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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Fabulous tour
John is a fabulous guide! His commentary is helpful and entertaining. We enjoyed the day and the tour. We highly recommend John and Mountain Goat Tours!
May 15, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable day on tour with John. His entertaining storytelling and informative commentary really do make the experience memorable, and we’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to him.
We truly appreciate your recommendation of both John and Mountain Goat Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Tour was fantastic!
We had a wonderful day with Tony seeing the amazing scenery of the Lake District, crossing mountain passes and visiting Muncaster Castle.
Tony provided just the right amount of commentary to make the journey interesting and we were glad to leave all the challenging driving to him.
This tour will definitely be a highlight of our trip and Mountain Goat Tours made everything run smoothly. Would definitely recommend them.
May 15, 2026
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Hi Karen,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear that your day with Tony was such a memorable part of your trip. The Lake District scenery, mountain passes, and Muncaster Castle really do make for a special experience, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed every part of it.
Tony will be delighted to hear your kind comments about his guiding and commentary style, and we’re glad you could simply relax and enjoy the journey while he handled the roads!
Thank you as well for your recommendation and for choosing Mountain Goat Tours. We hope to see you again on another tour soon.
Our tour guide John was great
Our tour guide John was great. We had an amazing time on the tour. So happy we went on this tour. Highly recommended.
May 11, 2026
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Scott! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on the tour with John. He’ll be very pleased to know his guiding helped make the experience so enjoyable for you.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you chose to tour with Mountain Goat Tours. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another memorable day out!
Had a lovely day in Yorkshire Dales…
Had a lovely day in Yorkshire Dales with Mountain Goat Tours. John was the guide-driver and made the experience wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, kind and attentive. Even though it was a long day, it went very quickly. Will definitely book another tour.
May 4, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review, Veronica. It's great to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Yorkshire Dales with us.
John will be delighted to know that his knowledge, kindness, and attentiveness helped make your experience so special. It’s always wonderful to hear that even a full day tour felt relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are especially pleased to hear that you’d like to book another tour with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Our 10 lakes tour was brilliant
Our 10 lakes tour was brilliant. Our driver Derek was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and kept us all entertained, he had a great sense of humour. We would definitely use mountain goat tours again.
May 7, 2026
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Hi Noleen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed our Ten Lakes Spectacular tour and that Derek helped make the day such a memorable one. His mix of local knowledge and humour certainly makes for a fun journey through the Lakes!
It means a lot to hear that you’d travel with Mountain Goat Tours again, and we’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Derek. We hope to see you again for another tour before too long!
Fabulous tour
Fabulous tour! Such a lovely bunch of people to share the day with. Dave has such a wealth of knowledge and is an absolute credit to Mountain Goat, he made this tour without any question and despite the road closures was resolute in getting us to where we needed to be. Thanks Dave for a lovely day x
May 6, 2026
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Hi Nic, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fabulous day and enjoyed sharing the experience with your fellow travellers.
Dave will be so pleased to read your kind words. His knowledge, dedication, and calm approach — especially when dealing with unexpected road closures — really do make him a huge asset to the team. We’re thrilled he helped turn the day into such a memorable experience for you.
Thank you again for choosing Mountain Goat Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
mountain passes brilliant
We did the mountain passes with our driver Andy
What can I say 10/10 from pick up to drop off Andy was full of great information and made the day brilliant
We wish we was staying in the Lake District longer as we would definitely have booked another trip with them
Also the food at the castle was lovely and the bird show is a must
Thanks for a great day Andy
Brett & Jo
May 4, 2026
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Hey Brett & Jo,
We absolutely loved reading your review - thank you. It’s fantastic to hear that Andy made your Mountain Passes tour such a brilliant day from start to finish. He’ll be delighted to know his commentary and local knowledge helped make the experience a 10/10 for you both!
We’re also so pleased you enjoyed the castle visit, the food, and of course the bird show — it really is a highlight of the day.
It’s a shame you couldn’t stay longer, but we’d love to welcome you back to the Lake District again in the future.
John was knowledgeable and interesting
John was knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was well planned. I loved, among other things, the raptor birds at Bolton Castle.
I am amazed with his weather-control power…we had a beautiful day!
May 1, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and John’s knowledgeable and engaging commentary throughout the day.
The bird display at Bolton Castle is always a memorable experience, so it’s lovely to hear it was one of your highlights too! And we’ll definitely let John know that his “weather-control powers” didn’t go unnoticed — we’re very glad he managed to arrange such a beautiful day for your visit!
Thank you again for travelling with Mountain Goat Tours, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future.
Absolutely worth it
The route itself was absolutely spectacular, but Tim truly made our day. Not only did he share so much knowledge about the area, but he also kept us laughing for almost 8 hours straight. We came home with huge smiles on our faces, and this is definitely a tour we won’t forget. Thank you, Tim!
May 3, 2026
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Hi Marina,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular scenery, and even more delighted that Tim helped make the day so memorable for you.
