High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Description
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the picturesque Langdale Valley, with a photo stop at Blea Tarn. Continue to the dramatic Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road reveals breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Next, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, known as one of the steepest and most challenging roads in Britain. Onwards you’ll travel to the deepest lake in England, Wastwater. Arrive at the medieval Muncaster Castle, enjoy a locally sourced lunch before setting out to explore the castle at your leisure. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens or test your skills in the Weapons Hall with archery, axe throwing, and crossbow. Don’t miss the famous daily flying display at 2pm with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures! —a highlight of any visit.
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Itinerary
Begin your Lake District adventure tour.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Langdale valley
Travel across Hardknott Pass, past the ancient Roman fort before you descend into Eskdale.
Travel through the beautiful Wrynose Pass as you adventure into the wild Lake District.
Discover the fasinating history of Muncaster Castle, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, included with your ticket. Have time to explore the grounds and watch the famous Bird of Prey show that Muncaster do so well.
Stop to take in the views at Wastwater, England's deepest lake.
End your fantastic day exploring the stunning Lake District.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour
- 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
- Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat
- Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. 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.
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- 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.
Reviews(299)
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.
We're sorry to hear that you weren't satisfied with your experience Veronica. Our team went to great efforts to reply to your Viator and WhatsApp messages confirming the pick up time for your tour, which unfortunately do have delays when communicating through a third party platform. However, you were not present at the pick up point on time and our driver couldn't wait any longer than the additional 10 minutes due to having other passengers on board. We believe you saw our Ten Lakes departing and mistook the vehicle as your Mountain passes tour, which was not the case and was reiterated over multiple WhatsApp messages from our team. We're sorry that you didn't manage to join the tour but our team couldn't have gone to greater lengths to make sure you had the correct information and to assist yourself in a calm and friendly demeanour. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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
Thank you Paul, what an honour! We are thrilled to hear your kind words about our High Adventure tour and to be classed as the best tours you have been on is a delight to hear. Thank you for choosing Mountain Goat and we can only hope to welcome you again on another Lake District tour in the near future.
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.
Thank you Carolyn for your kind review about our High Adventure tour! We are delighted to hear about your great day with Andy, exploring the Lake District's hidden spots and wonders. Thank you for choosing Mountain and we hope to welcome you again very soon.
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!
Hi Aidan, thank you for your kind words in regards to the High Adventure Tour and Derek our driver! We will pass on the gratitude to Derek and we hope to see you again on another Mountain Goat 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.
Thank you for your great review! Mark P will be happy to hear you enjoyed the adventure through the passes and Muncaster Castle. We appreciate your recommendation!
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.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad Tony’s gentle and witty commentary enhanced your trip. We appreciate your feedback about the timing and attractions as it helps us improve future tours. We hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat adventure soon!
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.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your tour host made the day friendly, fun and informative while expertly navigating the Lakes. It’s great that you enjoyed Muncaster Castle, the activities, and the generous lunch. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat tour soon!
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.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear Andy made your day so memorable with his expert driving, local knowledge and warm hospitality. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to welcome you back on another Mountain Goat adventure soon!
Booked it as a surprise for hubby for our 40th Wedding Anniversary and he couldn't have been more pleased with the day. The scenery is fantastic with stops not only just for comfort breaks but to stop view and photograph it. Muncaster Castle had everything you could need from Castle viewing, Axe throwing and Birds of prey to see flying. Our driver Tony was brilliant. He made you feel comfortable from the start. His commentary was informative and fun. We couldn't have asked for a better driver. Tony's driving skills were impeccable.
Thank you for your wonderful review, and congratulations on your 40th Wedding Anniversary! We’re so happy to hear that the tour was the perfect surprise and that you both enjoyed the beautiful scenery and unique stops. Muncaster Castle is indeed a special place, and we're glad it added to the experience. Tony will be thrilled to know his driving, commentary, and hospitality made your day even more memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another fantastic adventure!
We enjoyed this trip. Driver Tony was a great driver through all the narrow and twisty roads. He gave us an interesting commentary throughout the trip giving information about the history and geography of the Lake District. We were able to have plenty of stops to get out and stretch our legs and take photos, attending 2 cafes for a drink and toilet stops. We also had a good lunch break (just over 2 hours) at Muncaster castle, 45 mins having lunch in the cafe (which is included in the price of the day), watching the birds of prey display (the best one I have ever seen), a look round the castle, and a trip to the gift shop. We saw a few of the Lakes and drove back along the coast for some of the way. Everything was very well planned. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great day with Tony and enjoyed the balance of scenic drives, informative commentary, and well-timed stops. Muncaster Castle sounds like a highlight, and we're glad you enjoyed the birds of prey display and included lunch. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another Mountain Goat tour!
