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Railways of Cumbria & The Lake District
This tour discovers this wonderful Cumbria county primarily by rail with journeys on the Cumbria Coast Railway, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and the Settle to Carlisle Railway
A five day break to the county of Cumbria in Northern England, considered as one of the most beautiful regions of the UK. This tour discovers this wonderful county primarily by rail with journeys on the Cumbria Coast Railway, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and the Settle to Carlisle Railway. Our base for exploring the region is the Gilsland Hall Hotel near Carlisle, set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic views across the Cumbrian countryside.
GILSLAND HALL HOTEL
The popular and comfortable Gilsland Hall Hotel is set in 140 acres of woodlands on the outskirts of Gilsland. Facilities include bowling and putting greens, library, coffee shop, the Galloways Bar, residents lounge and ballroom. All bedrooms feature TV, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Free Wi-Fi in public rooms, Lift available to most rooms.
PRICE INCLUDES
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Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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Return Journey on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
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Single Journey on the Cumbrian Coast Railway
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Single Journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway
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Excursions as described
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Return travel by luxury air conditioned coach
Day One
We travel north towards Carlisle, then continue on to the Gilsland Hall hotel where we stay for the next four nights.
DDay Two
We travel to carlisle for our first train journey of the day as we board the cumbrian coast line from carlisle to ravenglass. Explore the hidden face of Cumbria as you pass spectacular Lake District fells, quaint villages, rural countryside and stunning coastline as the line meanders along the cumbrian coastline through maryport and Whitehaven to ravenglass. This afternoon we join the ravenglass and eskdale railway, or la’al ratty as it affectionately known, meaning "little railway" in olde cumbrian dialect. It runs for seven miles from Ravenglass, by the sea, to Dalegarth Station at the top of the valley with magnificent views down from the fells, and enjoy the beautiful landscape as the steam train takes us from the coast to the foothills of Scarfell Pike, England’s highest mountain.
Day Three
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 the bustling market town of Hexham with its quaint narrow streets, market square and 12th century Abbey. This afternoon we return along the path of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall which streched some 76 miles from Tyne to the Solway Firth
B, DDay Four
Today we drive to the picturesque market town of Kirkby lonsdale situated in the heart of the Lune Valley where we will have some free time to explore. from here we continue our journey past the immense ribblehead Viaduct to Settle, a quaint town framed by stunning countryside and home to the Settle-Carlisle railway, one of the most scenic and impressive railways in the UK. this afternoon we take a journey on this world famous railway and you can enjoy one of the most scenic train journeys in england as we pass by viaducts, tunnels and the wild scenery of the north Pennines.
B, DDay Five
We depart this morning and commence our return journey.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
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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| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop | |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance | |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub | |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop | |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop | |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel | |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park | |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock | |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance | |
| Llandegai | Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park | |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop | |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office | |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) | |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop | |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station | |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station | |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel | |
| Wrexham, Northbound | Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service) | |
| Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop |
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