North Yorkshire Coast & Steam Railway
The Yorkshire coastline encompasses some of the UK's most rugged and charming countryside, from tiny fishing villages clinging to rocky cliffs to glorious stretches of white sand and family-friendly seaside resorts.
The Yorkshire coastline encompasses some of the UK's most rugged and charming countryside, from tiny fishing villages clinging to rocky cliffs to glorious stretches of white sand and family-friendly seaside resorts.
The Yorkshire coastline encompasses some of the UK’s most rugged and charming countryside, from tiny fishing villages clinging to rocky cliffs to glorious stretches of white sand and family-friendly seaside resorts, with everything from windswept abbeys to the world's best fish and chips. Nothing if not diverse, expect awesome beaches, chilly feet if you brave the sea and a chance to lose yourself in this naturally beautiful destination. To enhance your visit we have included a trip on the famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, featured in a fascinating TV series and staffed by local characters fast becoming household names.
Itinerary
Wednesday - Morning departure from Dorset northwards to Yorkshire with porterage of bags included on arrival at Scarborough.
Thursday - Yorkshire's "Lost-in-Time" villages: Drive over the moors to Robin Hood's Bay, one of the iconic and picturesque tiny fishing villages - a must-see of the Yorkshire Coast. The only way to reach the ancient harbour is to make the short but steep walk from the upper village (one-third of a mile), where you will be enchanted by narrow twisting cobbled streets and alleyways. You can easily imagine the fishermen and smugglers that walked here hundreds of years ago and still remarkably unchanged. Continue North along the coast to Staithes, a charming fishing port huddled at the foot of the towering cliffs and approached by another half-mile down-hill walk. Higgledy-piggledy cottages and a maze of little snickets and ginnels that lead to stunning sea-views. It is home to an artists colony and has a fascinating museum with a plethora of intriguing artefacts. The lifeboat station can be visited and some of the fishermen offer pleasure cruises from the harbour.
NB: A minuimum level of fitness and mobility is required to be able to walk into the two villages on Thursday - there is no public transport or taxis - both are steep but relatively short walks.
Friday - A day to enjoy Scarborough. Stunning scenery, two glorious beaches - one busy and family oriented, the other quieter - the magnificent castle, funicular lifts from cliff top to the beach, the unique Rotunda museum, gardens and parks, Sea-Life sanctuary and open-top bus sightseeing tours. Is it any wonder people have been flocking here for nearly 400 years?
Saturday - To Whitby, the cultural centre of the Yorkshire coast. Set in a deep ravine at the mouth of the River Esk it is a town of endless charm and contrasts filled with small shops, crafts, curios and antiques. It was from here that explorer Capt. James Cook set sail in 1768 on the Bark Endeavour. A flight of 199 steps leads up the East Cliff to the church and Whitby Abbey - the less energetic can stay on the quayside and discover the world's best fish & chips. This afternoon we board the famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway for a nostalgic journey through spectacular moorland scenery and period stations to Pickering.
Sunday - Homewards bound to arrive back in Dorset early evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
RED LEA HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH
Situated on Scarborough’s picturesque South Cliff in an impressive Victoria terrace that has been sympathetically modernised to provide up-to-date facilities in an elegant and stylish setting. All of the 66 comfortable bedrooms offer private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer, TV and radio, phone, iron, alarm clock, tea tray and free wifi. The restaurant is elegant and provides table service for a wide variety of quality meals. There is a state of the art fitness suite with fully equipped gym, indoor heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi and changing rooms. A well stocked bar and spacious lounge are the perfect place to relax. A lift serves all upper floors and room service is available.
TOUR PRICE: £499.00 Per Person Single Room Supplement: £80.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half-board meals, Porterage, NYMR Train Fare.
NB: A minimum level of fitness and mobility will be required in order to walk into the two villages on Thursday - there is no public transport or taxis - both are steep but relatively short walks on well surfaced but narrow lanes. There is little to see or do at the coach park on the cliff top. If you are not able to cope with the physical reqirements of this day we can not recommend the holiday but if you do decide to book you can choose to opt out of that day and stay in Scarborough.
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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| 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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