Best of the Lake District & Hadrian's Wall from Manchester (4 Days)

You will be picked up from Manchester and be whisked away to the wonderland Mountain Goat calls home, the Lake District.

Travelling in a 16 seater Mercedes Sprinter you will make your way to our national park and embark on your first tour. 

After your tour you will be dropped off safely at your chosen accomodation where you can rest, or even head into the village to explore where you are staying. 

Your short break has begun, you'll wake up fresh faced with a hearty breakfast (included in the price) and head off on your full day adventure with us at Mountain Goat, there will be plenty of time in the evening to continue your exploration.

Your final day will see you embark on a half day tour in the morning, before you are returned to Manchester to continue your travels or return. 

Your tours

The Lake District from Manchester:

The first leg of your journey sees you venture to northern England's World Heirtage Site and National Park, the Lake District.

Travelling from Manchester you will make your way to Windermere where you will embark on a tour which gives you a chance to see the amazing landscape associated with this stunning corner of England.

You will head to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm, where she wrote many of her famous children’s stories in this 17th century cottage, visit the charming medieval village of Hawkshead and take in the beautiful central Lakes from the reknowned beauty spot, Tarn Hows.

The High Adventure:

This tour is a chance to see the real Lake District.

Follow a route originally pioneered by the Romans and travel over the Lake District’s famous mountain passes; Hardknott and Wrynose, which are some of the steepest in Great Britain.  

During your day you will have time to enjoy a narrow gauge heritage train ride, see England’s deepest lake and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Castle.  

Six Lakes in a Morning:

Our brilliant morning tour of the Lakes will leave you in awe.

The tour focuses on the Northern side of the Lake District and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the spectacular scenery the National Park has to offer.

On the tour you will take in six lakes, including Windermere, Brotherswater, Ullswater, Thirlmere, Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water. 

With plenty of photo stops along the way you'll make memories you'll cherish forever.

This tour departs Manchester, Chorlton Street (Between Portland Street & Silver Street), M1 3FH at 09:00 & returns to the same location.

Bring everything you could possibly need for a 3-night stay in the Lake District, we recommend some sturdy shoes or boots and a light rain jacket. 

Children under 5 are not permitted on board our tours.

Your luggage will be safely stowed on board your Manchester transport and left wth you at your chosen accomodation.

Mountain Goat Ltd requires full payment at the time of booking to confirm the booking. Cancellations up to 14 days prior to the start date will receive a full refund minus a 1% administration charge. After this no refund will be issued. For further details please see our Multiday & Short Break Terms & Conditions

Mountain Goat works with many incredible accommodation providers to provide memorable short breaks in B&B’s & hotels across the North of England. Choose from a range of itineraries and tours to make your short break extra special, whether you stay in a local, cosy B&B or spend your time in the incredible 4* Hotel, you'll be sure to have the most magical stay when you book with the Goat.