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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very positive experience — it was my first time doing a tour of this kind and I really enjoyed it. Our guide, Trevor, knows an incredible amount about the region: every village, little church, and s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi Mimi here, they do their absolute best to accommodate everyone and show you an amazing trip. So many amazing stops and vistas. So much interesting knowledge They can’t know every variable, such as... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very well organised day across the North Yorkshire Moors to Whitby & back. Our driver John was friendly,enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and described relevant historical details & the scenery in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The tour through the lovely Yorkshire Dales led by John was absolutely smashing. John is a model Tour Guide: he loves the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and shared his emotion with us. Historical facts wer... See more

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  2. Minibus Taxi Service
  3. Tour Agency
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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Tours of the Countryside!

Fantastic tours experience! We did the North York Moors Tour on one day, and the All Creatures Great and Small Tour the next, both with Trevor. Absolutely enjoyed the commentary and views, and it was an excellent way to see the countryside as well as small towns and Whitby without needing to drive ourselves - which, as Canadians, was a bit daunting. Would completely recommend checking out these tours!

November 15, 2025
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours

Thank you for your great review and recommendation! We are super glad to hear about your experience on our Yorkshire tours with Trevor, of whom will be thrilled to hear that you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Mountain Goat to show you the hidden beautiful spots of Yorkshire and we hope to see again soon.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service & Knowledge

Excellent Service & Knowledge

The driver was friendly, witty and knowledgeable about the tour route. Had a great time, will definitely be using them again.

March 19, 2026
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Thank you Gareth for your kind review! We are delighted to hear about your day with our driver, of whom we are happy to know that his knowledge and demeanour greatly impacted your experience! We hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat tour very soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

fabulous day out

Our tour guy Steve was so full of historical and entertaining facts. We are familiar with the Lakes but learned things we didn't know! We thought the day was very good value and a lot was packed into our trip. Excellent day despite a couple of planned road closures, which meant a small change of the route! I would definitely recommend booking and we will be coming back for more.

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours

Thank you Ruth for your kind review and recommendation! We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with our driver guide Steve, of whom will be thrilled to hear that his knowledge and facts has been memorable for yourself. We hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat tour in the near future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day tour of the lakes taking in…

Day tour of the lakes taking in Hawkshead, Bowness and a Windermere cruise. Paul was our tour guide, giving background and making the places come alive with his interesting facts and stories, he was the perfect tour guide making the day very enjoyable and memorable.

December 2, 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review Andrew! Paul will be delighted to hear you positive feedback and his influence on creating a core memory!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a fabulous trip on the Mountain…

Had a fabulous trip on the Mountain Goat on 2.10.25 in the Lake District. Our tour guide was Lisa who was enthralling with the tale of the Beauty of the Lakes from the Fish Inn.
I was intrigued!
Would highly recommend this tour as these buses can go where a coach cannot !
Well done Ellen Smith Tours for ensuring we went on this tour on our Sailing, Dreaming and Steaming Tour!

October 2, 2025
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Reply from Mountain Goat Tours

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation Karen! Lisa will be delighted to hear how her tales have made your trip that much more memorable. We hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat tour very soon.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yorkeshire Dales Delight

Great Guide. Knew so much about the Yorkeshire Dales Mark H. Such an enjoyable day. Lunch at beautiful Bolton Castle and stunning views of waterfalls and James Herriot Country.

July 16, 2025
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Thank you for your review Elizabeth, we are very happy to hear on your enjoyable day, the waterfall really is stunning! We would love to see you on another tour in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 Lakes tour

Went on the 10 Lakes tour. We had a wonderful day, fantastic scenery. Well organised tour. Plenty of stops.
Patrick was our driver, knowledgeable about the lakes, even quoted some Wordsworth poetry. Good sense of humour. Glad there are only 16 people on the tour.
Unforeseen road block, but Patrick just took it in his stride and soon had us back on track. We were not rushed at any of the stops. I would definitely recommend Mountain Goat Tours.
Elliott in the office, is very nice. Does a great job. Has a great sense of humour.
I’ll definitely be going on another tour.

July 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic day

Just returned from a fantastic One day tour of the Lake District with Mountain Goat from Manchester. The weather was perfect, and the scenery—absolutely stunning! Our driver-guide, David, was wonderful—super knowledgeable, calm, and incredibly patient. Tour guides are expected to be chatty, but his composed and thoughtful style made the experience even better.
The vehicle was also in great condition and the seats super comfortable.

We had ample time for family photos, and the highlight was definitely the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway—magical! A bit more time for a short hike or trail would’ve made it even better. But overall, an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

July 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

6 lakes tour...

Myself & Mrs P went on the 6 lakes tour with Tim. Great sense of humour, knowledgeable & funny. Plenty to see & well planned. Highly recommended. Tim loves his job & its shines through. Take the tour...you won't be dissapointed.

July 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mum came on holidays from Mauritius…

My mum came on holidays from Mauritius - its the appropriate and more secure way to make an elderly person visit the lake district with its beautiful scenery and the english heritage. Our bus and tour guide was really amazing made us see most of it although the weather was playing up from time to time. We had a great family time.

June 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

North Wales amazing journey

We've had an amazing journey to Norh Wales! Thank you! Scott is a wonderful guide, inexhaustible about Wales and the area with a liverpuldian sense of humor!
Unforgettable !
Looking forward to another trip with you!

June 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Virgin Experience Tour

We were gifted a Virgin Experience so I’m not sure what the title of this tour is.
We were picked up promptly in Liverpool for a tour of the Lake District. We visited Lake Windermere where we enjoyed the trip on a boat, followed by a steam train ride. We were then picked up again, at the station by our driver/guide, Dave.
Dave was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us plenty of stops for photos and comfort breaks. The trip is suitable for all abilities, as the minibus was parked close to amenities but those who wished to, could walk a little further.
A very enjoyable experience, (and even though it rained heavily at home, the weather in The Lakes was great for us, being warm and dry.)
Thanks Dave and the Mountain Goat team.

June 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike & Maggie Shrive

From the moment we met up with our driver/guide Paul,we were highly impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, friendly banter and explanation of the day's schedule. This lead to making the whole 10 hour day even more enjoyable. We highly recommend mountain goat tours to any potential customers and expect to use their services in the future.

June 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lake district tour with Marc

Lake district tour with Marc . Such a lovely day out totally enhanced by Marc's professional and warm manner. Absolutely no hitches, plenty of time at all our stops, boat trip was lovely as was steam train ride. Very comfortable coach. Do not miss out on this when you visit Liverpool.
Nora and Vincent

May 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great day with Mountain Goat Tours

Visiting the Lake District our small group had the ten lake tour which was a full day in May. We really got to see alot & our driver, Tim, was such a bonus as he was so knowledgeable & humorous, our day was brilliant. Thankfully the day had great weather too but Tim went out of his way to give us a good experience & clearly he was passionate about this beautiful area. Thanks Mountain Goat Tours & Tim our driver.

May 3, 2025
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