Cumbria Rail & Sail
Imposing natural landscapes overlaid with thousands of years of human activity adding to their intrigue and fascination.
Imposing natural landscapes overlaid with thousands of years of human activity adding to their intrigue and fascination.
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 splendor has launched a thousand postcards. The semi-natural woodlands add texture and variety, and the imposing natural landforms are overlaid with thousands of years of human activity adding to their intrigue and fascination. We have included two train rides and two boat cruises, which bring a unique perspective and views unattainable to road passengers.
ITINERARY
Monday - Morning departure with stops as appropriate to Grange-over-Sands in time for dinner
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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 Grange 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 savouring the town's delightful setting.
Thursday - This morning visit nearby Holker Hall and Gardens - a magnificent stately home originating in the 16th century and growing in the hands of the same family ever since. The lavish interiors are only eclipsed by the stunning gardens full of exotic and rare plants. Afternoon at leisure in Grange - a genteel and delightful resort - our coach will run shuttles in and out.
Friday - 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.
Saturday - Homewards bound with a stop at Trentham shopping village for lunch. Return to Dorset by early evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands
A charming and traditional 3 star Victorian hotel offering a warm welcome and sense of old fashioned values of an age sadly now gone by. Golds, reds and greens of the cosy lounge with its inviting couches and roaring log fire provides a relaxing country retreat. The Hazelwood Restaurant offers commanding views of the Bay from a wall of spectacular windows – while you enjoy delicious carvery style meals. 120 guest bedrooms are comfortably furnished in a traditional style and provide private bathroom, hairdryer, television, phone and tea tray. There is a lift to all floors, ground floors rooms and walk-in showers on request, and the hotel provides two nights of entertainment during our stay. The surrounding wooded grounds are lovely for a stroll and have won awards for their flowers and wildlife.
TOUR PRICE: £639.00 Per Person
Single Room Supplement: £90.00
Price Includes • All coach travel • 5 nights hotel accommodation • Half board meals • Ullswater Lake cruise • Haverthwaite train fare • Windermere Lake cruise • Ravenglass train fare • Entry to Holker Hall
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 |
| Ridgeway Bottom (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| 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 |
| Upwey (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| Value House | Value House Car Park |
| 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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