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.
Highlights
What's included
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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 our 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.
Reviews(302)
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 😀
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!
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Mountain Passes and Muncaster Castle tour and a huge congratulations from all the team here at Mountain Goat! We're delighted that you would choose our tour to celebrate your anniversary and very pleased to hear that you loved the day with our driver guide Steve. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed lunch, the spectacular mountain passes and the activities at Muncaster (which is my highlight of the tour!). Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
An excellent value trip with a very good guide in a good quality mini-bus
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle. We're delighted that you enjoyed our luxury vehicle with our driver guide, adventuring through the mountain passes and exploring Muncaster Castle. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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!
Thank you Ben for your 5 star review of our Mountain Passes and Muncaster Castle tour with our driver guide Mark! We are delighted to learn about your great day adventuring through the mountain passes and enjoying the activities and history of Muncaster Castle! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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!
