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The Newlands Valley, a picturesque and peaceful area of the National Park

Grasmere, visit the village famous for William Wordsworth and Gingerbread.

Castlerigg Stone Circle, at around 4000 years old it is one of the area’s historic gems.

Keswick, you will have time to have lunch whilst exploring the traditional Lakeland market town.

Plenty of time to enjoy the landscape and time photographs en-route

The Lake District is renowned for being the “most beautiful corner of England” and this exclusive full day tour introduces you to just that. 

Magnificent scenery of the Lakeland fells, valleys and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a visit to the 4,000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle set high on the fells and time in a beautiful Lakeland Village for lunch.

You travel over Kirkstone pass, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages. You have plenty of stops for admiring the views and taking photographs.

This private tour is not to be missed!

N.B. Between Monday 19 September 2022 and Friday 18th November 2022 there are road closures on the A592 (Ullswater) this means between Mondays to Fridays during the dates above the tour will visit 8 lakes, missing out Ullswater and Brotherwaters. Diversions are via the A591. Our Driver Guides will use their experience showing the best of the Lakes. We apologise for this change, but it is completely out of our hands. For more information please visit our blog page, click here.

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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Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of around 1300 stone circles in Britain and northern France but some say it is the one in the most stunning location. It pre-dates the most famous stone circle, Stonehenge. It’s commanding position has inspired many writers over the years and its purpose is still not known and probably never will be!

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Grasmere

Grasmere is one of the Lake Districts most popular village, thanks to William Wordsworth and his family who moved here in 1799. From its stunning lake to Sarah Nelsons famous Grasmere gingerbread, it’s hard not to love such a place!

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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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Honister Slate Mine

Located at the head of Honister Pass in the centre of the Lake District, Honister Slate Mine offers a range of indoor and outdoor adventures for a range of ages and abilities. An all weather, all ages, all adventure in one beautiful location.  Honister is also the last working slate mine in England and home to the iconic Westmoorland Green Slate.

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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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Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass has an altitude of 1,489 feet making it the highest tarmac road in the National Park. It connects Ambleside in the Rothay Valley to Patterdale in the Ullswater valley. Near the summit built on the site of a 15th Century Monastery is the old coaching inn, now popular with tourists, with low beams, open fires and good beer. From the car park opposite there’s a commanding view down to Windermere and Morecambe Bay in the distance. To the north of the pass you can also enjoy views of Brotherswater and Place Fell.

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Lake Windermere

Lake Windermere is the largest lake in England surrounded by spectacular mountains and small villages. It is fed by the rivers Brathay, Rothay, Cunsey and Troutbeck. The lake has 18 islands and the main fish in the lake are trout, char, perch and the top predator is the pike; growing to 1.5m in length. If you would like to enjoy a cruise on England’s largest lake, head over to the Windermere Lake Cruises website!

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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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Thirlmere

Thirlmere, at 3.5 miles long, 1.2 mile wide and 158 feet deep, was originally two smaller lakes, which were purchased by Manchester City Corporation Waterworks in 1889. The area was dammed with a dam whose greatest height is 104 feet, and the area became one vast reservoir. 

Thirlmere has a stunning setting, with impressive views of Helvellyn and Dollywagon Pike around the reservoir.

 

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Ullswater

Wordsworth’s visit to Glencoyne Park gave William Wordsworth the inspiration for his most famous poem, Daffodils. Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District, being approximately 9 miles long, it has also been described as the most beautiful lake in England.

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Tour

Price

£425

Duration

Full day

Activity Level

This tour is a driven guided tour. As a private tour you can do as much walking as you like.

Language

English

Group Size

16 passengers Maximum

Includes

  • Exclusive use of a vehicle
  • On-board commentary in English;
  • Pickup & drop off from select locations

Departure

Pickup Service

Private Tours can pick up from a variety of locations & accommodation providers. 

Please select an option within these areas when booking online. If you wish to request a specific location please contact us directly via phone or email to enquire. 

Some locations may not be possible for this tour or may require an additional charge. 

Know before you go

Luggage on board

There is space on-board for hand luggage and there is a large boot for extra luggage - if you have anymore please let us know. 

Lunch

Lunch is not included within the tour price however you will stop in one of our Lakeland villages for approximately 1 hour. You will find a number of pubs, cafes, restaurants and sandwich shops here.
 

Cancellation Policy

To confirm a booking we require the full amount at time of booking. You may cancel 72 hours prior to departure and recieve a full refund. After 72 hours no refund will be issued.

Tour Itinerary

The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England, and this private full-day tour introduces you to just that; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells and time in Keswick for lunch.

You will travel over passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. There will be plenty of stops for admiring the views and taking photographs. It provides a great introduction to the Lake District and a taster for exploring further.

Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country. From within the circle, you will get picture-perfect views of some of the Lake District’s highest peaks. Stop in either Keswick or Grasmere and try a typical pub lunch or seek out a charming restaurant. 

N.B. Between Monday 19 September 2022 and Friday 18th November 2022 there are road closures on the A592 (Ullswater) this means between Mondays to Fridays during the dates above the tour will visit 8 lakes, missing out Ullswater and Brotherwaters. Diversions are via the A591. Our Driver Guides will use their experience showing the best of the Lakes. We apologise for this change, but it is completely out of our hands. For more information please visit our blog page, click here.

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