ENGLAND
5 DAYS from £407
Ribblehead Viaduct, Settle-Carlisle Railway
Yorkshire’s Literary Trails, Pretty Dales & Happy Valleys This fantastic tour of beautiful Yorkshire has proved to be very popular. The tour features some of Yorkshire’s most iconic spa and market towns, including Hebden Bridge, made famous by Happy Valley, and we also experience one of the best railway journeys in the world, on the spectacular Settle to Carlisle line. Our tour combines the very best of traditional Yorkshire with its world-class attractions and following in the footsteps of best loved TV programmes & literary giants!
Grassington
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Grassington, Skipton & Canal Cruise Our first visit of the day is to Grassington in the beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and it may be familiar to some. This bustling cobbled market square set against a backdrop of the beautiful dales was used as the fictional market town of TV’s All Creatures Great & Small. Our next stop is delightful Skipton. We embark on a leisurely 2 hour return canal cruise along the beautiful Leeds Liverpool Canal, complete with commentary and 2 course light lunch on board. We then have time at leisure to explore the town at our own pace. We can browse the famous weekly market, picturesque quay and canal towpaths running through the centre of the town. We return to our hotel with time to stroll into the pretty, traditional spa town of Ilkley where we discover its little independent shops, attractions and finest tearooms, including the famous Betty’s Tea Room. Day 3 Hebden Bridge, Haworth, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway & Ilkley This morning, we embark on a circular scenic drive, taking in the wonders of West Yorkshire’s most famous villages. Our first stop is pretty Hebden Bridge in the Upper Calder Valley, a filming location for the popular Happy Valley TV series. Here we have the chance to wander the bohemian streets, getting to feel the influence of artists and writers who have lived here in the last 50 years. We next travel to Keighley via picturesque Haworth, home of the famous Bronte sisters, and an
undisputed literary mecca. In the afternoon, we enjoy a one-way journey through Bronte country on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway . We return to the hotel early afternoon where we have free time to enjoy the pretty spa town of Ilkley. Day 4 Return Journey Settle - Carlisle Railway Today, we enjoy a spectacular return journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway , one of the most scenic and impressive railways in the UK. We begin in Skipton settling down to enjoy a journey which carves its way through the magnificent landscape of the Yorkshire Dales before descending to Cumbria’s lush green Eden Valley with views of the Pennines and Lakeland Fells. We travel through 72 miles of unspoilt countryside, travelling through 14 tunnels and over 20 viaducts, including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. We arrive in Carlisle at lunchtime and have free time here before we board our train again to enjoy the spectacular views once more on our return journey. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • 2 hour return Skipton canal cruise with 2 course light lunch • One way journey on Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Haworth - Keighley • Return journey on Settle to Carlisle Railway, Skipton – Carlisle
Best Western Plus Craiglands Hotel Ilkley, Yorkshire
Full of character and located within walking distance from the traditional Yorkshire town of Ilkley, this Victorian hotel is decorated to a modern and contemporary style and combines comfort and great facilities with a small, landscaped garden and a woodland path to Ilkley Moor. All 63 bedrooms are to a good standard and spacious, with all rooms containing a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Groups eat in the lovely feature Ballroom and there is a brasserie restaurant, bar and outside terrace, all offering plenty of seating. There is a lift to the second floor, however, due to the age of the building there are stairs to access some bedrooms. • Lift • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £407pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £141 Based on Monday arrivals
Skipton Canal Cruise
Yorkshire Dales
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
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