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Yorkshire Dales & the Settle-Carlisle Railway Line
Enjoy a few days away with a short break to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, renowned as an area of great natural beauty and home to some of the finest scenery in England. With contrasting silver-grey limestone, heather clad moors plus picturesque towns and villages, a visit to the Yorkshire Dales is a delight at any time of the year.
You will stay at the Hilton Doubletree in the elegant Victorian spa town of Harrogate. This popular tourist town is beautifully adorned with floral displays and renowned for its historic buildings, lovely cafes and busy shopping area.
During this break you will also be able to savour the dramatic and inspiring landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and the Cumbrian Fells from the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway. Enjoy a return journey along this famous railway line, arguably the most scenic of any in England. Plus you will also have a full day in the city of York with its wealth of attractions including the world famous York Minster.
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HILTON DOUBLETREE HARROGATE
The Hilton Doubletree Harrogate sits in beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking Harrogate and is only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Facilities include a restaurant and piano lounge plus a spa with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature television, Wi-Fi, telephone, safe, iron / ironing board, hair dryer, mini bar and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with breakfast.
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Return journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway.
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary.
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point.
Day One
We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the delightful spa town of Harrogate and to the centrally located Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate. The afternoon is then free to explore Harrogate with its handsome historic buildings and verdant gardens, one of Yorkshire's most elegant destinations. Take a walk from the famous Betty's Tearooms down Montpellier Hill and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the area. Take a stroll in the beautiful Valley Gardens and perhaps visit the Mercer Art Gallery and the Royal Pump Room Museum for a fascinating insight into Harrogate's spa history.
Day Two
We drive to the picturesque market town of Skipton where we board our train for a spectacular journey to Carlisle. We take in the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales, the Pennines and Cumbria’s pretty Eden Valley and admire the picturesque scenery as we pass through tunnels and cross amazing viaducts, the most famous being the Ribblehead Viaduct with its 24 arches. On arrival in Carlisle there will be some time at leisure for lunch and a brief look around, perhaps visit the castle which overlooks the city and was once home to Mary Queen of Scots. We re-board the train mid-afternoon for our return journey to Skipton, then board the coach and travel back to Harrogate.
BDay Three
Today we discover the magnificent city of York where you may like to take a sightseeing tour, a walk on the city walls or perhaps a river cruise. See the mighty York Minster, explore the "Shambles" with its ancient buildings leaning in all directions and be sure to see the Jorvik Centre and the excellent Castle and Railway Museums.
BDay Four
Enjoy some further free time in Harrogate before we depart in the mid-afternoon and commence our homeward journey.
BB=Breakfast 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 |
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| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub |
| Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road |
| Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road |
| 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 |
| Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn |
| Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage |
| Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms |
| Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant |
| 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 |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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