Pennines & Yorkshire Explorer
Take in the magnificent scenery and contrasting countryside on this 5-day tour.
Book NowThe highlight of this tour is a journey on the spectacular Settle to Carlisle Railway, when we travel through the stunning Yorkshire Dales into Cumbria across the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, on one of the most famous railway journeys in the world. We also feature some familiar Yorkshire towns including Hawes and Skipton as well as a journey on the Leeds Liverpool Canal and the Worth Valley Railway.
Holiday includes: 4 night’s dinner bed & breakfast, journey on Settle to Carlisle Railway, Worth Valley Railway, Leeds/Liverpool Canal Cruise, excursions as described, executive coach travel.
Hotel: 4* Cedar Court Bradford
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 After our local pick-ups, we head north, stopping on route to arrive at the Cedar Court Hotel early evening in time to settle in before our evening meal. Tea/coffee on arrival.
Day 2 Early morning, we begin with a drive to the pleasant North Yorkshire market town of Settle. Here we enjoy a ride on the Settle and Carlisle Railway, considered to be one of England's mast scenic rail journeys. We join the diesel train for the journey, passing through spectacular scenery, crossing the famous Ribblehead viaduct to Kirby Stephen. We rejoin the coach for the short journey into Hawes, the main town of Wensleydale where we have a chance to get lunch, with the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town home to the Dales Countryside Museum, Wensleydale Creamery, and traditional shops.
Day 3 Today we travel to Bury where we can browse the world famous Bury Market. Often voted market of the year in Britain's favourite market, you`ll find over 350 stalls to visit! Afterwards, explore Bury at leisure and enjoy lunch. Later, we make our way to board our narrowboat for a cruise along the Leeds Liverpool canal with Kittywake Canal Cruises. Our cruise passes through beautiful countryside where you can take in Lancashire's nature and wildlife. A lovely relaxing afternoon.
Day 4 Today we head off along the Aire Valley to Skipton- Gateway to the Dales, with Skipton Castle standing proudly at the top of the street. Take a stroll around the town and explore some of the interesting little alleyways and shops. From Skipton we make our way to Haworth home of the famous Bronte sisters and their notorious brother. Little has changed in the village since they lived at the Parsonage. Later, we enjoy a steam train ride along the delightful Worth Valley, following the locations used in the film ` The Railway Children `. We return to the hotel in time for a drink before dinner.
Day 5 Today we say goodbye to our hosts and head south with suitable stops on route back to Essex arriving early evening approx.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Bentalls, Heybridge | Bentalls Centre, Heybridge | View |
| Chapel, Broad St Green | Layby opposite chapel, Heybridge | View |
| Cheap Shop, Tiptree | Cheap Shop, Tiptree | View |
| Cherry Chase, Tiptree | Opposite Cherry Chase, Tiptree | View |
| Colchester Road Heybridge | Colchester Road/Oak Road Bus Stop, Heybridge | View |
| Colchester Road, Totham | The Compasses bus stop, Colchester Road, Gt Totham | View |
| Cups Corner, Maldon | Cups Corner Crossroad East Bus Stop adj to Coop | View |
| Doubleday Drive Heybridge | Doubleday Drive Bus Stop, Heybridge | View |
| Duck Pond, Tiptree | Duck Pond, Tiptree Opposite Asda | View |
| Fambridge Road, Maldon | Fambridge Rd bus stop end of Washington Rd, Maldon | View |
| Holloway/Crescent Road | Holloway Road/Crescent Road Bus Stop, Heybridge | View |
| Maldon Rd, Gt Totham | Before 'old' cafe, Great Totham | View |
| New Times PH, Tiptree | New Times PH, Station Road, Tiptree | View |
| Olio, Wickham Bishops | Olio formerly The Chequers PH, Wickham Bishops | View |
| Post Office, Great Totham | The Post Office, Great Totham | View |
| Poundstretchers, Maldon | Poundstretchers, Maldon | View |
| Prom Gates, Maldon | Prom Gates, Maldon (next to the Museum) | View |
| Queen Victoria PH, Maldon | Opposite Queen Victoria PH, Maldon | View |
| Roy Terrys, Tiptree | Opposite Roy Terrys, Tiptree | View |
| Scout Hut, Wickham Bishop | Scout Hut, Wickham Bishops | View |
| St Lukes, Tiptree | St Lukes, Tiptree | View |
| The Ship, Tiptree | Bus stop before The Ship, Tiptree | View |
| Witham - Route B | The Old Post Office (outside Lians), Witham | View |
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