A great mix of local knowledge, humour, and good company can really make a tour special, and it sounds like Tim delivered all three in style! Hearing that you went home smiling after eight hours of laughter is exactly what we hope for.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Tim — they’ll mean a lot to him.
We would highly recommend Mountain Goat…
We would highly recommend Mountain Goat tours. We have taken full day tours in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dalesand both were five star- superb: fabulous itineraries, marvellous drivers/ guides who shared their knowledge - generously and with humour and passion - for these stunningly beautiful parts of the UK. We have been travelling by train and bus and Mountain Goat tours made these, otherwise inaccessible, spots easily visited. Excellent value for money and truly perfect in every way. Highly recommended.
May 2, 2026
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Thank you for your incredibly kind review, Jill. It’s wonderful to hear that both your Lake District and Yorkshire Dales tours were such memorable experiences for you.
We’re especially pleased that our tours helped you reach and enjoy some of the more remote and beautiful places that can be difficult to access by public transport. Creating stress-free days filled with stunning scenery, fascinating stories, and plenty of laughter is exactly what we aim for, so your feedback truly means a great deal to us.
Your lovely comments about our driver-guides, itineraries, and value for money are hugely appreciated, and we’ll be sure to share them with the team. Thank you again for your recommendation, we’re delighted to have been part of your UK travels and hope to welcome you back for more tours in the future!
The experience was more than perfect
The experience was more than perfect. We went with Tim. He was very polite, knowledgeable, funny, cooperative, and purely a genuine person! The trip was filled with activities and information that we would’ve never got going on our own. I definitely recommend this. Specially with Tim!
May 2, 2026
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Hi Abdelhadi,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience was “more than perfect” and that Tim helped make the day so special for you.
Tim will be thrilled to know his knowledge, humour, and genuine personality made such a positive impression. It’s wonderful to hear that the tour gave you experiences and insights you may not have discovered on your own — that’s exactly what we hope to provide for our guests.
Thank you again for choosing Mountain Goat Tours!
This is the second Mountain Goat tour…
This is the second Mountain Goat tour experience. We have been impressed with our tour guides, this time Tony.
He did an excellent job driving the narrow roads in the Lake District, while narrating the terrain, historical information and geological formations.
Greatly appreciated our many stops and vistas along the way.
May 1, 2026
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Hi Melanie,
Thank you for travelling with us again and for sharing such a lovely review! It means a great deal to know that your second Mountain Goat experience lived up to expectations.
Tony will be so pleased to hear your kind comments. Navigating the narrow Lake District roads while sharing the area’s history, landscapes, and geology is no small task, and we’re delighted you enjoyed both the journey and the many scenic stops along the way.
We truly appreciate your continued support and hope we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you on a third Mountain Goat soon.
Fantastic day out
My husband and I had a brilliant time on the All Creatures Great and Small tour. Mark our tour guide was brilliant, he is so knowledable about Yorkshire and we saw places we had never seen before. The caves where the butter was dropped into to keep it cold on its way across the moors to market was a surprise, the small hidden rock garden, cow houses never heard of them before and then the views on the moors were amazing. Mark was able take us on alternative routes due to the roads blocked in the area so our day was not spoilt following detour signs. We had a fun, entertaining and informative day out. Another great trip with Mountain Goat and it certainly won't be our last.
April 29, 2026
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Hi Helen,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your husband had such a brilliant time on the All Creatures Great and Small tour with Mark.
It sounds like you discovered some truly fascinating hidden gems along the way. Mark’s knowledge and passion for Yorkshire really do help bring these places and stories to life, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed the mix of history, scenery, and local insight.
We’re also glad that, despite the road closures, Mark was able to adapt the route and keep the day running smoothly so you could continue enjoying the experience without disruption.
Thank you again for your lovely comments and for choosing Mountain Goat Tours once more.
Mountain Go tour of all things great and small
Our mountain goats tour for all things great and small was really great. Our driver and narrator Jon did an excellent job relating the history of the areas we visited. He provided a lot of good information and answered questions. It was very enjoyable.
May 1, 2026
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Hi William,
Thank you for your glowing review! We’re so pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable time on the All Things Great and Small tour.
Jon will be delighted to know that you appreciated his storytelling, local knowledge, and the care he took in answering questions throughout the day. Bringing the history and character of the area to life is such an important part of the experience, and it’s wonderful to hear he helped make the tour so memorable for you.
We hope to welcome you back for another great day out in the future!
We had a packed but lovely day.
We had a packed but lovely day.
Steve was great. Very knowledgeable.
Told some great stories and kept us entertained. Also recommended a great place to eat.
Would recommended this trip.
Just be aware the parking is £25.
We found it hard to find the bus stop as it was not marked and nobody else waiting for us to know where it was.
May 1, 2026
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Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you had a lovely day and that Steve helped make the trip enjoyable with his stories, local knowledge, and recommendations along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to him.
We also really appreciate your feedback regarding the parking costs and the difficulty finding the bus stop. We understand how frustrating that can be at the start of a day out, and your comments are very helpful as we continue looking at ways to improve our joining instructions and pick-up information for future guests.
Thank you again for travelling with Mountain Goat Tours and for recommending the trip.
