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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Mark - Mountain Goat Tours
Truly professional driver/guide. Knowledge was impeccable. Very safety conscious driver with safety upper most
20 May 2026
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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
We did the mountain passes tour which…
We did the mountain passes tour which included muncaster castle and the infamous hardknott and wrynose passes. Tony the driver was extremely informative and friendly. We went to the Falconry and Owl show which was excellent and had lunch which was really nice. This is a demanding and challenging route but at no stage did we feel unsafe and Tony handled the bus with expertise. Would thoroughly recommend
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Martin for your kind review! Our drivers are the heart of Mountain Goat so we're glad Tony's driving expertise and knowledge allowed yourself to experience the mountain passes with ease and enjoyment from the comfort of our buses! Thank you for choosing Mountain Goat to Go Explore and we hope to welcome you again in the near future.
This was the 2nd Mountain Goat tour I…
This was the 2nd Mountain Goat tour I did in 3 days, again this tour was very good and allowed me to get to remote and stunning parts of the Lake District that I could not have got to otherwise. The scenery was lovely and the tour covered a very large area. The Tour guide Tony was very good, he gave us lots of interesting information about the area and we all felt totally confident with his driving around some very narrow, steep and winding mountain roads which were spectacular.
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Alan for your kind words, it's great to hear you had an excellent tour with ourselves and your driver guide Tony, he certainly is very experienced driving around the narrow mountain passes! We are delighted to hear that you joined multiple tours with ourselves and chose us to Go Explore! Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Viva la GOAT.
Yvonne liked her tour very much.
Driver was very helpful, assisting with her disability stroller and providing a very fine commentary 👌.
Yvonne feels that she could easily have made use of more time at Muncaster Castle, but coped . Driver
Dropped her off at her Camp site which saved her either a bus from windermere or a walk from the pier.
However, Yvonne is coeliac and specifically booked gluten free, this was NOT forthcoming .
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you John for your kind words and review. We are glad to hear that Yvonne enjoyed her day with ourselves, which was highly factored by the knowledge and experience of our driver guide! We can only apologise that the gluten free request was lost in translation with ourselves and Muncaster castle, which we will investigate further so the situation doesn't happen again. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Very proficient driving skills, which were definitely needed.
20 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Carol for your kind words, it's great to hear you had an excellent tour with ourselves, especially regarding our knowledgeable experienced driver guides. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Peter was wonderful!
It was my mistake that I thought this tour included a visit to Hill Top. Sadly, I was not the only customer on board who also thought it did.
The "World of Beatrix Potter" was extremely dispointing.
The tour did not dispoint. Peter was a joy! Peter's knowledge and love for the Lake District was more than evident and appreciated. The beauty and grandeur of the Lake District were beyond what we expected. I learned so much that it made me wish we had more time to explore the Lake District. Thank you, Peter for a wonderful afternoon!
15 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re sorry to hear there was some confusion regarding the itinerary and the inclusion of Hill Top. We do try to make the tour inclusions as clear as possible in our descriptions, but we appreciate your feedback and understand how this may have caused disappointment. We’re also sorry to hear that the World of Beatrix Potter attraction did not meet your expectations.
That said, we’re delighted to hear that you still enjoyed the tour overall and that Peter helped make the experience such a memorable one. His passion, knowledge, and love for the Lake District truly shine through, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to him.
It’s wonderful to hear that the beauty of the Lake District exceeded your expectations and inspired you to want to explore more of the area. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Worth every penny!
The wit and wisdom of our tour guide, Tim, was brilliant - as was his driving in some tight and hair-raising situations - and the Lakeland scenery was fantastic.
This was a last minute choice for 'a day out' and it was worth every penny.
16 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased to hear that your last-minute day out turned into such an enjoyable experience and that you felt it was worth every penny.
Tim will be delighted to hear your kind comments about his wit, knowledge, and driving skills, especially on some of the Lake District’s more challenging roads! We’re also glad you were able to enjoy the stunning Lakeland scenery along the way.
Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future.
Excellent tour and covered a lot in one…
Excellent tour and covered a lot in one day with plenty of stops
16 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Hi Angela, thank you for your 5* review. It's great to hear you had an excellent tour with us & enjoyed the stops on route. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Well worth the time & money!
Sites visited were great. Bus was clean & nice. Ben A. was GREAT! Very Knowledgeable & friendly.
17 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Hi Cindy, thanks for your 5* review! I'm delighted to hear you had an enjoyable day with our driver-guide Ben. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Excellent tour
Excellent tour, very good value for money too. Ben A was a great driver and tour guide, very informative, funny and took good care of us all. Would highly recommend if you only have a day/a short time to explore the Yorkshire Dales. Bolton Castle was the highlight for me in a day of multiple highlights!
16 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Hi Zoe,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent day exploring the Yorkshire Dales with us. Ben will be thrilled to know you enjoyed his informative and entertaining guiding style, and that he helped make the experience so memorable.
It’s great to hear Bolton Castle was such a highlight — it really is a special place among so many beautiful stops on the tour. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Ben A was super
Ben A was super! Had a good time. I suggest you dump the creamery and set up a lunch at a local pub instead.
16 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Hi Kay,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you had a good time and that Ben helped make the day enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to him.
We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the creamery stop and lunch options. Guest feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we’ll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continue to review and improve the tour experience. Thanks again for travelling with us!
Lovely 10 lakes excursion getting off…
Lovely 10 lakes excursion getting off the usual routes. Stevie our driver brought the place to life with both the history and his own experience from being brought up in the lakes
15 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Hi Moray,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the quieter routes and discovering the beauty of the Lakes away from the usual tourist spots.
Steve will be so pleased to hear your kind comments, his local knowledge and personal connection to the area really do help bring the landscape and history to life in a special way. We’re so glad you had such an enjoyable excursion and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
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