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
  • Have a go at Axe Throwing, Archery and Crossbows in the Weapons Hall at Muncaster Castle
  • Enjoy the daily flying display with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures
  • Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
  • Entry to Muncaster Castle, explore the grand state rooms, renowned Library and the Tapestry Room
  • Lunch
  • On-board commentary in English
  • 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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Markdu4151pi
Aug 29, 2026
Faultless tours - As a coach driver, three times I have had a group go out with Mountain Goat and each time was faultless. Excellent, knowledgeable drivers, in clean, new, minibuses. Tony and Elliott this week cannot be recommended enough. Tours are not cheap but worth every penny.
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D2459kdcarolinem
Aug 26, 2026
Definitely recommend - Best tour ever with our tour guide and driver Steve. Great day spent with really relaxed atmosphere and nice people. We went to the best photo spots and Steve was full of great facts and information throughout our journey. Having someone who was truly passionate about the region as well as being an excellent driver was fabulous. The longest stop was Muncaster Castle, where we arrived in time for lunch and the bird of prey show, followed by axe throwing and a walk around the castle, all included in the price. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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Amandamacnab
Aug 20, 2026
A very excellent tour A MUST DO you definitely must go - We had an excellent day absolutely lovely views Tony was our guide he was very polite and friendly he went above and beyond. pointing out places of interest and very informative about the history which made our tour, I would definitely be back doing more tours in the future 😀
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Edgarat9163bf
Jul 27, 2026
A must do! - What an incredible experience! This tour exceeded every expectation we had and ended up being one of the highlights of my trip, it was an incredible way for my partner and I to celebrate our 9 year anniversary! The scenery throughout the route was absolutely breathtaking, with countless opportunities to stop and take photos of the beautiful Lake District. A huge part of what made the experience so memorable was our guide, Steve. His passion for the Lake District was obvious from the very beginning, and his knowledge of the area’s history, landscapes, and local people was incredible. He was friendly, approachable, helpful, and genuinely trustworthy, and he went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic day. The activities when we got to the castle were brilliant too, we had a great time with the archery and axe throwing, which added something a little different to the experience. Lunch was excellent, with very generous portions and a hot drink included, which was a lovely touch. As well as enjoying the stunning scenery, I came away having learned so much about the history of the Lake District and the people who have shaped it over the years. It was informative, fun, and incredibly well organised from start to finish. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. If you’re visiting the Lake District, this is an experience you shouldn’t miss!
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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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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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