Mountain Goat Celebrates Banner Year of Growth and Accolades

Mountain Goat received several prestigious accolades for its commitment to high-quality visitor experiences.

As its busy summer season concludes, Mountain Goat, the iconic sightseeing tour company established in 1972, is celebrating significant achievements, including major tourism awards and milestones in its expanding operation hubs. The company also confirmed it will maintain a robust, though slightly reduced, tour schedule throughout the upcoming winter months.

Mountain Goat will continue offering its popular day trips to North Wales and the Lake District direct from Manchester during the winter. Year-round tours covering the Dales, Moors, and Lake District will also remain available from the company’s York and Lake District bases.

The announcement comes as Mountain Goat marks 10 years of successful operation from its York base and six years from Manchester, signifying a decade of strategic expansion beyond its roots in the North West.

"The success of our tours is truly defined by our wonderful driver guides, who are often the highlight of our customers’ experience—second only to the spectacular sights and scenery they explore," said [Asia Connors, Group Sales & Marketing Manager]. "We are thrilled to close out the summer season with such strong achievements that validate their passion and our half-century commitment to quality tourism."

Major Recognition and Milestones

Mountain Goat received several prestigious accolades for its commitment to high-quality visitor experiences:

• Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025: Mountain Goat was recognized in the top 10% of listings worldwide for its guided tours in the Lake District, an award based on millions of positive reviews and ratings from travellers.
• Visit Britain Quality Assured Status: The company has successfully retained its Quality Assured Status as a Visitor Attraction.
• Visit York Tourism Awards 2026 Finalist: To celebrate a decade of touring from its historic city base, Mountain Goat has been shortlisted as Experience of the Year Finalists in the prestigious 2026 Visit York Tourism Awards.

A Legacy of Local Connection

Since its first minibus service in 1972—which re-established a vital connection between Lakeland villages like Bowness on Windermere and Glenridding on Ullswater—Mountain Goat has built a legacy of connecting visitors with the area's history and spectacular scenery, led by knowledgeable local guides.