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Lake District Tour: Scenic Mountain Passes
4.9
10 Ratings
Oxenholme
Embark on a thrilling High Adventure Tour from Oxenholme and discover the majestic beauty of Lake District’s central mountains and western fells. Traverse steep passes, ascend breathtaking fells, and enjoy stunning views of Wastwater on this full-day excursion.
Embark on a thrilling High Adventure Tour from Oxenholme and discover the majestic beauty of Lake District’s central mountains and western fells. Traverse steep passes, ascend breathtaking fells, and enjoy stunning views of Wastwater on this full-day excursion.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oxenholme - Pickup will be arranged from Oxenholme Train Station.
- Great Langdale - Experience breathtaking views of the Langdale Valley.
- Hardknott Pass - Journey across one of England’s steepest mountain passes, Hardknott.
- Hardknott Roman Fort - Pass by the ancient Roman Fort.
- Wrynose Pass - Traverse one of England’s most…
- Oxenholme - Pickup will be arranged from Oxenholme Train Station.
- Great Langdale - Experience breathtaking views of the Langdale Valley.
- Hardknott Pass - Journey across one of England’s steepest mountain passes, Hardknott.
- Hardknott Roman Fort - Pass by the ancient Roman Fort.
- Wrynose Pass - Traverse one of England’s most renowned mountain passes.
- Muncaster Castle - Explore the historic Muncaster Castle, savor a delightful lunch, and uncover the fascinating history of this historic residence.
- Wast Water - Visit the deepest lake, surrounded by stunning views of England’s highest mountain.
- Oxenholme - Conclude your wonderful day exploring the Lake District.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off at Oxenholme Train Station
- Lunch
- On-board commentary in English
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
- Entrance into the Castle and grounds
- Transport in a small mini-coach
- Pick up and drop off at Oxenholme Train Station
- Lunch
- On-board commentary in English
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
- Entrance into the Castle and grounds
- Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
- Headphones not provided
- 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…
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 challenging roads in Britain.
Proceed to Wastwater, the deepest lake in England.
Arrive at the historic Muncaster Castle, where you can enjoy a lunch made from local ingredients before exploring the castle at your own pace.
Wander through the beautifully designed gardens or try your hand at archery, axe throwing, and crossbow in the Weapons Hall.
Be sure to catch the famous daily flying display at 2pm featuring owls, falcons, eagles, and even vultures—a highlight of any visit.
- Please arrive on time as the tour cannot wait for late passengers or late trains
- Children must be 5 years or older
- 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
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
- Access Code for Mountain Goat App; MP&MC26
- If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.
Location
Oxenholme Station - Car Park
Oxenholme Road
Main Departure Location: Oxenholme Railway Station, Booking Office, Platform 1
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Please meet the driver-guide at the ticket office on Platform 1.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tyauvin
Jul 10, 2025
Brilliant day out - Group from Maynes Holidays booked 3 minibuses for this tour and got to say it was the highlight of there week. Minibuses were smart & comfortable, views were exceptional , all 3 drivers Mark , Lisa & Toni were brilliant , very friendly & helpful nothing was a problem. Would highly recommend this trip.
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Rowt2015
Apr 11, 2025
Great day out - Mark and Tony gave us a great day out sharing their in-depth knowledge in the commentary.
The narrow, steep, twisting Wrynose and Hardknott Passes were expertly negotiated by Mark on our way to Muncaster Castle. Here we were served a delicious lunch, followed by a Birds of Prey display and self-guided tour of the castle.
Many thanks to Mark and Tony who were helpful and courteous throughout our very enjoyable trip.
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W7540ttrichardc
Aug 17, 2024
A great day out in the south Lake District. - A lovely day spent travelling the south Lake District on this trip. Our driver, Tony, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful without being overly chatty whilst driving.
The weather certainly helped provide some lovely views of the Lakes and we drove up roads which I certainly would not have been confident enough to do so. A great trip which I would recommend to anyone wanting to see more of the wonderful scenery without the hassle of driving.
