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Lake District Tour: Scenic Mountain Passes
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296 Ratings
Cumbria
Embark on the Mountain Goat High Mountain Passes Tour and journey through the steepest paths of Great Britain. Traverse the famous Hardknott and Wrynose mountain passes, visit a 2nd century Roman fort, and discover the untouched beauty of the Western Lake District.
Embark on the Mountain Goat High Mountain Passes Tour and journey through the steepest paths of Great Britain. Traverse the famous Hardknott and Wrynose mountain passes, visit a 2nd century Roman fort, and discover the untouched beauty of the Western Lake District.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mountain Goat Tours - Embark on an exciting Lake District adventure tour.
- Great Langdale - Relish the breathtaking views of the Langdale Valley.
- Hardknott Roman Fort - Journey across Hardknott Pass, passing the historic Roman fort before descending into Eskdale.
- Wrynose Pass - Traverse the picturesque Wrynose Pass as you explore…
- Mountain Goat Tours - Embark on an exciting Lake District adventure tour.
- Great Langdale - Relish the breathtaking views of the Langdale Valley.
- Hardknott Roman Fort - Journey across Hardknott Pass, passing the historic Roman fort before descending into Eskdale.
- Wrynose Pass - Traverse the picturesque Wrynose Pass as you explore the untamed Lake District.
- Muncaster Castle - Uncover the fascinating history of Muncaster Castle, with a delightful lunch included in your ticket. Enjoy time to explore the grounds and witness the renowned Bird of Prey show that Muncaster is famous for.
- Wast Water - Pause to admire the scenery at Wastwater, England’s deepest lake.
- Mountain Goat Tours - Conclude your wonderful day exploring the magnificent Lake District.
What's Included
- Lunch
- On-board commentary in English
- Entrance to the Castle and Grounds
- Transport in a small mini-coach
- Lunch
- On-board commentary in English
- Entrance to the Castle and Grounds
- Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
- Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
Additional Information
Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the charming Langdale Valley, stopping for photos at the stunning Blea Tarn. Continue to the impressive Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Next, brace yourself for the renowned Hardknott Pass, celebrated as one of the steepest and most…
Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the charming Langdale Valley, stopping for photos at the stunning Blea Tarn. Continue to the impressive Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Next, brace yourself for the renowned Hardknott Pass, celebrated as one of the steepest and most challenging roads in Britain.
Proceed to Wastwater, the deepest lake in England.
Arrive at the historic Muncaster Castle, where you can enjoy a lunch made from local ingredients before exploring the castle at your own pace.
Wander through the beautifully designed gardens or try your hand at archery, axe throwing, and crossbow in the Weapons Hall.
Be sure to catch the famous daily flying display at 2pm featuring owls, falcons, eagles, and even vultures—a highlight of any visit.
- Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking is involved
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat
- Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
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Location
Windermere Tourist Information Centre
Victoria Street
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If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(296 Ratings)
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Aidanl406
Oct 23, 2025
Great experience - An incredible tour packed with fascinating facts about the Lake District, that even as a local, I learned things I’d never heard before! The drive offers breathtaking scenery, including a visit to Manchester castle. The driver I had, Derek, was friendly and knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone, young or old, with a love of history and beautiful landscapes!
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Storyteller807218
Oct 19, 2025
Amazing day tour - Amazing high adventure tour day with Mark P, tour from Windermere through the passes and muncaster castle. Thank you for a fantastic day, would totally recommend.
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Peterbh6093rj
Sep 26, 2025
Leisurely tour of some spectacular scenery - Tour host was the highlight. He was friendly, funny and very informative. he was also a superb driver, negotiating the winding roads of the Lakes with ease. The scenery was spectacular as was the visit Muncaster Castle. The lunch provided was excellent, more food than we could eat. Muncaster was interesting, we participated in the ax throwing and archery, first time for both of us. The amount of time spent at each location was perfect and the small tour group made the journey a lot more pleasant. I highly recommend this tour guide and this tour for single folks and couples of all ages.
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Lainewendy59
Sep 23, 2025
Don’t miss this !! - Today our driver and guide Andy provided us with a fabulous experience. His knowledge of the local and regional area was fantastic. Andy made us all feel
Very comfortable and engaged with everyone on the bus. He went above and beyond to ensure we didn’t miss a thing and he mastered the drive that would have had the most seasoned of drivers a little tense at times. Thanks for a brilliant day Andy. If you are looking for a great day trip, don’t hesitate to book this tour with Andy from Mountain Goat.
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Judithd387
Sep 12, 2025
A to do again trip. - Booked it as a surprise for hubby for our 40th Wedding Anniversary and he couldn't have been more pleased with the day. The scenery is fantastic with stops not only just for comfort breaks but to stop view and photograph it. Muncaster Castle had everything you could need from Castle viewing, Axe throwing and Birds of prey to see flying. Our driver Tony was brilliant. He made you feel comfortable from the start. His commentary was informative and fun. We couldn't have asked for a better driver. Tony's driving skills were impeccable.
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Her142
Sep 4, 2025
A very enjoyable day - We enjoyed this trip. Driver Tony was a great driver through all the narrow and twisty roads. He gave us an interesting commentary throughout the trip giving information about the history and geography of the Lake District.
We were able to have plenty of stops to get out and stretch our legs and take photos, attending 2 cafes for a drink and toilet stops. We also had a good lunch break (just over 2 hours) at Muncaster castle, 45 mins having lunch in the cafe (which is included in the price of the day), watching the birds of prey display (the best one I have ever seen), a look round the castle, and a trip to the gift shop.
We saw a few of the Lakes and drove back along the coast for some of the way.
Everything was very well planned. Highly recommend!
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Niki_v
Aug 28, 2025
Excellent tour!!! - I really recommend this tour. Duncan was a very knowledgeable guide and excellent driver. Don't drive yourself on these narrow roads. There's lots of traffic and the roads are very steep. Take this tour instead, no stress and enjoy the landscapes.
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Tinapr6332ei
Aug 25, 2025
Amazing tour - The tour was absolutely amazing stunning views great locations. Graham was very informative. Made the whole experience more interesting. I’m already looking forward to
Booking my next tour.
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John
Aug 19, 2025
What a Great Day Out. - A bright sunny morning found we two departing Windermere on a Mountain Goat Tour.Duncan was our driver.We endured exciting passages through the lakes.Wrynose pass and Hardnott pass were two major inclusions on our comfortable bus.We passed lake upon lake and Tarn after Tarn,stopping for photography on the way.Duncan was well read on the many aspects of the history.We arrived at Muncaster Castle,and after a light lunch inclusive,we ventured through the venue.We toured for about seven hours.A good value tour.
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Timcv6389gs
Sep 30, 2025
Really good value for money and a good way to see the wilder side of the Lake District - A wonderful trip with Tony. a first rate driver and guide. Superb scenery, accompanied by his gentle, witty and yet unobtrusive commentary.
We would have liked more time to enjoy the high passes, for example the Roman ruins, and then perhaps linked up with Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for a run, re joining the coach further along.
Muncaster Castle needed a lot more time to really enjoy as an attraction in its own right.
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