This fantastic tour features some of Yorkshire’s most iconic spa and market towns and we also experience one of the best railway journeys in the world, on the spectacular Settle to Carlisle line.
Skipton Canal Cruise
Grassington
Hebden Bridge
Keighley & Worth Railway
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Grassington, Skipton & Canal Cruise
Today we head to Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales. This bustling cobbled market square was used as the market town of TV’s All Creatures Great & Small. Our next stop is delightful Skipton. Around lunchtime we will then embark on a leisurely 3-hour return canal cruise along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, complete with commentary and 2 course light lunch. We return to our hotel with time at leisure to explore locally.
Day 3 Hebden Bridge, Haworth, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway & Ilkley
This morning, we embark on a circular scenic drive. Our first stop is pretty Hebden Bridge in the Upper Calder Valley, a filming location for the popular Happy Valley TV series. Here we have the chance to explore. We next travel to Keighley via picturesque Haworth, home of the famous Brontë sisters, and an undisputed literary mecca. In the afternoon, we enjoy a one-way journey through Brontë country on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. We return to the hotel early afternoon where we have free time.
Day 4 Settle – Carlisle Railway
Today, we enjoy a spectacular return journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. We begin in Skipton and journey through the Yorkshire Dales before descending to Cumbria’s lush green Eden Valley. We travel through 72 miles of unspoilt countryside & over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. We arrive in Carlisle at lunchtime and have free time here before we board our train again for our return journey.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Best Western Plus Craiglands Hotel
Ilkley, Yorkshire
Located within walking distance from the traditional Yorkshire town of Ilkley, this Victorian hotel is decorated in a modern but traditional style. All 63 bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Due to the historic nature of the hotel, bedrooms do vary in size. Depending on the size of the group, meals will be served in either the intimate and informal brasserie or in the grand Moorside. Enjoy a drink in the Antler Bar & Lounge or the outside terrace, all offering plenty of seating. There is a lift to the second floor, however, due to the age of the building there are stairs to access some bedrooms.
BarLiftParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Inclusions
- 3 hour return Skipton canal cruise with 2 course light lunch
- One way journey on Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, (Haworth – Keighley)
- Return journey on Settle to Carlisle Railway, (Skipton – Carlisle)
See quote for hotel inclusions
Best Western Plus Craiglands Hotel
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £435pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £140
Based on Sunday arrivals
