‘Mountain Goat’ High Adventure
A memorable day exploring the lanes of the Lakes, not accessible by a large coach, on a ‘Mountain Goat’ minibus. We travel over the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, the steepest in England. We drive past the extraordinary remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, 1000ft up on the fells. We break for lunch in Eskdale before boarding La’al Ratty, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. In the afternoon, we drive onward to ‘Britain’s Favourite View’, Wastwater; England’s deepest and most dramatic lake. Our next destination is the splendid 14th Century Muncaster Castle surrounded by its internationally acclaimed gardens and famous for its World Owl Trust.
Spectacular Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass
We journey via the shores of Ullswater, one of the most dramatic lakes in Cumbria, enjoying the spectacular views of mountains, plunging down to the lake, which inspired Wordsworth to compose his poem ‘Daffodils’. We continue via the spectacular Kirkstone Pass to Bowness, where we break for lunch. We return via Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake.
Grasmere and Keswick
Morning visit to Grasmere. Nestling at the foot of some spectacular fells and with its own lake, this village has many shops, pubs and cafes. You can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and buy the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. We return for an afternoon at leisure in Keswick. A lovely market town, beautifully situated in the shadow of Skiddaw. Our hotel is right in the heart of the town and there are easy walks to the shores of Derwentwater, where you can take a boat trip around the lake.