It was a fantastic tour to the Lake District made even more memorable by our driver Lee, who was a wealth of knowledge. His wonderful sense of humour had us laughing throughout the entire tour. It fel... See more
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Absolutely and highly recommended. Busdriver Ben A. was perfectly on time, very well informed and absolut fun. Not to mention his professional driving. We really enjoyed his short stories along t... See more
Our driver Mark was very knowledge with a great passion for The Yorkshire Dales. Far more stops than we anticipated to enjoy the beautiful landscape & listen to our guides detailed narrative. He allow... See more
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What a fantastic tour! Ten Lakes Spectacular. It was made all the more special by our fantastic guide Mark. Knowledge, humour, driving skills, Mark had it all. The day was set at a comfortable pace f... See more
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Established in 1972, Mountain Goat is a multi-award-winning tour company with over 50 years' experience showing visitors the best of the UK. Our friendly, knowledgeable driver-guides lead small group tours in luxury vehicles, offering scenic routes, authentic experiences, and genuine insight into local culture and history, while sharing stories along the way. We connect travellers with the beauty and heritage of some of the UK's most breath-taking and unforgettable places. With our small group tours, we encourage visitors to go beyond the picture-postcard places and connect travellers with the real destination - the hidden spots, local knowledge and the lesser-known stories.
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Chestnut Road, LA23 2AL, Windermere, United Kingdom
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- www.mountain-goat.com
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Very well done
I did the "North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour" in January and it was very well done. North Wales is as beautiful as I imagined, even in winter! Conwy is lovely.
Despite being the only person showing up for the tour, it did proceed. The driver/guide was very nice and accommodating (so sorry I have forgotten her name).
17 January 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Loretta for your kind words regarding your time on our North Wales tour. We are glad that you enjoyed our itinerary and the beauty of North Wales in all seasons, Conwy is a highlight for myself too! We think you are referring to our driver guide Jean, so we will be sure to pass on your kind words.
Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore North Wales.
Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Adrian for your kind words. We are happy to hear that you had a great time on tour with our experienced, friendly driver guide.
Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
A wonderful day
Mountain goat were really helpful in arranging a convenient pick up point. Our driver was excellent, pleasant and knowledgeable. Health issues make driving difficult now and it was so good to be able to enjoy the beauty of the area again. We had a wonderful day.
2 June 2026
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Thank you Janet for your kind words regarding your time on tour. We're sorry to hear about your health and we're grateful that we could help you see the hidden spots in a way that was comfortable and ideal for yourself. We are also glad to hear that our driver guide contributed greatly to your enjoyment on the day.
Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore.
Best Wishes, Mountain Goat
Jane was a wonderful driver giving us…
Jane was a wonderful driver giving us lots of interesting information and she even took us on the way home to the Kaiser view, which was wonderful!
Highly recommend the 10 lake tour
2 June 2026
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Thank you Louise for your kind words regarding our Ten Lakes Spectacular tour. We are delighted to hear about your great time with Jane, of who's experience and great photo stop knowledge has contributed to a great day for yourself!
Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Very good tour
Very nice, unrushed day. Barry very knowledgeable and friendly. Several stops with sufficient time to look around.
31 May 2026
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Thank you Francisca for your kinds words! We are thrilled to hear about your great day on tour with Barry. We are pleased to hear that Barry's knowledge and friendly demeanour has pleasantly impacted your tour and experience.
Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Our Mountain Goat Tour, All Creatures Great and Small from York
Our Mountain Goat Tour, led by Barry, was fun from beginning to end. We saw Grassington, which is where All Creatures Great and Small is filmed — and was literally being filmed the day we toured! We also saw "Helen's house" and the church at Hubberholme where James and Helen were married. The scenery was spectacular, and Barry shared his knowledge of the area's flora and fauna. Couldn't have been better!
19 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Anne for your kind words about our 'All Creatures' tour. We are delighted to hear about your time with Barry, of whom we are glad to know that his knowledge and fun nature has influenced your day and experience! To see them filming is very exciting, a great time to tour. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Lake District in a day
If you want to see Lake District in a day then I think this is the best way to do it ! The most knowledgeable guide/driver will safely take you around and show you the most beautiful sights with minimum walking required. Really a good tour and value for money.
30 May 2026
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Thank you Suruchi for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with our knowledgeable experienced driver guides, which allowed yourself to sit back and enjoy the Lake District within your time constraints. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Very interesting history insights
Very interesting insights into history/; great landscapes; good stops and visits.
30 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Daniel for your kind words! We are glad to hear that our carefully curated itinerary was favoured by yourself regarding locations, stops and visits. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Excellent experience
Excellent experience
We have been on several trips over the years round the lake district and have throughly enjoyed each one.
The drivers are very knowledgeable and have excellent driving skills.
Highly recommend any of their trips.
Great value and adds sparkle to your hoilday.
27 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Sarah for your 5 star review. We are delighted to hear about your time on tour in the Lake District, especially having been on previous with ourselves! Very glad to hear that the tour added that extra 'sparkle' touch as that's all we could wish for. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Great experience!
