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Trains to Lake District

The Lake District is truly one of the UK's most breathtaking places. Head here for your fix of clean air, jaw-dropping scenery and amazing wildlife.

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Every 2hours from London

Travel time:

Under 3 hours

Price:

London - Oxenholme £33.50

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2 for 1 train travel to the Lake District

2 for 1 train travel to the Lake District

Travelling to the stunning Lake District by train offers you the perfect opportunity to be in the heart of the Lakes in the quickest and most enjoyable way possible. And now we're offering a huge 2 fo...

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Grizedale Forest (Go Ape, Art Trail & North Face Trail)

Grizedale Forest (Go Ape, Art Trail & North Face Trail)

At Grizedale Forest the great outdoors lives up to its name. It's the Lake District's natural playground: there's a Go Ape to challenge you, or your little monkeys, and mountain bikers of every level ...

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Ullswater Steamers

Ullswater Steamers

Get the camera ready for the picture perfect lake. Many people claim that Ullswater is England's most beautiful view and when you're gliding gently along it on a steamer, you can see why. This environ...

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Windemere Lake Cruises

Windemere Lake Cruises

Windermere is England's largest lake, in the heart of the stunning Lake District. For a truly memorable experience, hop on a cruise, from 45 minutes to 3 hours in length. Steamers and Launchers sail d...

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Dove Cottage

Dove Cottage

Step straight into a poem with a visit to Dove Cottage in Grasmere, the home of William Wordsworth. Inspired by its amazing setting, it was here that he 'wandered lonely as a cloud.' Hear about his da...

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2 for 1 train travel to the Lake District

Travelling to the stunning Lake District by train offers you the perfect opportunity to be in the heart of the Lakes in the quickest and most enjoyable way possible. And now we're offering a huge 2 for 1 ticket on Virgin Trains Advance fares on selected services between Glasgow and Preston when you travel between 1 October and 30 November 2013 inclusive. We really couldn't make it any easier!
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Closest Virgin Train station: Penrith

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  1. Take a Virgin Train to Penrith

  2. Take one of our trains between Preston - Glasgow, or hop onboard at a station in between.

    1 hour, 21 mins

Grizedale Forest (Go Ape, Art Trail & North Face Trail)

At Grizedale Forest the great outdoors lives up to its name. It's the Lake District's natural playground: there's a Go Ape to challenge you, or your little monkeys, and mountain bikers of every level can get their kicks on the miles of woodland trails. Plus, for a cultural experience with an active difference there are 90 amazing sculptures to discover as you ride, climb or just stroll by.
Grizedale Forest (Go Ape, Art Trail & North Face Trail)
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Closest Virgin Train station: Oxenholme Lake District

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  1. Take a Virgin Train to Oxenholme Lake District

  2. Drive to Grizedale Forest

    45 mins

Ullswater Steamers

Get the camera ready for the picture perfect lake. Many people claim that Ullswater is England's most beautiful view and when you're gliding gently along it on a steamer, you can see why. This environmentally accredited attraction has over 150 years of making artists and photographers look good.
Ullswater Steamers
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Closest Virgin Train station: Penrith

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  1. Take a Virgin Train to Penrith

  2. Drive along the edge of Lake Ullswater

    25 mins

Windemere Lake Cruises

Windermere is England's largest lake, in the heart of the stunning Lake District. For a truly memorable experience, hop on a cruise, from 45 minutes to 3 hours in length. Steamers and Launchers sail daily throughout the year with summer season connections for a whole host of lakeside attractions - what better way to get from A to B?
Windemere Lake Cruises
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Closest Virgin Train station: Oxenholme Lake District

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  1. Take a Virgin Train to Oxenholme Lake District

  2. Take the train to Windermere station

    20 mins

  3. Take a taxi to the lake

    5 mins

Dove Cottage

Step straight into a poem with a visit to Dove Cottage in Grasmere, the home of William Wordsworth. Inspired by its amazing setting, it was here that he 'wandered lonely as a cloud.' Hear about his daily life, and his famous visitors on a literary experience to write home about.
Dove Cottage
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Closest Virgin Train station: Penrith

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  1. Take a Virgin Train to Penrith

  2. Drive to Dove Cottage

    35 mins

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