Borrowdale and Buttermere

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I'm starting from: Keswick

I'd like to be picked up from: Central Car Park, Heads Road, Keswick, CA12 5DN

Estimated Pickup Time: 9:25AM

A few of you? Private tours available

Adults (£20.00)

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Seniors (£20.00)

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Students (£20.00)

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Children (£15.00)

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Please note: We do not allow children under the age of 5

Your tour at a glance

Tour the Borrowdale Valley

Get off the beaten track

See the real Lake District

Enjoy stunning views of Derwentwater

View Moss Force Waterfall

Buttermere

Crummock Water in the distance

This morning tour is ideal for those who are staying in Keswick and want to get off the beaten track for 2 hours and be back in time for lunch.

The tour will head over one of Cumbria's highest passes, Honister Pass, which connects the Buttermere Valley with the eastern end of Borrowdale Valley. You will also experience Ashness Bridge, which is one of the UK's most photographed locations before being taken to Surprise view.

Tour Itinerary

Ashness Bridge

Buttermere

Honister Pass

Surprise View

Ashness Bridge

It is said that Ashness Bridge is the most photographed packhorse bridge in the Lake District. This is no surprise to us here at Mountain Goat because it is positioned in a stunning location with breath-taking views looking over Derwent water and Bassenthwaite Lake in the distance.

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Buttermere

Buttermere is at the head of the valley of the river Cocker and is fed by Gategarth Beck; walking around the 7km lakeshore path is very popular with visitors, particularly in the summer months.

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Honister Pass

Honister Pass is another of the Cumbria’s highest mountain passes, rising to 1167 feet at the summit. The pass offers a beautiful scenic drive from Keswick, which includes Newlands Pass, Buttermere and Crummock Water, which are all “off the beaten track” areas and not as busy as other parts of the Lake District.

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Surprise View

Surprise View is located just up the hill from Ashness Bridge, perched high on an oak-lined cliff edge overlooking the whole of Derwentwater, Keswick and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake! It really is worth a visit.

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Terms & Conditions

Tour

Prices

Summer

24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018

Adult	Senior	Student	Child
£20	£20	£20	£15

Tour Days

Duration

Half day 09:30 - 11:45

Activity Level

This tour is a guided scenic mini-coach tour, but there are times when you will have the option to walk up to a few hundred metres to take in a view or point of interest.

Language

English

Group Size

16 passengers

Includes

Transport in a 16 seater mini-bus;
On-board commentary in English.

Departure

Main Departure point

Keswick Central Car Park

How to find us

Pickup Service

Keswick Central Park

Our main pick up is Keswick Central Car Park, however we also pick up from Portinscale and Braithwaite.

Know before you go

Restrictions

This tour is unsuitable for children under 5.
All passengers must have their own seat.

We have private hire options available for those who have children under 5.

Luggage on board

There is space on-board for hand luggage only.

Lunch

There is no designated lunch stop on this tour.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel 48 hours prior to departure and recieve a full refund. After 48 hours no refund will be issued.

For full terms and conditions please see here.

Tour Itinerary

This fantastic morning tour will start at 9.30 from Keswick. The tour will head over one of Cumbria's highest passes, Honister Pass, which connects the Buttermere Valley with the eastern end of Borrowdale Valley. You will also experience Ashness Bridge, which is one of the UK's most photographed locations before being taken to Surprise view.

This tour is a great introduction the lakes if you're short on time.