If you really want to remind yourself why the Lake District wows visitors from all over the world – take a Mountain Goat inspired day out on your doorstep.

The iconic minibus tour company takes visitors to some of the most remotely spectacular locations you can possibly reach without the need for lacing up your hiking boots and heading on foot for the hills.

The Mountain Goat is celebrating its Golden Anniversary throughout 2022 so it has years of experience when it comes to knowing the high road highlights of Lakeland.

Its High Adventure Tour is one of many bespoke days out you can take and chances are you’ll never forget it.

It takes you over what has become known as Britain’s wildest road – the Hardknott Pass – with its hairpin bends, steep climbs and stunning views.

Then there’s Wrynose Pass which is equally exhilarating.

But along with the hair-raising mountain passes there is history too with a stop at the 2nd Century Hardknott Roman Fort.

Just getting there means you have used a route that was pioneered by the Romans – its perched spectacularly on a rocky spur. It was built during the reign of Hadrian to defend the road from Ravenglass on the coast to Ambleside.

And there’s even more to see and experience on this High Adventure day out. You get to experience what has been described as “Britain’s Favourite View” – the spectacular Wastwater in the Wasdale Valley. That view takes in England’s deepest lake with the mountains of Yewbarrow, Great Gable and Lingmell behind.

Then there’s the chance to enjoy stunning views of a wild Lake District hidden gem – Blea Tarn with the Langdale Pikes as its backdrop.

But the day out delights don’t end there.

One of your stops along the way lets you explore the beautiful grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Castle.

This day out on your doorstep is a chance to explore the real Lake District in all its wild and rugged glory.

One of the added attractions of taking a day out with The Mountain Goat is you benefit from the wisdom and wit of your experienced driver guide – people like Jim Whitworth who is one of them.

He’s been with the company for over a decade and previously worked for the British Antarctic Survey and as a wood carver and sculptor.

Like the other driver guides he doesn’t read from a prepared script but brings the Lakeland landscape alive with his wealth of knowledge of the history, geography, myths and stories of the Lake District.

In its 50th anniversary year – The Mountain Goat continues to offer a day out on your doorstep that will make memories to last a lifetime. https://www.mountain-goat.com/.