Escape the pressures of finding parking spaces, and protect this special corner of England from the impact of traffic by letting the bus or boat take the strain!
What's on offer?
Discover
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- Borrowdale - amble through ancient woodlands, and then catch a leisurely launch back to Keswick on Derwentwater.
- Buttermere - visit the enchanting 'lake by the dairy pastures' and Whinlatter, England's only mountain forest.
- Hawkshead and Coniston Water - take a look around these picturesque villages.
- Kentmere - relax in this secret valley, away from the crowds.
- Langdale valley - check out this beautiful valley's soaring mountains and welcoming inns.
- Ullswater - you can take a steamer and walk back along the lakeshore to enjoy the stunning views.
- Windermere - cruise to an exciting day for all the family on England's largest lake.
Enjoy days out
Still need inspiration? Then these leaflets about days out using the bus, including timetables, attractions, exclusive discounts and possible walks may help:
- Bundle of timetables for Kirkstone Rambler, Ullswater Connexion and Osprey Bus
- Dockray back to Keswick on the Old Coach Road
- Aira Force from Keswick - journey to this famous waterfall
- Kirkstone Pass from Bowness - get your head in the clouds!
- Kirkstone Pass from Glenridding - and see the Kirk Stone for yourself
Download leaflets
Get all the details, maps, timetables, walks and attractions in the complete list of Give the driver a break leaflets for 2008 (opens Document Library)
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
