Borrowdale and Buttermere

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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.

Commentary onboard from your knowledgable driver-guide

This morning tour is ideal for those who are staying in Keswick and want to get off the beaten track for two hours to 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

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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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Keswick

Keswick is a traditional market town with so much to offer, from restaurants to shops and not forgetting the Pencil Museum. Keswick is positioned between the stunning 931 metre summit, Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, it has become a popular destination for tourists in the North Lakes.

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Tour

Prices

Summer 2021

17th May 2021 - 31st October 2021

Adult Senior Student Child
£23 £23 £23 £18

Tour Days

Summer 2021

17th May 2021 - 31st October 2021

Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

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

12 passengers

Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seater mini-bus;
  • Reduced capacity onboard
  • On-board commentary in English
  • COVID trained driver-guide

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. 

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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 24 hours prior to departure and recieve a full refund. After 24 hours no refund will be issued.

We ask you to please review our COVID-19 measures before booking a tour. 

For full terms and conditions please see here.

Tour Itinerary

This fantastic morning tour will start at 09.30am 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. 

On this short Lake District tour, you will travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see the beautiful Ashness Bridge and spectacular Surprise View. Stop en-route for photo opportunities and to enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery, this tour will give you a great taste for exploring further.
From Keswick you will travel into the Borrowdale Valley and the first stop will be at Ashness Bridge, which is said to be the most photographed packhorse bridge in the Lake District. Travel over the bridge by Mountain Goat and onto Surprise View. At Surprise View you will be wowed by the spectacular views over Derwentwater, Keswick and beyond to Bassenthwaite Lake.
 
Borrowdale Valley is said to be one of the most idyllic places in the Lake District, the magnificent fells surrounding the valley including the highest peak in England, Scafell Pike standing at 977m. You will travel through the valley admiring the farmland, dry stone walling and scenery as far as the eye can see. Continuing through the valley you will pass through the traditional villages of Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Seatoller before making your way over Honister Pass not before stopping at the top at Honister Slate Mine. Honister Pass connects Borrowdale Valley and Buttermere Valley and rises to 1167ft high with a gradient of 1 in 4. Honister Slate Mine is the last working slate mine in England, quarrying Westmorland green slate since 1728. From the top of the pass you will have the opportunity to take photos of the stunning scenery all around. You will then travel past Buttermere and onto Newlands Pass before passing by Keswick and traveling South. 
This tour is a great introduction to the lakes if you are short on time.

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