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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Peter Fox, our driver and tour guide made this full-day tour a trip to remember. He was extremely knowledgeable about local history and culture which made the day interesting and thoroughly enjoyable.... See more
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Enjoyed the half day Beatrix Potter Tour that went on a lake cruise, to Wray castle, Hill Top Farm and Tarn Hows Tim our driver and guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and felt very safe him d... See more
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This was our second tour with Mountain Goat. Our driver was Tim who really made our 4 hour Six Lakes Tour entertaining and informative. It was obvious he had put a lot of effort into studying the ba... 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
- +441539445161
- tours@mountain-goat.com
- www.mountain-goat.com
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Enjoyed the Whitby and Yorkshire Moors trip…
Did the Whitby and Yorkshire Moors trip from York. The driver (Bob) was very informative and entertaining. We had an interesting variety of stops and a good amount of time at Whitby itself. Would definitely recommend.
13 May 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Alison for your 5 star review of our Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors tour. We are elated to hear that you had a great day with Bob and you enjoyed our curated itinerary with the exploring spots, photo stops and more! We will pass on your kind words to Bob as he'll enjoy hearing about your great time on his tour. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
10 Lakes Tour
Our driver 'Jason'? (lives in Lancaster), was a very good tour guide, cheerful and helpful.
10 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Mrs Davies for your lovely review of our Ten Lakes tour. We are thrilled to hear that our driver guide was a positive influence on your day and created a memorable experience for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
Fantastic tour
Our trip with tour guide/driver Bob was exceptional from start to finish. We saw so many things that were related to the “all creatures great and small” TV series . Plenty of high interest stories from Bob along with his excellent driving made it a safe and enjoyable day. Highly recommend this tour.
9 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Jane for your kind words regarding our 'All Creatures Great and Small Tour'. We are very glad to hear that you had a great day with Bob, who's stories, experience and safe driving contributed to a great experience for yourself! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
excellent value
We booked the excellent value 48hr package which included a whole day 10 lake tour, this did not disappoint at all. Jane our guide was excellent.we definitely would not have seen everything we did on our own. It was a fantastic day and I would highly recommend it.
8 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Claire for your 5 star review regarding our 48 hour pass. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with our driver guide Jean exploring the Lake District! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
10 Lake Spectacular Tour
We did the 10 Lake Spectacular and had an amazing day with Mountain Goat Tours, the weather was very kind to us, the scenery was spectacular and our guide Jane was lovely. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and Geology of the Lake District and was friendly and approachable. We would highly recommend taking a trip with them and we would definitely do it again.
8 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Christine for your kind words and recommendation. We're very glad to hear about your great day on our Ten Lakes Spectacular tour with Jean, of whom will be glad to know that her knowledge, experience and friendly demeanour had contributed for a great day and memory for yourself! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Very full day but didn't feel rushed
Very full day but didn't feel rushed. John was very knowledgeable and friendly which made the trip very memorable. Got to see the Moors and Whitby and the added bonus of a a steam train ride. Would highly recommend!
9 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you William for your kind words and recommendation regarding your day on our tour with John. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in the Moors, the pace of the tour and the added train attraction we have on this itinerary! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
Worth a Visit
Jean, the guide was very patient, she made sure that everyone was ok and I highly recommend this tour. Lake District is a magnificent place that is worth a visit.
8 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Moira for your lovely words about our Lake District tour. We're glad to hear about your great day and how our driver guide Jean made your experience more enjoyable! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Lake District. Best Wishes, Mountain Goat.
A memorable experience for Beatrix fans
This was a fabulous afternoon. Everything was wonderful - the lake cruise was relaxing and picturesque; seeing Beatrix Potter's home and garden, so reminiscent of her stories; and the drive through spectacular scenery, much of which was owned by Potter. I really appreciated Gerry's informative commentary and learned a lot. Well worth the money.
8 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Brenda for your 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear about your time on tour with us seeing Beatrix Potter's luscious countryside and farm house. We're glad you felt more connected to her with our itinerary and Gerry's information and experience has contribut5ed to0 a great day for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted to hear about your great time on our tour, with our driver guide contributing to the great experience for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
The sights were lovely
The sights were lovely and our guide was friendly and engaging, and took the time to know the needs of our group.
5 June 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
Thank you Lucy-Jane for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sights, our friendly driver guide and you felt looked after on your tour. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours
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
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