- Mountain Goat Tours - Begin your morning tour of six famous lakes at your chosen pickup point.
- Kirkstone Pass - Travel up the Kirkstone Pass, where you will have a chance to take photographs of the stunning Lake District.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit here on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Glenridding - Stop for a quick coffee in Glenridding, nestled on the shore of the stunning lake, Ullswater.
- Ullswater - Travel along the shore of this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by majestic fells.
Please note: *Due to Kirkstone Pass road closures, the tour will not visit Ullswater or Brotherswater on the following dates:
6th March 2023 - 3rd April 2023
5th June 2023 - 3rd July 2023
11th September 2023 for 2+ weeks
1st March 2024 - 22nd March 2024
These tours will still be running as usual but with a temporary diversion route; the duration of your experience will remain the same with another spectacular scenery visit added elsewhere.
- Castlerigg Stone Circle - Pay a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 4,000 years old this circle was put into place before Stone Henge!
- Thirlmere - Pass by this man made reservoir.
- Grasmere - Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and links to William Wordsworth.
- Mountain Goat Tours - Finish your morning tour where you were picked up.
- On-board commentary in English
- Transport in a small mini-coach
- Food & drink
- Additional Entrance fees
- Drivers gratuity (Optional)
When pressed for time in the Lake District, this half-day tour works wonders by enabling you to witness a lot in little time. This tour not only encompasses visits to six diverse Lakes (alternatively referred to as Tarns, Meres, and Waters) but also includes a journey across Kirkstone pass, panoramic views at Castlerigg Stone Circle, and a stopover at the enchanting Grasmere village.
- Children must be 5 years or older and have their own seat
- 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
- 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.
- Westmorland and Furness Council are working towards upgrading and improving the safety of the A592 (Kirkstone Pass) which connects Windermere to Brotherswater and Ullswater. Unfortunately this does mean the road is closed for specific periods throughout the year, including 5th June 2023 – 3rd July 2023, 2nd October – 16th October and 1st March 2024 – 22nd March 2024. We are sorry for the inconvenience, please note our tours will still be running as usual but with a temporarily diverted route during this period.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.