Lake District Tour: Scenic Mountain Passes

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 - Delight in 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…
What's Included
  • 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)
  • Headphones not provided
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…

Location
Windermere Tourist Information Centre
Victoria Street
What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides 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.

Customer Ratings
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Martincg1038xy
Jul 10, 2026
A Day Out Well Worth Taking - An excellent value trip with a very good guide in a good quality mini-bus
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Bensi1301yw
Jul 5, 2026
Great day out! - We had a great trip with Mark H who was very friendly, informative and a skilled driver! The views were spectacular and the day was planned out perfectly so that we could enjoy the afternoon events at Muncaster. Mark had a lot of amazing knowledge about the Lake District's history and was engaging throughout. He also navigated the Hardknott and Wrynose passes very well. Thanks to Mark for an amazing day!
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Paul_c
May 8, 2026
High country tour - Best tour we’ve been on in Uk and we’ve been on lots of them over the years. I would highly recommend this company
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Carolynmg6389ga
May 5, 2026
Amazing day trip to get away from Lakes crowds - Highly recommend for a relaxing day out experiencing the high passes (without having to drive the narrow road yourself). Really got to see Lakes beauty, diversity and key locations and the visit to Muncaster castle was interesting. Andy our driver was wonderful.
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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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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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Veronica_a
Jun 15, 2026
I wrote a day before to... - I wrote a day before to know the departure time from the meeting point; they told me it was between 9:25 and 9:35 AM, but the van left at 9:24 AM; I saw them leave. No one contacted me via WhatsApp, nor by call, nor by message.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).