High Adventure: Landscapes and Legends Tour from Windermere | 8 hours

273 Reviews | Windermere
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Pick Up Windermere Information
2 Adults x $138.04
$276.08
Approx Total
$276.08
Pick up Windermere Information: Pick up at 09:40 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
Pick Up Windermere Information
2 Adults x $138.73
$277.46
Approx Total
$277.46
Pick up Windermere Information: Pick up at 09:40 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Enjoy a delicous lunch at the Castle
  • On-board commentary in English
  • Entrance to the Castle and Grounds
  • Transport in a small mini-coach
  • Driver’s gratuity (Optional)

Overview

Embark on a full-day adventure exploring the Western Lake District’s hidden gems and captivating scenery. Drive over Wrynose Pass, with its steep, winding route and spectacular views. Your driver-guide will share fascinating insights as we navigate one of Britain’s steepest mountain roads. Then, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, another of Britain’s most challenging roads. Along the route, you’ll pass Hardknott Roman Fort, perched 1,000 feet up on the fells. After descending into the Eskdale Valley, you’ll arrive at Muncaster Castle, where a delicious lunch awaits. Enjoy the castle’s magnificent grounds and historic charm, adding a special touch to your day. The afternoon takes you to Wast Water in Wasdale Valley, renowned as “Britain’s Favourite View.” Framed by peaks including Scafell Pike, Red Pike, and Great Gable, Wast Water is England’s deepest lake, known for its striking beauty and dramatic atmosphere.

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Mountain Goat Tours (Pass By)

    Begin your Lake District adventure tour.

  • Great Langdale (Pass By)

    Enjoy spectacular views of the Langdale valley

  • Hardknott Roman Fort (Pass By)

    Travel across Hardknott Pass, past the ancient Roman fort before you descend into Eskdale.

  • Wrynose Pass (Pass By)

    Travel through the beautiful Wrynose Pass as you adventure into the wild Lake District.

  • Muncaster Castle

    Discover the fasinating history of Muncaster Castle, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, included with your ticket. Have time to explore the grounds and watch the famous Bird of Prey show that Muncaster do so well.

    3 hours

  • Wast Water

    Stop to take in the views at Wastwater, England's deepest lake.

    10 minutes

  • Mountain Goat Tours (Pass By)

    End your fantastic day exploring the stunning Lake District.

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be 5 years or older to travel on this tour
  • Confirmation is received at the time of booking
  • 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 pickup 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.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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273 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 246 reviews with 5 stars

Was way more than we expected

Published on May, 2025

This is a great tour that takes you through a he high passes in the Lake District, and a visit to Interesting places. Trip to Muncaster Castle was a delight with the Birds of Prey demonstration being a key highlight. Tony our driver and guide is a pro driver and has a strong knowledge of the landscape and history. Very enjoyable day!

Excellent Full Day Experience

Published on May, 2025

This full day tour was fabulous! Our driver, Duncan was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. Muncaster Castle was a real highlight! We highly recommend this tour.

Fabulous mountains

Published on Apr, 2025

The route and the views were spectacular. Our driver Mark Shipley was a magnificent source of local information and fascinating stories. His personality and driving skills just made the day perfect.

Amazing tour visiting great landmarks.

Published on Oct, 2024

Very well organised tour visiting lots of great places throughout the Western Lakes. Great tour guide/ driver Tony who gave lots of info about the sites we visited. Great lunch stop at a local pub and lovely trip on the railway. Definitely would recommend these tours to anyone.

Amazing tour visiting great landmarks.

Published on Oct, 2024

Very well organised tour visiting lots of great places throughout the Western Lakes. Great tour guide/ driver Tony who gave lots of info about the sites we visited. Great lunch stop at a local pub and lovely trip on the railway. Definitely would recommend these tours to anyone.

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