A Northern Secret
The Northern Pennines and North Yorkshire Dales provide unparalleled landscapes and momentous history that shaped the people, geography and culture of the area.
The Northern Pennines and North Yorkshire Dales provide unparalleled landscapes and momentous history that shaped the people, geography and culture of the area.
A remarkable region that is so often overlooked on the rush northwards to Scotland – the Northern Pennines and North Yorkshire Dales provide unparalleled landscapes and momentous history that has shaped the people, geography and culture of the area. One of England’s most special places: open heather moors, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling rivers, distinctive fauna and floral. The UNESCO heritage site of Durham is another highlight. Those who crave culture won’t be disappointed either with one of the UK’s best gallery museums to enjoy.
ITINERARY
Thursday - Early morning departure from Dorset heading north with stops for refreshment as appropriate to arrive Scotch Corner late afternoon. After settling in enjoy a 3 course dinner with choice of menu.
Friday - Visit Barnard Castle, ancient capital of Teesdale and still dominated by its now ruined castle. See the famous octagonal Market Cross built in 1747. This afternoon to the nearby Bowes Museum, a magnificent French Renaissance style art gallery and museum - the North East's World Class Museum - originally built to represent the love story of John and Josephine Bowes.
Saturday - Explore the North Yorkshire Dales. Tour via Richmond and Leyburn into the lush sweeping valley of Wensleydale - distinct for its wooded knolls and waterfalls. Pause at the famous Aysgarth Falls with its three tiered cascade on the River Ure. Lunch is available in the pretty dales village of Hawes, with plenty of café and pubs. This afternoon drive via a narrow dales road bordered by dry-stone walls to view Pendragon Castle - a ruin in Mallerstang Dale that legend has it was built by Uther Pendragon, farther of King Arthur. At Brough join the A66 eastbound that sweeps across the wide open moorlands - a spectacular Roman Road that returns us to Scotch Corner.
Sunday - To Durham - the entire city is a conservation area and UNESCO heritage site. In addition to the spectacular cathedral and castle there are beautiful schools, colleges, churches and spectacular bridges . A boat cruise on the river provides stunning views.
Monday - Bishop Auckland is another town crammed full of historic buildings including Auckland Castle, residence of the Prince Bishops. Continue through Weardale, a medieval hunting ground, to Stanhope and its excellent Durham Dales Centre. This afternoon through fascinating industrial heritage and rugged scenery to Alston, 1000 ft above sea-level. Turn back through Teesdale and stop at High Force waterfall - a gentle 1/3 mile walk brings you to this awesome sight.
Tuesday - Homewards bound to return to Dorset by early evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Holiday Inn A1 Scotch Corner
An imposing building and stylish 3 star venue situated close to the A1 near Richmond. The spacious bedrooms have big beds and crisp linen, private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, television, phone, tea tray, fridge, air-con and free wifi. Fratellos Restaurant is stylish and provides a delicious menu bursting with flavour and combining traditional favourites with fresh ingredients. The Open Lobby Lounge offers a great place to socialise and relax with both bar and coffee shop. Guests have free use of the Active Life Leisure Club with its indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna and spa treatments* (*extra charge). There is a lift to all floors and room service is available.
Tour Price: £575.00 Per person
Single Room Supplement: £190.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, 5 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Entry to Bowes Museum, Entry to High Force waterfall.
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 |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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