High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
PLEASE NOTE: HARDKNOTT & WRYNOSE PASS WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 30TH JUNE TILL THE 4TH JULY. THE TOUR WILL TRAVEL THROUGH THE DUDDON VALLEY ON THESE DATES.
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the picturesque Langdale Valley, with a photo stop at Blea Tarn. Continue to the dramatic Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road reveals breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Next, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, known as one of the steepest and most challenging roads in Britain.
Onwards you’ll travel to the deepest lake in England, Wastwater.
Arrive at the medieval Muncaster Castle, enjoy a locally sourced lunch before setting out to explore the castle at your leisure.
Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens or test your skills in the Weapons Hall with archery, axe throwing, and crossbow.
Don’t miss the famous daily flying display at 2pm with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures! —a highlight of any visit.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour
Confirmation is received at the time of booking
There are toilet stops on route
Minimal walking is involved
Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
Seats cannot be reserved
Each passenger must have their own seat
Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
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PLEASE NOTE: HARDKNOTT & WRYNOSE PASS WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 30TH JUNE TILL THE 4TH JULY. THE TOUR WILL TRAVEL THROUGH THE DUDDON VALLEY ON THESE DATES.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
'Have a go' at Axe Throwing, Archery and Crossbows in the Weapons Hall at Muncaster Castle
Enjoy the daily flying display with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures!
Entry to the beautifully landscaped gardens, redesigned in the 18th century
Visit England's deepest lake, Wastwater
Entry to the Muncaster Castle, explore the grand state rooms, renowned Library and the Tapestry Room
Enjoy a delicous lunch at the Castle
On-board commentary in English
Explore the Hawk and Owl Centre, where conservation and environmental education take centre stage.
Transport in a small mini-coach
Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
What To Expect
Mountain Goat Tours
Begin your Lake District adventure tour.
Great Langdale
Enjoy spectacular views of the Langdale valley
Options
Pick Up Windermere Information
Pick up Windermere Information: Pick up at 09:40 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
Reviews
279 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The knowledge, experience...
tjstroik,
Sep 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00The knowledge, experience and humor of our outstanding driver:guide, Tony! What I liked best is that he didn’t need to talk excessively the whole 8 hours but when we passed points of interests and stops and always answered our questions. Amazing countryside vistas
Discovering wonderful Cumbria
Andrew D,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00We appreciated most the breath-taking views from Wrynose and Hardknott passes, and the skillful driving of our guide round hairpin bends! We had a delicious lunch in the hotel at Boot and enjoyed our trip on the little steam train from Ravenglass.
Amazing trip - must do in the lakes
Amelia N,
May 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00I couldn’t recommend this trip enough. You get to see so much of the lakes in one day & learn about the local area. Our tour guide Mark P was excellent - he was very informative & accommodating along with a charming charisma . His driving was particularly impressive driving up the steep winding hills. Such a fun day out with amazing views even In the rain - don't hesitate to book.
Exciting adventure
Julie S,
May 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00The scenery was amazing and the tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable We were very satisfied with the tour and would highly recommend it
Could have been a perfect tour
Margit S,
May 18, 2024
- Viator
3.00The tour had some highs and lows. Firstly and most Importantly, the driver was very good . His knowledge of the region and driving skills were amazing. Views were spectacular !!! Sadly for some reason we were taken to have a steam train ride, that was not mentioned in the tour itinerary and also i didnt notice any other reviews about it either. So I don't understand why was it added to the tour. I understand the train was old and traditional, but we were put into tiny kid size wagons, that were claustrophobic, dirty and full of bugs and cobwebs. Many previous reviews mention, that there was plenty of photo stops on the road and stop at the castle. However we had only two photo stops (Langdale and Wast water) in whole day and no castle. Instead of wasting around 40 min on waiting the train and riding it, we could had couple of stops for views and photos in the mountains. There were many cars and minivans parking around high passes, so I can't see one reason, why we couldn't have done it. Yes I know it is mentioned that all these passes are pass by, but if we had time for the train, we surely could have had time to really enjoy the mountains. So for me personally this train thing and lack of stops in the mountain ruined big part of the tour.
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