A two-day season opener through the Lake District and Pennines — dramatic passes, sweeping open roads, a handpicked four-star base and Route GT detail from briefing to closing reception.
2 DAYS · 1 NIGHT · LAKES & PENNINES · MAXIMUM 20 CARS
Booking is open for the 2027 season opener. With a limited 20-car field, joining the list is the best way to receive booking details first. A place is confirmed only once the required deposit has been paid.
A focused weekend that puts the cars back on great roads without asking for a long break away.
Honister, Kirkstone and the Lake District’s most rewarding roads woven into one flowing route.
Higher, faster roads across the Pennines bring a different rhythm to the second driving day.
One night at Abbey House & Gardens keeps the weekend easy, comfortable and well organised.
Scenic pauses, lunch stops and time together are built around the driving rather than added afterwards.
Pre-planned navigation, radios, briefing and on-tour organisation from the first mile to the final reception.
Choose the setup that fits your Lakes Route — one car with two guests, a solo driver, or two cars sharing a room. Every option includes the same Route GT roads, hospitality and on-tour support.
Every detail is arranged so you can focus on the road, the company and the journey. The Lakes Route package brings the core driving, hotel and event elements together in one clear price.
One night at the handpicked four-star tour base with reserved parking.
A three-course group dinner on Saturday evening.
Breakfast before the final driving day.
Pre-programmed navigation loaded with the planned Route GT itinerary.
Group communication support throughout the driving programme.
Tour plates, decals, itinerary information and event essentials.
A hosted briefing before the group sets out.
A proper final gathering at the end of Sunday’s drive.
Route GT organisation and support throughout the weekend.
Guests cover their own fuel, tolls and parking outside the included hotels, plus daytime food and drink unless specifically stated. Personal travel, vehicle insurance, breakdown cover, fines, repairs and attraction entry not listed in the package are also excluded.
Meet the group, complete the drivers’ briefing and settle into a full day across the Lake District. Celebrated passes, quieter linking roads and well-timed stops lead back to Abbey House for dinner and an easy evening together.
An early start opens the road across higher ground and the sweeping Pennine landscape. The final route is designed to finish with momentum before the closing reception and an optional Sunday lunch with the group.
The Lakes Route is tested and refined to make the weekend feel much bigger than its two days. Alongside celebrated passes such as Honister and Kirkstone, the itinerary uses quieter connecting roads, open Pennine sections and carefully timed pauses so the route keeps changing character without losing its flow.
Abbey House Hotel & Gardens is the Lakes Route base — a well-established four-star property chosen for comfort, character and convenience. Breakfast, group dinner and on-site parking are all in one place, so the cars stay close and the group can properly settle in after Saturday’s drive.
Keep the main package simple, then add the parts that make the weekend work better for you. Availability is limited and any confirmed extras are added to your tour balance.
Arrive on Friday, settle in at the same hotel and walk straight into Saturday morning’s drivers’ briefing without an early journey.
Stay with the group for an optional hearty Sunday lunch after the closing reception before beginning the journey home.
Where available, choose a higher room category for a little more space and comfort during the overnight stay.
If a passenger, arrival time or room requirement needs a different arrangement, add it to your enquiry and we will confirm what is possible.
Route GT is built for people who enjoy driving. The badge is not the point: sports cars, supercars, grand tourers and less obvious enthusiast choices can all belong on the same road when the reason for being there is shared.
Pre-register for the Lakes Route and we will send the next booking update, availability and deposit information directly to you.
Use the form for questions about the Lakes Route — the car you plan to bring, room setup, passengers, arrival options, Sunday lunch or anything else you want to understand before joining the list.
These answers cover the practical points most guests ask first. Full booking, insurance and legal requirements remain in the live tour documents and Route GT terms.
The Lakes Route is designed for sports cars, supercars, grand tourers and other suitable enthusiast cars. Final vehicle suitability remains subject to the live tour criteria.
Yes. The double or twin package is designed for one car and two guests, and passengers are part of the wider Route GT experience throughout the tour.
Guests receive the navigation and tour information for the departure. Route GT tours take place on public roads and are not races, timed events or navigational competitions.
Where available, yes. The night-before option and any room upgrades can be requested when you book.
IMPORTANT: Route GT tours are social driving experiences on public roads. They are not races, speed events or navigational competitions. Guests remain responsible for their vehicle, roadworthiness, licence, insurance and compliance with road traffic law. Please read the full terms before booking.
20–21 MARCH 2027 · FROM £199 PP