Our guide Matthew was great! He was so knowledgeable, fun, and kind. The day couldn’t have gone better thanks to Matthew’s great attitude and expert driving.
27 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Salima for your kind words. We will pass them onto Matthew, of whom will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, expertise and fun attitude has given yourself a great memory. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Fantastic tour with John
Fantastic tour with John. He is very knowledgeable about history of the area and about All Things Great and Small series. Would highly recommend. Never felt rushed. Thx John.
26 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Linda for your 5 star review and recommendation! We are very pleased to hear about your great time on our 'All Creatures Great and Small' tour with John, of whom's knowledge and history has contributed to a great memory for yourself. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
excellent guide who made the excursion…
excellent guide who made the excursion informative and a lot of fun.
thank you
26 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Margaret for your kind words. We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with our driver guide making your time that more special. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
What a day tour to North Wales !!!!!
What a day tour to North Wales with Mountain Goat !!! Money well spent. Mark, our driver and tour guide deserves 11 points out of 10 !!! He make the day so much enjoyable despite the heavy traffic we were in due to Bank Holiday Monday and the fantastic weather. Next time we will book with Mountain Goat again..... Hi from Vince and Zac in Malta.
25 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Vince and Zac for your 5 star review regarding our North Wales tour! We are delighted to hear about your enjoyment visiting the area with ourselves, with Mark making sure the day didn't prove logistically challenged with the Bank Holiday traffic. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes and we are excited to welcome you again, Mountain Goat
Jerry made our visit memorable!
Jerry made our visit memorable!
He really knows every part of the landscape and history of the Lake District
24 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Cristina for your kind words! We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour in the Lake District with Jerry, who has contributed to your enjoyment and knowledge of our beautiful Lake District. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Manchester to North Wales Tour
We went from Manchester to North Wales! The tour was very well organised, I appreciated the fact the tour gave very clear instructions on the departure point. Our guide, Mark, was very knowledgeable, clean and a gem with his jokes. If I am in Cumbria county, I would suggest Mountain Goat for a great time tour!
25 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Evgenia for your lovely words! We are glad to hear about your great time on tour in North Wales with Mark, of whom will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, jokes and organisation contributed to a great experience for yourself. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Fabulous and Fantastic
We had an absolutely fabulous day out with Tony, our guide and driver. Tony was friendly with a wonderful sense of humour, he was very knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to. Tony’s driving skills were superb, especially since he’d never taken his test (his sense of humour!). Several times, when the road narrowed, all we could see was a drop and no tarmac, but we didn’t worry. The trip we went on was the Full Day:
High Adventure: Mountain Passes and Muncaster Castle. Worth every single penny. Highly recommend.
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Lesley for your 5 star review and recommendation of our High Adventure tour with Tony! We are very glad that Tony's driving, humour and knowledge has massively contributed to a great day for yourself, of which he will be delighted to hear too. We can also clarify that he is definitely highly trained and has the legal licenses needed (no matter what he may joke!). Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
The driver was brilliant he worked very…
The driver was brilliant he worked very hard to give us a 5 star experience. The bus was very comfortable and I would recommend this trip Thank you Elliot thank you mountain goat
23 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Jennie for your kind words and recommendation! We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with Elliot, of whom will be thrilled to know that his experience and nature has created a great time for yourself. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
The beautiful Yorkshire Dales
We really enjoyed our tour of the Dales with Bob. He was very knowledgeable & humorous. He was also an excellent driver down the narrow roads! I thought it was a good overview of the Dales with fit’s gorgeous scenery and the character & history of it’s people.
22 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Pamela for your kind words about our Yorkshire Dales tour with Bob. We are delighted to hear that his knowledge, excellent driving around the narrow roads and his humour contributed to a great experience for yourself. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
A Wonderful Day Exploring “All Creatures Great & Small” Country
We had a wonderful experience with Mountain Goat Tours on their “All Creatures Great & Small” tour. We traveled in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van that held about 12 people, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed.
John was our tour guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed him. He shared so much interesting information about the Yorkshire Dales, the local villages, the filming locations, and the history of the area along the way. His knowledge and personality really added to the experience.
The tour lasted all day, but honestly, the day flew by because we were enjoying ourselves so much. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and visiting the filming locations from “All Creatures Great & Small” made the experience even more special.
This tour became one of the highlights of our trip to England, and we would highly recommend it to anyone who loves the show or simply wants to experience the beauty and charm of Yorkshire.
19 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Doug for your kind words and recommendation regarding our 'all Creatures Great & Small' tour. We are honoured to hear that your tour was one of the highlights of your trip to England! We are delighted that John with his local knowledge and personality contributed greatly to your great day and long lasting memory from your time in Yorkshire. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Truly professional driver/guide. Knowledge was impeccable. Very safety conscious driver with safety upper most
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Mark for your kind words. We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with our knowledgeable experienced driver guides, which allowed yourself to sit back and enjoy the views. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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