Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Enjoy the scenery
Stop 2
Enjoy free-time in the Market town of Keswick where you will have chance to enjoy lunch (at own expense).
Stop 3
Enjoy the scenery of the valley
Stop 4
Travel over Honister Pass and into Newlands Valley.
Stop 5
Take in the reflective waters of Buttermere
Stop 6
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
Scenic views of the expansive reservoir
Stop 8
Stop in the picture-postcard village of Grasmere, famous for William Wordsworth and Sarah Nelsons Grasmere Gingerbread
What’s included
- On-board commentary in English
- Pick up and drop off from Oxenholme Train Station
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tou
- Transport in a small mini-coach
Not included
- Food & drink
- Drivers gratuity (optional)
- Headphones not provided
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
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- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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