Discover some of the finest scenery on offer in England with excursions through the stunning Cumbrian and Northumberland countryside.
Book NowIncluded is a ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway with towering viaducts, long tunnels and staggering views.
*market day correct at time itinerary was produced.
At a glance:
Cumbrian Coast Railway
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Settle to Carlisle Railway
G&K Shared Tour
We have been working behind the scenes with Galloway to be able to offer you an even wider range of UK and Continental Holidays, this enables us to offer you more choice and some exciting NEW destinations. As these Holidays will be offered by both companies, we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.
Day 1
Following your included home pick up we travel towards Carlise, to our hotel, the Crown & Mitre Hotel, arriving late afternoon for our 4 nights stay which includes dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits are served on arrival.
DDay 2
Today we head for Longtown and drive along Liddesdale as we make our way to picturesque Kielder Water and Forest Park. We take a break at the visitor centre before continuing to Bellingham and Hexham, dominated by the Abbey overlooking the market square. This afternoon we return along the path of Hadrian's Wall, which stretched some 76 miles from the Tyne to the Solway.
B, DDay 3
This morning we start our first train journey of the day in Carlisle. The line follows the Cumbrian coastline through Maryport and Whitehaven, the stunning sea view stay with us to Ravenglass. Here we join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - L'al Ratty steam train from the coast to the foothills of England's highest mountains. Seven miles of steam in the Lake District National Park.
B, DDay 4
We travel into the Yorkshire Dales to Kirkby Lonsdale, where we find the weekly market in full swing*. Then we travel on past the immense Ribblehead Viaduct, through charming Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Settle.
In the afternoon we take in the most spectacular train journey on a main line railway in the whole of England - the famous Settle to Carlisle line. Towering viaducts, bridges, long deep tunnels, lovingly kept station gardens all help to make this one of the best loved lines in the country. We travel along the whole line through majestic scenery to Carlisle.
Day 5
After breakfast we depart and make our way home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included
The Crown & Mitre Hotel 3*
The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur, beautiful original features including an elegant sweeping staircase plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and Jacuzzi. All bedrooms are en suite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
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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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Ardleigh Crown | Ardleigh Crown Public House | |
Beacon Hill Services | Beacon Hill Services Lorry Park | |
Bramford, Angel PH | Bramford, Angel Public House | |
Bury St Edmunds Bus Stn | Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 9 | |
Capel St Mary (North) | Capel St Mary White Horse Public House Setdown Point:Capel St Mary National Exp StopSouth | |
Chelmsford Services | Chelmsford Springfield Services Lorry Park (Off A12) | |
Claydon Crown | Claydon Crown Public House Lay By | |
Colchester North Rail Stn | Colchester North Rail Station | |
Combs Bus Shelter | Combs Bus Shelter, Ipswich Road (Opp. Esso Garage) | |
Copdock - Tescos | Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop | |
Debenham Angel | Debenham Angel Public House | |
Diss Bus Station | Diss Bus Station | |
Eye Town Hall | Eye Town Hall | |
Felixstowe Coach Park | Felixstowe Coach Park, Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7SJ | |
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq | Felixstowe Great Eastern Square | |
Ipswich, West End Rd | Ipswich,West End Road Car Park | |
Kelvedon - The Tavern | Kelvedon The Tavern, High Street/Station Road | |
Long Stratton | Long Stratton Police Station | |
Mendlesham Kings Head | Mendlesham, Kings Head Public House, | |
Mendlesham, Denters Hill | Mendlesham, Denters Hill | |
Needham Market - Swan | Needham Market, Swan Public House, | |
Newmarket Bus Station | Newmarket Bus Station | |
Norwich - Castle Meadow | Norwich, Castle Meadow,(Outside Galloway Office) | |
Redenhall/Station Road | Junction of Redenhall Road/Station Road Harleston (Old Duke William PH) IP20 0LB | |
Scole - Scole Engineering | Outside Scole Engineering Garage, Scole | |
Sproughton | Sproughton, Wild Man Public House | |
Stowmarket Railway Stn | Stowmarket Railway Station | |
Stowupland Dents Corner | Stowupland, Dents Corner, | |
Tollgate McDonalds | Stanway, Mc Donalds Bus Stop, Tollgate, CO3 8RG | |
Witham Old Post Office | Witham Old Post Bus Stop - Sorting Office (NOT McColls Store) | |
Woolpit Church | Woolpit Church |
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