or take a local tour. Whether you need a tour guide for a few hours or your whole stay. From mountain leaders, special interest guides to mini coach tours, there are plenty of helping hands on offer to make sure you've made the very most of your visit.

Types of guide & tour

Blue Badge Guides

All members of Cumbria Tourist Guides have been awarded the Blue Badge for Cumbria, the British national standard guiding qualification

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Walking & attractions guides

Explore the countryside and its hidden gems with the help of one of our experienced guides.

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self guided books & dvd's

Scenic bus routes & coach tours

Take one of Cumbria's scenic bus or coach tours, and enjoy the countyside.
scenic bus routes
coach tour operators

Interactive map

Not sure where a scenic bus route will take you and what you will see on the way. Use the interactive map to view the route

interactive map

Golakes itineraries

Days out in Cumbria

If you know what you like to do but aren't sure about where to go to make the most of your days out in Cumbria, why not take a look at our range of themed itineraries for inspiration?

From foodie to family and relaxed to recreational, our itineraries should give you plenty of ideas. A selection of itineraries can be found in the plan my visit section, or you can create your own using our travel planner tool. To give you an idea of what's on offer a selection of our golakes itineraries can be viewed below.

the three p's
wastwater, 'britain's favourite view'
something a bit different - north lakes
eastern treasures