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Curiosity813246
May 27, 2024
100% recommended - Trip with Tony! Very good driver, very knowledgeable about Lake District, and making our rainy day espectacular. He is super nice and I really enjoyed this trip! I recommend this company tour, they are serious, reliable and worth the money. Thank you for everything! :)
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Daydream39931301724
May 23, 2024
A wet High Adventure experience. - Despite some awful weather, I loved the day. Tony went above and beyond to make sure we didn't miss anything. The drives over the Langdale passes were absolutely spectacular. He answered every question I threw at him and was very professional. I would definitely use Mountain Goat again and recommend it to anyone who wants a great day out.
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Chriswillis14
Apr 29, 2024
Great trip - Duncan was friendly and professional, very informative and very considerate of my husband’s limited mobility needs. He was an excellent driver and we felt very safe over the high passes!
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Poojac2016
Aug 27, 2019
Great tour with Mountain Goat - Heres a shout out to Derek from the High Adventure tour from Windermere for an amazing experience! Derek was funny and full of interesting trivia about the Lake District and was really good with allowing us time at the view points, the passes, the Roman fort to take in the real essence of the National Park! We got to see the real, raw natural beauty of the region and it was an exhilarating and real eye-opening expereience for us! The Lake District is so much more than Windermere or Ambleside! Would totally recommend it!
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Mcgillcollege
Aug 14, 2019
Excellent destinations, guide, and vehicle - We travel a lot, and generally prefer researching an area and creating our own self-guided tours, but we departed from our norm in the Lake District and did the full-day "High Adventure" tour with Mountain Goat, and are very glad we did.
For one day we enjoyed hours of beautiful vistas and informed commentary by our guide, and began to understand the hold that the Lake District has on locals and visitors alike.
The tour took us through several lush valleys to high vantage points with captivating views. All of these sites are logistically difficult for visitors to reach efficiently. The train and bus schedules are awkward to synchronize, and the narrow and sometimes steep roads require a driver's full-time attention, including awareness of the unwritten code for preventing, and when necessary untangling, awkward passing situations, sometimes necessitating backing down a narrow road in search of a spot wide enough to let the oncoming vehicle inch past.
Enter Derek, our guide and driver for the day, whose consummate driving skills enabled us to relax over the tricky bits of the drive in the comfort of Mountain Goat's 16-passenger Mercedes Benz Sprinter van.
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Better yet, Derek's commentary was knowledgable, articulate, and entertaining, and we came away with the beginnings of an understanding of the history and current issues in the district. We never felt rushed, and he balanced viewpoint stops, photo ops, a lunch stop, and bathroom breaks well.
We're doing another tour with Mountain Goat tomorrow, and would love to come back for more in the shoulder season or even the winter when places like Windermere are less crowded.
For people who want to do extended hikes, investing one day in a tour with Mountain Goat might be a good way to identify the areas you'd like to return to on your own by bus, train, or car, and to learn what accommodation is available nearby so you could be out on the trail early without a long drive.
We recommend Mountain Goat Tours highly, and look forward to tomorrow's "Ten Lakes Spectacular",
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Keshavr01
Jul 15, 2019
Amazing tour - It’s a nice tour to roam around the Lake District. It takes you around different valleys and lakes in the District. The narrow gauge rail is fun to travel in. Perfect for people arriving in the morning and leaving in the evening via oxenholme station.
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R8820zhstephena
Sep 21, 2026
WOW - What a trip.The cost of this trip may seem high, but the cost to make repairs to your own car will be higher. With hairpin bends and gradients as high as 40% plus the very narrow roads with oncoming traffic make this a good buy. The other benefit is that only the passengers in your car will see anything, the driver needs to pay full attention at all times to the road and other drivers, especially those drivers who have no idea how wide their vehicle is.
When we booked we were told that the ONLY pickup place was Oxenholme, this was not true and cost us 30pounds for an Uber from Ambleside only to find that we were the only ones picked up there all others on our trip were either picked up in Windermere or at the Bus Station in Ambleside which was less than 100 yards from our Guest House there.
Admission to the Castle and a really good lunch were included in the price. We would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys the Lake District because you will be able to see things that you might otherwise miss.
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