Cumbria - Rail & Sail
A faultless combination of impossibly beautiful scenery, impressive lierary history, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage - enhanced by heritage railway and scenic boat trips.
A faultless combination of impossibly beautiful scenery, impressive lierary history, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage - enhanced by heritage railway and scenic boat trips.
A faultless combination of impossibly beautiful scenery, impressive literary history, abundant wildlife and a rich cultural heritage – Cumbria or “The Lake District” is arguably England’s finest landscape. From enormous lakes to skyscraping mountains, ancient townships and pre-historic stone circles – the attraction packed region is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, and justly so! Strewn with lakes, tarns, rivers and streams, its watery splendour has launched a thousand postcards. We enhance your sightseeing experience with journeys by train and boat to capture incredible vistas from a whole new perspective.
ITINERARY
Monday - Morning departure with stops as appropriate to arrive Kendal late afternoon. After the bags are portered to your room enjoy dinner in the restaurant.
Tuesday - Take a trip through the heart of the Lake District to the town of Keswick under the shadow of Skiddaw. Continue to England's most beautiful lake - Ullswater, where we shall board a preserved classic steamer for a cruise along the length of the lake from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. It is steeped in mystery, provides expansive vistas of Lakelands highest mountains and is home to a rich biodiversity. We return to Kendal through the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.
Wednesday - Visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway with time to admire the beautifully restored station building and a collection of classic locos. We then travel by vintage train up the pretty Leven Valley to Lakeside Pier where we change to a boat for a cruise on Lake Windermere to Bowness. We shall spend the afternoon relaxing here and savoring the town's delightful setting.
Thursday - Full steam ahead to the Western Lakes, and a nostalgic trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. A narrow gauge line that hauls trains seven miles from the coast, through two of the loveliest Lakeland valleys, to the foot of England's highest mountain - simply stunning! This afternoon we shall visit the beautiful medieval village of Cartmel with its ancient narrow streets offering a variety of artisan shops, crafts, olde world pubs and the 800 year old Priory Church - a special building in a haven of peace.
Friday - Homewards bound with a stop at Trentham shopping village for lunch. Return to Dorset by early evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Riverside Hotel, Kendal
A superb 3 star hotel converted from an 18th century tannery set on the banks of the River Kent and a short walk from the famous market town centre. All bedrooms provide private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, large television, phone, iron, free wifi and tea tray. The River View Restaurant is informal and uses fresh local ingredients in its varied menus. There is a comfortable bar in which to relax or the energetic may enjoy the heated indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna or hot tub. A lift serves all floors.
TOUR PRICE: £595.00 Per Person
Single Room Supplement: £110.00
Price Includes • All coach travel • 4 nights hotel accommodation • Half board meals • Ullswater Lake cruise • Haverthwaite train fare • Windermere Lake cruise • Ravenglass train fare •
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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| 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 |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| 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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