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NORTH
THE REAL LAKE DISTRICT
BY COACH, BOAT & MOUNTAIN GOAT
FAVOURITE
HILLS, DALES & CARLISLE TO SETTLE ON RAILS
FROM £719
REF: BGM
With postcard panoramas of craggy hilltops, mountain tarns and glittering lakes, it’s easy to see why the Lake District is by far the UK’s most popular national park and the inspiration for many writers and poets. Head off the beaten track in a ‘Mountain Goat’ minibus to explore areas not accessible by
a large coach
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel north to Kendal for your 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in the Lake District with two included excursions and a full day at leisure
Kendal is the Southern Gateway to the Lakes and home of the famous Mint Cake. Much of the town centre is pedestrianised with narrow lanes and yards branching from the main street and there is a unique History Trail walking route
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Ambleside & Windermere Cruise Visit Ambleside at the northern end of Windermere, surrounded by majestic Lakeland fells. Take a relaxing cruise with stunning views and mountain scenery to the popular resort of Bowness with time to explore
‘Mountain Goat’ Day Out With your expert driver-guide travel over Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, the steepest in England in your ‘Mountain Goat’ minibus. Take a heritage railway trip in Eskdale. Onto dramatic Wastwater and splendid Muncaster Castle Gardens. A tremendous day out in the Real Lake District!
DAY 5 Bid farewell to the lakes as you head home
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights breakfast & dinner Porterage
Lake District Mountain
Goat Minibus Tour
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway & Muncaster Castle Gardens
Visit to Ambleside & Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside to Bowness Lake Cruise
Day at leisure in Kendal
5 DAYS
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FROM £709
REF: BCR
Expect rugged landscapes, pretty villages, a stately home and a famous train journey across the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct on this twin centre tour. Visit Scotland’s stunning Drumlanrig Castle, enjoy a ride on the heritage Keighley & Worth Valley railway and as a highlight, a trip on the spectacular Carlisle to Settle Railway (NB This is not a steam train)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north of the border for your 2-night stay in 3* Gretna Hall Hotel DBB
DAY 2 Off to majestic 17th century Drumlanrig Castle with its fine pink sandstone exterior. Guided tour included. Visit pretty Moffat, a historic spa town
DAY 3 Check out after breakfast
and transfer to Carlisle for the
scenic two-hour journey through
72 miles of unspoilt countryside of
Cumbrian Fells and the Pennines
on the famous Carlisle to Settle
Railway (not steam). Stop in
charming Skipton en-route to
Ilkley to check into 3* BW Plus
Craiglands Hotel for 2 nights DBB
DAY 4 A circular scenic drive
through West Yorkshire
countryside via beguiling
Hebden Bridge (film location
for ‘Happy Valley’) and quaint
Haworth to board the heritage
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
(may be steam or diesel). Time
at leisure in Ilkley
DAY 5 Back home today via
interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
Porterage & welcome drink Entrance & guided tour of Drumlanrig Castle
One way train ride Carlisle to Settle
One way train ride Haworth to Keighley on KWVR
Visits to Moffat, Skipton, Hebden Bridge & Haworth
5 DAYS
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2 NIGHTS
GRETNA HALL HOTEL, GRETNA GREEN HHH
Historic hotel, walking distance to Gretna town centre Comfortable guestrooms with hairdryer & TV
Singles are doubles / twins for sole use Restaurant & bar
Lift to all floors
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2 NIGHTS
BEST WESTERN PLUS CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY HHH
Charming Victorian hotel in landscaped grounds
Brasserie Bar
Smart guest accommodation with free WiFi Singles are double/ twin for sole use Lift to all floors
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DATES & PRICES
15 JUN 2026
£709
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£150
Insurance
£38
RIVERSIDE HOTEL, KENDAL HHH
Historic hotel on the banks of the River Kent close to the town centre
Riverside restaurant,
bar & terrace
Leisure facilities with pool, hot tub, sauna & steam Modern guestrooms with WiFi, hairdryer & iron
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DATES & PRICES
1 JUN 2026
£719
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£100
Insurance
£38