Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme

4.9 (60 reviews) 9–1830 hours Free cancellation

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60 reviews

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Derwentwater — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Summer at Castlerigg — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–1830 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Goat Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board commentary in English
Included: Pick up and drop off from Oxenholme Train Station
Included: Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tou
Included: Transport in a small mini-coach

Not included

Not included: Food & drink
Not included: Drivers gratuity (optional)
Not included: Headphones not provided

Itinerary

Derwentwater

50 min Admission included

Enjoy the scenery
Keswick

one hour

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

Passing by

Enjoy the scenery of the valley
Stop 4

Passing by

Travel over Honister Pass and into Newlands Valley.
Stop 5

Passing by

Take in the reflective waters of Buttermere
Castlerigg Stone Circle

15 min

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.
Stop 7

Passing by

Scenic views of the expansive reservoir
Grasmere

30 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: The main departure is The Booking Office at Oxenholme Railway Station, Platform 1 at 09:10. What3Words///casino.swift.enable

Please arrive 10 minutes early as the bus cannot wait for late passengers.

Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 18:30.

End point

Departure Point: The main departure is The Booking Office at Oxenholme Railway Station, Platform 1 at 09:10. What3Words///casino.swift.enable

Please arrive 10 minutes early as the bus cannot wait for late passengers.

Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 18:30.

Using 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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.