Ten Lakes tour of the Lake District National Park
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 tour starts from Windermere Information Centre @ 9.25am. 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 a landslide, Kirkstone pass is currently unpassable. Therefore until further notice you will not visit Brotherswater or Ullswater on your tour. Our incredible driver guides will instead take you off the beaten track to a few other fabulous Lake District sites and lakes.
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.
What To Expect
Windermere
Start the tour and meet all passengers at the main pickup point.
Derwentwater
Enjoy the scenery of Lake Derwent
Options
Pickup Windermere Information
Pickup Windermere Information : Pick up at 09:25 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
What‘s Included
On-board commentary in English
Transport in a small mini-coach
Food & drink
Additional Entrance fees
Drivers gratuity (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,769 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Windermere Lakes Tour
celcchanj,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family did a similar tour with Mountain Goat Tours 10 years ago. We booked the same tour again this time as we enjoyed the previous day trip despite the weather condition. Today's trip was amazing, thanks to the good weather and our highly professional and warm guide, Dave. He took us to scenic spots and shared his knowledge about Windermere's past and present. He kept the time well and we thoroughly enjoyed his entertaining stories. Thanks very much, Dave.
Too good to be true reviews and angry that this second tour was not good either!
stevedV4952ZR,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was the second Mountain Goat Tour that I, my wife and friends took, and it was just as bad as the Beatrix Potter Half Day tour we did with Mountain Goat. Again, I looked at the reviews before booking and it looked good but we soon found out is wasn't like the experience we were hoping for. The buses that Mountain Goat use are advertised as luxury Mercedes but it was obvious from this tour that all Mercedes are not born (or bought) equal. I have been on a lot of tours all over the world and luxury minibuses are very nice. The one we ended up on was nothing like that, bottom end, budget. The bus was full and on a very hot day (granted there was a heatwave but never the less) it felt cramped, crowded and sweaty. I don't know if the air con wasn't working or just very poor but the whole time we were on the bus it was roasting. Just to make matters worse, we ended up sitting on the side of the bus where the sun was the most, we roasted, no blinds or rotation or anything! It was like torture but I did feel sorry for the driver because he must have been hot too. We couldn't hear what was being said and my wife's friend started to get motion sickness despite taking her medication to prevent it. I have to say I feel very angry at being let down so badly twice by Mountain Goat Tours and I would not encourage anyone to go with them after my experience and the expectations they built up about the tours I went on.
Exploring the Lake District
johnsW8448WO,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day viewing the fells and lakes, of the Lake District National Park. Our Mountain Goat Tours guide Stef was very knowledgeable and provided detailed information about all the areas. He's a great driver and timed our stops perfectly. We were pleased with thel easy going overview of the Lake district
Lakes Supremo
Jane W,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jason the tour driver guide made an effort before we even started off to get to know all the passengers and took care to accommodate each person’s requests/needs throughout the day. He was very knowledgeable about each area and place we travelled through or stopped off at. The scenery was beautiful, the villages we drove through were quaint and the country roads added to the charm of the day. I would recommend this tour to other visitors to this region.
Loved it
836annabelb,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Guide was very experienced with the area and plenty of information. Saw so much and took all the stress away. Highly recommend this tour. All day but went so quickly
A memorable experience
Travel681776,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided Tour - May 2026 Jane was our tour guide. She did a wonderful job of giving us insights about the place and the events that happened over the centuries (esp. around mining in that area; the building of reservoirs and taking the water to Manchester). We had been on our feet most of the time when we were in England. On this tour - we spent quite a bit of time in the coach as we meandered through Lake District. The typical pitty-patty rain of England did create a little interesting moments, but nothing that significant. I had an expectation of stopping at more lakes - since the headline was ten lakes spectacular. That's not the case here. We did stop by at a few lakes or some scenic view points to see the lakes from the hills. As a tour it was very good and met my expectations, even though it was different from what I expected. The scenery as we drove around, stopped by was really amazing. It was worth the time we spent. Then there was all this some little nuggets of data - about Wordsworth, his role with the train stopping at Windermere!, the Grasmere Gingerbread family and the recipe, the various mines. And then there was this whole story about Beatrix Potter, her bequeathing all her 14 farms to National Trust on the condition they use it for rearing Herdwick sheep. We did stop at a mine in Honister Pass. They do have a tour of the mines. However, we did not have the time to do that tour of the mine (don't know if it was a good thing or not!) It was fun to see the Castlerigg Stone Circle, as we did not go to Stonehenge. Due to some road work - the traffic from Ambleside to Windermere literally crawled!! Never faced this anywhere else in all our trip. This is obviously beyond the control of the tour operator. Jane was extremely knowledgeable and we had a constant flow of information from her. She does this tour only once a week - and we were glad we made it to that. Thank you Jane! Mountain Goat: I wish you had a two-day tour option as well... It would have been worth it.
Ten Lakes Experience
F8932EKjamesw,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of the Lake District, with pick up and drop off arranged from Bowness pier. Stef, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic and very professional. A local, brought up in the area, he had a wealth of local and historic knowledge and made the tour very informative and enjoyable. Safety was key and well managed and the way Stef calmly managed the 16 seater minibus through the single passes was excellent. Overall a thoroughly very enjoyable experience and would highly recommend this tour
Exceptional and Highly Recommended!
Aishah A,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a fantastic way to see the very best of the Lake District. The route was incredibly scenic, with breathtaking views throughout the day, and it felt like every turn revealed another beautiful landscape. The stops were well planned and gave us enough time to wander around, take in the scenery, explore the local areas, and enjoy each location without feeling rushed. The bus was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Our tour guide was wonderful, kind, attentive, and highly knowledgeable. He made everyone feel welcome, shared interesting information along the way, and clearly cared about ensuring that everyone had a great experience.
We were given the wrong...
Debbie P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We were given the wrong time. Even though we got there early. So the tour started without us. It really put a damper on the day for us. I would recommend that you get your times sorted for all customers.
You can get a real...
S W,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can get a real understanding about the nature, living and common life of the people in the lake region
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