Lake District Tour: Scenic Mountain Passes
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9 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.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wrynose Pass - Journey across one of England’s most renowned mountain passes.
  • Hardknott Pass - Traverse one of England’s steepest mountain passes, Hardknott.
  • Wast Water - Explore the deepest lake, surrounded by breathtaking views of England’s tallest mountain.
  • Muncaster Castle - Explore the historic Muncaster Castle, savor a…
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What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off at Oxenholme Train Station
  • Lunch
  • Entrance into the Castle and grounds
  • On-board commentary in English
  • Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
  • Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
Additional Information

Please be aware: Hardknott & Wrynose Pass will be closed from June 30th to July 4th. During these dates, the tour will take a route through the Duddon Valley.
The journey begins with a scenic drive through the charming Langdale Valley, including a photo opportunity at Blea Tarn. Continue to the impressive Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road…

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Location
1 Oxenholme Rd
Oxenholme Road
Main Departure Location: Oxenholme Railway Station, Booking Office, Platform 1 What 3 Words - ///casino.swift.enable 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.

Customer Ratings
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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. . 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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