Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme

Overview

The English Lake District is one of the most recent additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells whilst listen to your guide about the Lake District's history, geology and the people that have shaped this much-loved region. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as the Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister pass, and Grasmere. There are many stops on route; a highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views. Our friendly driver/guide will provide an on-board commentary on this full day spectacular tour of lakes and mountains.

Itinerary

1. Derwentwater

   Enjoy the scenery

   · 50 min· Admission included

2. Keswick

   Enjoy free-time in the Market town of Keswick where you will have chance to enjoy lunch (at own expense).

   · 1 h

3. Borrowdale

   Enjoy the scenery of the valley

   · Non-stop passage

4. Travel over Honister Pass and into Newlands Valley.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Take in the reflective waters of Buttermere

   · Non-stop passage

6. Castlerigg Stone Circle

   Castlerigg Stone Circle, an ancient circle of 48 stones. Take photos of this age-old site and learn how the stones were probably set here in around 3,000 BC to form a ceremonial site.

   · 15 min

7. Scenic views of the expansive reservoir

   · Non-stop passage

8. Grasmere

   Stop in the picture-postcard village of Grasmere, famous for William Wordsworth and Sarah Nelsons Grasmere Gingerbread

   · 30 min

How to use your ticket

We thank you for choosing to tour with Mountain Goat. Please make a note of your pick up time and location. We ask you be ready 10 minutes prior to departure. You will be picked up from the main ticket office in Oxenholme Train Station. Useful Information • Lunch will be in the town of Keswick for approximately one hour • There will be toilet and photo stops on route • Timings may vary dependent on traffic & weather • Minimal walking is required, but do wear sensible shoes and bring a light rain coat • Remember passengers must be over 5 years old and children must have their own seat Most importantly have a GREAT day and enjoy the beautiful Lake District! Access Code for Mountain Goat App; 101010

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please arrive early as the tour cannot wait for late passengers or late trains
• Children must be over the age of 5 to travel on this tour
• There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
• 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 pick up 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.
• Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
• Access Code for Mountain Goat App; TLS26GUEST
• If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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