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SKIPPING THRU’ SKIPTON
FROM £669
Jump aboard and step back in time to the sounds of a heritage railway and shriek of the whistle as you travel through spectacular Yorkshire countryside. Enjoy a gentler pace of life in the picturesque Wharfe Valley with railway nostalgia, a canal barge and a visit to the cathedral city of Ripon. This is authentic Yorkshire – friendly, down-to-earth and superbly scenic!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north to Ilkley for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Vintage Rail, Otley & Ilkley Take a ride back in time behind a vintage locomotive on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Heritage Railway. By coach to pretty riverside Otley in the Lower Wharfe Valley and time at leisure in picturesque Ilkley Grassington, Skipton & Canal Cruise To Grassington in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and then it’s off to Skipton – a town of immense history – to board a narrow boat to cruise the Leeds to Liverpool Canal
Wensleydale Railway & Ripon Spectacular scenery on a heritage diesel train service from Leeming Bar to Leyburn. Then off to Ripon, a Yorkshire gem, with undeniable tradition and character. Guided visit to the magnificent 7th century cathedral
DAY 5 Back home today with fond memories
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Welcome drink & porterage
Ride on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Skipton Canal Cruise
Ride on Wensleydale
Railway
Visits to Skipton,
Grassington, Otley,
Ripon & Ilkley
Guided tour of Ripon
Cathedral
5 DAYS
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FROM £639
Your base for this late May Bank Holiday getaway is beautiful medieval Skipton, the charming Dales town with immense history. Expect a warm Yorkshire welcome at the award- winning waterfront Skipton Hotel, located on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. There’s so much to discover!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north to Skipton for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Embsay & Bolton Steam Railway & Skipton Castle Take a ride back in time behind a vintage locomotive on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Heritage Railway. Later visit Skipton’s medieval castle (NB uneven floors, cobbles & stairs)
Skipton on Market Day & Canal Cruise A relaxed morning in Skipton with its unique outdoor market (Wednesdays) on the High Street. Later on, enjoy a narrow boat cruise on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal with cream tea on board
East Riddlesden Hall, Haworth & ‘The Railway Children Railway’ 17th West Yorkshire manor is a hidden oasis with an interesting agricultural past and intimate, peaceful gardens. Take a ride on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (famous for its role in the 1970 film) to lovely Haworth, a haven for art galleries, boutiques and an array of eateries
DAY 5 Back home today with fond memories
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Ride on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Skipton Canal Cruise with
cream tea
Entrance to Skipton Castle
Entrance to East Riddlesden
Hall
One way journey Keighley to
Haworth on KWVR
Visits to Skipton & Haworth
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BEST WESTERN PLUS CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY HHH
Grand 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
22 JUN 2026
£669
21 SEPT 2026
£669
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£125
Insurance
£38
SKIPTON HOTEL, NEAR SKIPTON HHH
Large, modern canal-side hotel with Yorkshire Dales views
Spacious lounge bar & waterfront restaurant Tasteful guestrooms with all mod cons
Large indoor pool & gym Lift (some rooms require step access)
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DATES & PRICES
24 MAY 2026
£639
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£140
Insurance
£38
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