Morecambe Bay, Lake District & Yorkshire Dales

Day 1:

Depart from home and travel to Morecambe arriving late afternoon at the Headway Hotel. You will be served Tea/coffee on arrival and the hotel has entertainment provided on two evenings.

Day 2:

Today's excursion takes us around Morecambe Bay to Grange-over-Sands where we take a break take a look around.
From here we make our way to the magnificent Holker Hall and Gardens. The Hall dates back to the 16th century and includes exhibits from Chatsworth and furniture by Chippendale.
This afternoon we visit the Lakeland Motor Museum, housing exhibits including cars, bikes, tractors and all kinds of memorabilia.

Day 3:

Travelling through the scenic Lune Valley, we head for the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. We climb into the Pennines past the famous viaduct at Ribblehead. The continue across the moors to the market town of Hawes, home to Wensleydale Creamery, producer of Yorkshire's famous cheese.
We return via Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale to Morecambe where you can spend the rest of this afternoon.

Day 4:

'High Adventure'! The 'Mountain Goat' minibuses take us where large coaches cannot go. This is a wonderful day, taking in the mountain passes of the Western Fells - Wrynose Pass, the desolate Duddon Valley, awesome Hardknott Pass.
See the lonely Roman Fort as we descend into Eskdale for a ride on L'al Ratty - the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, before seeing Wastwater - voted Britain's favourite view - and then visiting Muncaster Castle Garden and Owl Sanctuary. From here we return via the southern fells.

Day 5:

Sadly, we leave after breakfast and begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included