Mountain Goat High Mountain Passes Tour: Journey Through Steepest Paths of Great Britain
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264 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mountain Goat Tours - Begin your Lake District adventure tour.
  • Great Langdale - Enjoy spectacular views of the Langdale valley
  • Hardknott Roman Fort - Travel across Hardknott Pass, past the ancient Roman fort before you descend into Eskdale.
  • Wrynose Pass - Travel through the beautiful Wrynose Pass as you adventure into the wild Lake District.
  • Wast Water - Stop to take in the views at Wastwater, England’s deepest lake.
  • Mountain Goat Tours - End your fantastic day exploring the stunning Lake District.
What's Included
  • On-board English commentary
  • Transport via mini-coach
What's Not Included
  • Food & drink
  • Additional Entrance fees
  • Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a timeless journey through the Western Lakes, along a pathway first tread by the Romans! This journey encapsulates the beauty of the Western Lake District, featuring the famed mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose – two of the steepest in all of Great Britain. Along the way, witness the secluded 2nd-century Hardknott Roman Fort, where remnants of the commandant’s house, headquarters building, and bathhouse still stand. As you traverse Wrynose & Hardknott Mountain Passes, marvel at the deepest lake in England, and experience the pristine Western Lake District. Grab the opportunity to delve into the authentic Lake District through this tour!

  • Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour
  • Confirmation is received at the time of booking
  • There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
  • 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.
Location
Mountain Goat Tours
Victoria Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amelian371
May 28, 2024
Great day out - must do in the lakes - I couldn’t recommend this trip enough. You get to see so much of the lakes in one day & learn about the local area. Our tour guide Mark P was excellent - he was very informative & accommodating along with a charming charisma . His driving was particularly impressive driving up the steep winding hills. Such a fun day out with amazing views even In the rain - don't hesitate to book.
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Amelia_n
May 28, 2024
Amazing trip - must do in the lakes - I couldn’t recommend this trip enough. You get to see so much of the lakes in one day & learn about the local area. Our tour guide Mark P was excellent - he was very informative & accommodating along with a charming charisma . His driving was particularly impressive driving up the steep winding hills. Such a fun day out with amazing views even In the rain - don't hesitate to book.
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Julie_s
May 28, 2024
Exciting adventure - The scenery was amazing and the tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable We were very satisfied with the tour and would highly recommend it
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Jenniep958
May 19, 2024
Ten Lakes tour - The day trip was brilliant and Tim our driver was the best. We went off the beaten track into beautiful country. It was so much better than driving oneself Thank you Tim for a wonderful day
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Thorhendrix123
May 13, 2024
A Fantastic Tour in the Lake District - Our tour was taken with Dave, who was not only an excellent driver but was also very informative, with lots of information on the area. We toured some villages until we came to Hardknott pass, which was one of my favourite parts of the trip and was memorising. We also visited Wast Water Lake which was beautiful. The day finished off with a cool miniature train ride. Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the Lakes.
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Veni_vidi_essi
May 7, 2024
A truly amazing day out on the High Altitude tour. - We spent a truly amazing day out on the High Altitude tour. Our fantastic guide Tony knew all the best places to visit and stop, and was extremely knowledgeable (and entertaining). He was a very careful and courteous driver when taking on the challange of navigating the twists and turns of the narrow roads up and over the high passes. This was our first Mountain Goat experience, and we look forward to trying some of the other tours next time we holiday here. All in all, a highly recommended trip, thank you Tony!!
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Linda_m
May 5, 2024
Spectacular views and guide. - The views and seeing an area of England that I did not know existed. The country side was spectacular and the guide was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver in difficult terrain.
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Tinapr6332ei
May 4, 2024
Outstanding tour - A fantastic tour well worth the money, Dave was fabulous and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour, The views are breathtaking. Looking forward to my next tour with mounting goats.
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Wingsze_l
Apr 29, 2024
A pleasant trip - Duncan, the tour guide and driver, is very knowledgeable and very devoted in sharing what he knows about Lake District. With his help, we went to many beautiful places in the area. It was a very pleasant trip.
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Margit_s
May 18, 2024
Could have been a perfect tour - The tour had some highs and lows. Firstly and most Importantly, the driver was very good . His knowledge of the region and driving skills were amazing. Views were spectacular !!! Sadly for some reason we were taken to have a steam train ride, that was not mentioned in the tour itinerary and also i didnt notice any other reviews about it either. So I don't understand why was it added to the tour. I understand the train was old and traditional, but we were put into tiny kid size wagons, that were claustrophobic, dirty and full of bugs and cobwebs. Many previous reviews mention, that there was plenty of photo stops on the road and stop at the castle. However we had only two photo stops (Langdale and Wast water) in whole day and no castle. Instead of wasting around 40 min on waiting the train and riding it, we could had couple of stops for views and photos in the mountains. There were many cars and minivans parking around high passes, so I can't see one reason, why we couldn't have done it. Yes I know it is mentioned that all these passes are pass by, but if we had time for the train, we surely could have had time to really enjoy the mountains. So for me personally this train thing and lack of stops in the mountain ruined big part of the tour.
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