The Settle-Carlisle Railway line is one of the most famous in England with half a million passengers riding on it every year. We also take in Skipton and more beautiful scenery through the Lake District.
Historic Carlisle
The spectacular Settle-Carlisle Railway
Beautiful Lake District
Skipton - Gateway to the Dales
Day 1
We make our way to the market town of Skipton often called the Gateway to the Dales with its many shops, cobbled streets and alleyways. We then join our diesel train for the breath-taking journey on England's most scenic railway line. We travel through stunning countryside to Carlisle where we stay overnight with dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 2
Leaving the hotel we travel towards the wonderful Lake District, following the shore of Ullswater and head over Kirkstone Pass and descend to Lake Windermere, where we take a short break before continuing our journey home.
Hotel:
The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of
Edwardian grandeur, beautiful original features including and elegant sweeping staircase.
Facilities include swimming pool and all bedrooms are en suite with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
The hotel has a lift.
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 | Contact Details |
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Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre | |
Bristol Anchor Road East | Anchor Road Opposite @Bristol- We The Curious Eastbound Bus Stop | |
Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | |
Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | |
Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | |
Gordano | Gordano M5 Services CAR PARK | |
Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | |
Weston Borough Arms | Borough Arms, Bus Shelter after main entrance to old Clarks Factory | |
Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | |
Worle -Queensway Centre | Worle - Food Warehouse Bus St-opposite Bridge Farm New Bristol Road | |
Worle-Preanes Green | Bus Stop Worle Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Summer Lane Bus Shelter |