Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District The English Lake District
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Cumbria
Experience the beauty of the English Lake District on a full-day Ten Lakes Tour. Explore stunning landscapes, visit iconic sights, and learn about the region's history and geology.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mountain Goat Tours - Start the tour and meet all passengers at the main pickup point.
- Glenridding - The first stop is in the beautiful village of Glennridding, nestled in the Ullswater valley.
- Ullswater Lake - Stop by the shores of Ullswater for photographs.
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 - Visit the ancient stone circle of Castlerigg, thought to be 4,000 years old.
- Keswick - Stop in the charming town of Keswick and explore.
- Ashness Bridge - Ashness Bridge
- Honister Slate Mine - Stop at Honister where you will be treated to some of the most beautiful views in the Lake District.
- Buttermere Lake - Buttermere is well known to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the national park.
- Thirlmere - Pass by the man made reservoir nestled in the shadow of Helvellyn.
- Grasmere - Stop in the charming village of Grasmere and pass by the Lake.
- Rydal Water - Pass by the stunning Rydal water.
- Mountain Goat Tours - End your fantastic day tour at your drop off point.
- Mountain Goat Tours - N.B. Between Monday 19 September 2022 and Friday 18th November 2022 there are road closures on the A592 (Ullswater) this means between Mondays to Fridays during the dates above the tour will visit 8 lakes, missing out Ullswater and Brotherwaters. Diversions are via the A591. Our Driver Guides will use their experience showing the best of the Lakes. We apologise for this change, but it is completely out of our hands. For more information please visit our blog page, click here.
What's Included
- On-board English commentary
- Transport via mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Food & drink
- Additional Entrance fees
- Drivers gratuity (optional)
Additional Information
The Lake District in England, a recent addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a sight to behold. As you take in the sweeping landscapes and rugged fells, listen to your guide’s insights on the history, geology, and the influential figures that have shaped this beloved region.
Journey past some of the most stunning views the region has to offer, including Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Ullswater, Honister pass, and Grasmere. The itinerary includes numerous stopovers, with the Castlerigg Stone Circle and its breathtaking panoramic vistas being a highlight. Our amiable driver/guide will share informative commentary throughout this full-day tour of enchanting lakes and majestic mountains.
- Children must be over the age of 5 to travel on this tour
- 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 tour starts from Windermere Information Centre @ 9.40am. 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.
Location
Mountain Goat Tours
Victoria Street
Meet at 09:40am outside Windermere Information Centre.
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We meet passengers who select this option at the Windermere Information Centre which is approximately 100m from Windermere Train Station at the top of Victoria Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Terry_l
Apr 25, 2024
Great time! - The driver and his assistant were very pleasant to talk with and journey about with. They were both very knowledgeable!
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Dreamer47132291121
Apr 25, 2024
Tour of a lifetime - This was a once in a life time tour we were taken on routes normal tourists cars would never go. On the day of this tour the Kirkstone Pass was closed for road repairs. So our tour driver MARK added a number of other routes to the tour. We went up a number of single track roads to areas with unique views of the Lakes and countryside around them.
Mark gave us a running commentary of the areas we drove through, he was obviously passionate about the Lake District and knew la lot of history about it, he stopped a number of times to give us time to take memorable photos.
I would highly recommend this tour company.
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Steven_c
Apr 24, 2024
A lifetime of memories in a one day tour. - Fantastic scenery and a great mix of fellow sightseer's on the van. One of the joys of small group tours is getting to make new friends. Mountain Goat's guide/driver Patrick was, very knowledgeable and personable. As first time visitors to the lakes district the tour gave us a broad overview of the area. So beautiful! We will definitely be back to the region and look forward to booking our next tour with Viator/Mountain Goat.
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Ricko854
Apr 24, 2024
A highlight of my trip away - The region is amazing. So much to see. A truly wonderful experience. We were blessed with terrific weather and our driver Tony was the true professional. Very attentive, caring and safe.
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Katy_m
Apr 23, 2024
A grand day out round the lake district - We were rather upset when our original trip was cancelled 4 days before we were due to go. We got a full refund immediately and were able to book a similar trip which went very well. We were very lucky to have a full day of cold clear sunny Lake district weather with some beautiful views and our driver, Geoff , was amazing very knowledgeable kind and patient would book this again.
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Seema_m
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour and went into... - Great tour and went into the depths of the park! The tour operator was very nice as well. Highly recommend it.
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Trek564594
Apr 20, 2024
Thank You, Tim - Tim Pryce was our tour guide. He is an amazing person - cheerful, helpful, kind and caring. He made every moment of our tour interesting and fun. Kept us all interested, happy and cheerful with his wit and and incredible knowledge of the places he took us to visit. Oh yes, and he recites poetry so beautifully :)
Thank you, Tim, for making our Lake District visit so enjoyable :)
Indira
from Toronto, Canada
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Lilsy
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent lakes tour! - Yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed the full day tour around the lakes with Tim, our tour guide/driver.
Tim was very knowledgeable and kept us informed of interesting points and stories during the course of the drive. He had an enthusiastic demeanour and his love of the beautiful surroundings shone through as someone who genuinely enjoys their job. As a solo traveller, Tim’s friendliness made me feel looked after and at ease.
We had sufficient breaks for photos, refreshments and toilet stops.
I have no hesitation in recommending this tour, as you will get to see and learn far more than touring in your own car.
Many thanks Tim and Mountain Goat for a memorable day out!!
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Gilbert_w
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent for a short stay in the Lake District - A lot packed in to a short period of time. Highly recommend if only visiting the Lake District for a few days. Our guide Kevin was outstanding. Really knows his history of the area.
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Ronwitsenboer
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent way to discover the Lake District - The most complete way to discover the Lake District in one day. Including a fantastically professional driver and host (Peter Fox) who will pleasantly take you through history and the present. Absolutely worth it!
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