8-day Lake District and Outlander Journey from Manchester

We want you to enjoy a safe and worry-free adventure.

So, our expert team have put together new procedures that go further than government guidelines and don’t get in the way of discovering our incredible history and heritage.

• You’re required to wear a face covering onboard our mini-coaches. Please get in touch with tours@rabbies.com before your trip if you’re unable to wear a covering
• You’ll receive a quick temperature check at your departure point
• There’s a short COVID-19 questionnaire to answer when you arrive
• Our mini-coaches have allocated seating to comply with one-metre indoor social distancing rules
• Hand sanitizer is provided onboard our mini-coaches
• When outside of our mini-coach, please comply with all government and 3rd party guidance regarding the control of COVID-19
• Our team take daily temperature checks and health questionnaires
• PPE equipment and perspex protection is provided to our team

Tour routes can change and attractions may be closed due to the coronavirus. But don’t worry, your expert guide will ensure you enjoy the best experience possible.

It was during a visit to Scotland that Diana Gabaldon first came up with the idea for her historical romance novels. Immersing herself in the stunning natural scenery and the ancient surroundings, she formed the initial ideas for her renowned book series.

Now, as her words are brought to life on-screen, the Scottish landscape has again become a vital part of the drama. Its verdant glens and imposing castles offer more than just a backdrop but help to propel the characters’ journeys.

The 8-day Lake District and Outlander Journey from Manchester also takes in the best of England’s natural beauty.

Before making the trip up north, you’ll first get to experience the lush surroundings of England’s Lake District National Park in Cumbria. You’ll spend a few days here, taking in the spectacular natural settings. Gaze upon Ullswater lake, among others, and visit the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle. Then, take a stroll through the woods in Whinlatter Forest Park, and see the views from up high on the Honister Mountain Pass.

From the countryside you’ll travel to the city, getting the opportunity to experience the wonderful streetscapes of Edinburgh. Here you’ll be able to wander about at your own leisure. You can take in all the main tourist attractions, or just relax in a quaint coffee shop and watch the day go by.

Then it’s time to explore the sites of Outlander’s most famous scenes!

The 8-day Lake District and Outlander Journey from Manchester makes sure to bring you to the most recognisable locations from the TV series. You’ll get to see the real-life settings that became Cranesmuir and 1940s Inverness. As well as the Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum, where the replica 18th-century village came in handy for shooting period scenes. You’ll also see memorials to the Jacobite Risings, like the Culloden battlefield, and the Glenfinnan Monument.

And of course, no Outlander tour would be complete without visiting some castles. On this 8-day trip, you’ll stop at Castle Leod, Duone Castle, and Blackness Castle. All of which either feature in the TV series or inspired locations from the story.