What a day !
We have discovered the lake District from Windermere and northern Wales from Liverpool. It was two wonderful tours ! The mini bus is a real +, we can discover things that we couldn’t with a big one. I have to say that our two drivers were also amazing ! Thank you Peter for your kindness and for sharing so much knowledge. And thank you Lee for your energy, your knowledge and for building such an amazing ambiance during the day ! We definitely recommend those adventures!! We will discover more with moutain goats next time we go to Great Britain, I have no doubt about it, we enjoyed it so much ! Again, it’s perfect when you want to meet people, discover beautiful landscapes, learn about locals and culture, and when you want to rest a little and just follow the flow. Thank you so much from 🇫🇷 and 🇩🇪!
April 30, 2026
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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and enthusiastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that both your Lake District and North Wales tours were such wonderful experiences for you.
It’s lovely to know that travelling in our smaller minibuses helped you discover places that larger coaches simply can’t reach. Those hidden roads, quieter viewpoints, and local touches are such a special part of the experience.
Peter and Lee will both be thrilled to read your kind words. Peter’s warmth and knowledge, along with Lee’s energy and ability to create a fun atmosphere, really do make each tour unique and memorable. We’re so pleased they helped make your adventures through Great Britain so enjoyable.
Your comments perfectly capture what we hope our tours offer, the beautiful landscapes, local stories and culture, new friendships, and the chance to relax and enjoy the journey.
Thank you again for travelling with us and for recommending Mountain Goat Tours so warmly.
Informative, fun, and perfectly organized!
My tour to the Yorkshire Dales was absolutely fantastic. Everything was top-notch and perfectly organized. Ben is a very witty and engaging guide who shared so many interesting details about the region.
The nature was stunning, especially the Aysgarth Falls and the amazing views from Bolton Castle (the bird of prey display was a wonderful bonus!). We also had a delicious lunch at the Wensleydale Creamery—a great way to get a taste of the local area.
The tour even inspired me to start watching "All Creatures Great and Small" to see those lovely places again. A perfect way to get a great overview of Yorkshire. Highly recommended!
April 29, 2026
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Hi Anna,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Yorkshire Dales tour was such a memorable experience and that everything felt well organised from start to finish.
Ben will be so pleased to know that his humour, storytelling, and knowledge of the region helped make the day so enjoyable for you. It sounds like you experienced some of the very best the Dales has to offer.
We’re also pleased you enjoyed your stop at the Wensleydale Creamery, it’s always a favourite for guests wanting a real taste of Yorkshire! And we love that the tour inspired you to start watching All Creatures Great and Small so you can revisit the landscapes again from home.
We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Too much information
The driver was 1 hour late for my pick up. He did apologise due to traffic out of his control. David the driver was very very talkative and in the 8 hours he never stopped talking apart from several stops on our journey. He is very knowledgeable but not every single second with lots of unrelated stuff and kept repeating himself. He is a good driver cant fault him for that. He did help me as I unfortunately got sick and he did get me back to my hotel.
April 29, 2026
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Hi Glenis,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry that your pick-up was delayed and understand how frustrating that must have been, even though the traffic issues were outside of David’s control.
We do appreciate your balanced comments regarding David’s driving and knowledge, and we’re glad to hear that he was able to assist you and make sure you got safely back to your hotel when you became unwell. Your comfort and wellbeing are always very important to us.
We also value your honest feedback about the commentary during the tour. We understand that different guests have different preferences when it comes to the level and style of narration, and your comments are helpful for us as we continue to review the overall guest experience.
We hope you’re feeling much better now, and thank you again for travelling with Mountain Goat Tours.
Wonderful Day in the Dales
We took the All Creatures Great & Small tour from York through the Dales and had a wonderful time. Ben was our driver and he was informative, entertaining and fun. The Dales are beautiful and we were able to see firsthand the setting that we enjoy so much as fans of the show. Being in Grassington and seeing the fictional Darrowby was amazing. The creamery stop was delicious and Bolton Castle was interesting and exciting because we saw the birds of prey exhibition they put on. It was a wonderful day seeing a magical part of England. Thank you, Ben, for taking such great care of our group!
April 28, 2026
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Hi Howard,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your All Creatures Great & Small tour through the Yorkshire Dales with Ben.
For fans of the show, visiting Grassington and seeing the setting of fictional Darrowby really is something special, and we’re so pleased you were able to experience it first hand. It’s lovely to hear that you also enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the delicious creamery stop, and the birds of prey display at Bolton Castle, they certainly make for a memorable day out.
Ben will be delighted to know that his informative and entertaining guiding helped make the tour such an enjoyable experience for your group. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
Thank you again for choosing Mountain Goat Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Our guide John was very knowledgeable
Our guide John was very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. The tour was very good but John made it so very interesting and fun.
April 28, 2026
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Hi Gregory,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and that John helped make the experience especially memorable for you.
His knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm really do make a difference, and we’re delighted that you found the day both interesting and fun. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to John, he’ll truly appreciate them.
Thank you again for travelling with Mountain Goat Tours, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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