The Yorkshire Dales
History, Heritage, Culture and Spectacular Scenery - England's biggest county weaves evocative stories and will not disappoint!
History, Heritage, Culture and Spectacular Scenery - England's biggest county weaves evocative stories and will not disappoint!
Yorkshire is a big and beautiful county providing a variety of majestic countryside, much of which is protected as a National Park. Think of Yorkshire and, if it isn’t Headingly cricket or York races, its likely to be the Dales – unquestionably some of the finest upland scenery in England. Roads meandering between drystone walls and a patchwork of hay meadows and field barns are overlooked by heather moorlands. Together, nature and people have created this special landscape of immense beauty and character. It is proud of its past and a sense of history is never far away – be it castles and stately homes or the powerful industrial heritage that weave their evocative stories. History, Culture and Spectacular scenery – Yorkshire will not disappoint!
ITINERARY
Sunday - Morning departure from Dorset with stops as appropriate for refreshment to arrive in Skipton late afternoon. Bags will be portered to your room and after settling in enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner with choices while overlooking the canal.
Monday - Visit RHS Harlow Carr Gardens - very much part of the Yorkshire countryside. Spanning 58 acres it is a beautiful space with great history, real character and lots to discover - a moist streamside garden, a sub-tropical garden, wild woodland, formal arboretum, lakeside garden, plant centre, alpine house and tea rooms.
Tuesday - Enjoy the morning in Skipton - the town centre is just a short stroll along the canal tow path. Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food and drink, the famous market and iconic castle - what's not to love? This afternoon we shall join a canal cruise onboard a narrowboat - the best 60 minutes of rib-tickling historic escapism you can find in Skipton. Above the jokes and laughter you will hear points of interest and stories of how the canal delivered the lifeblood of the industrial revolution to Yorkshire.
Wednesday - Touring the Yorkshire Dales National Park, voted the best in Europe! Offering a mix of tranquil valleys and dramatic upland scenery dotted with waterfalls and picturesque villages, crossed by drystone walls and home to regional speciality foods. First stop at Grassington with its cobbled streets and quirky shops. Then via twisting and rolling dales roads to Hawes, set amidst the spectacular scenery of Wensleydale and seemingly lost in time. This afternoon we pause at the imposing Ribblehead viaduct then call into Settle, an unspoilt dales market town with many 17th & 18th century buildings, stone cottages and 76 listed properties - charming.
Thursday - Reluctantly leaving this gorgeous region to head homewards, with breaks as appropriate, returning to Dorset late afternoon.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
THE SKIPTON HOTEL, Skipton
An award winning 96 bedroom 4 star hotel set right on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool canal in this pretty market town known as “The Gateway to the Dales”. The stylish bedrooms provide private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, television with satellite channels, phone, iron, tea tray and free wifi. Watch the colourful narrow boats drift past from the restaurant while you enjoy your 3 course dinner and full English breakfast. Guests have free use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym. There is a traditional bar where you can enjoy a drink and a lounge in which to relax. A lift serves all floors and room service is available.
5 days / £649.00 Per Person SRS £ 150.00
Holiday highlights : All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Entry to RHS Harlow Carr, Narrowboat cruise.
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) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| 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 | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| 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 |
