High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Overview
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8 hours
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Embark on a full-day adventure exploring the Western Lake District’s hidden gems and captivating scenery.
Drive over Wrynose Pass, with its steep, winding route and spectacular views. Your driver-guide will share fascinating insights as we navigate one of Britain’s steepest mountain roads.
Then, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, another of Britain’s most challenging roads. Along the route, you’ll pass Hardknott Roman Fort, perched 1,000 feet up on the fells.
After descending into the Eskdale Valley, you’ll arrive at Muncaster Castle, where a delicious lunch awaits. Enjoy the castle’s magnificent grounds and historic charm, adding a special touch to your day.
The afternoon takes you to Wast Water in Wasdale Valley, renowned as “Britain’s Favourite View.” Framed by peaks including Scafell Pike, Red Pike, and Great Gable, Wast Water is England’s deepest lake, known for its striking beauty and dramatic atmosphere.
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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(Road Closure Notice: 23rd April – 14th May - The road towards Wastwater will be closed between 23rd April and 14th May. Unfortunately, this means we will be unable to access Wastwater during this period. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Enjoy a delicous lunch at the Castle
On-board commentary in English
Entrance to the Castle and Grounds
Transport in a small mini-coach
Driver’s gratuity (Optional)
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Pick Up Windermere Information
Pick up Windermere Information: Pick up at 09:40 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
Reviews
274 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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