Description
All aboard! Experience the beauty of the rolling Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Fells travelling on the Carlisle to Settle Railway. It really is just the ticket!
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure
A morning departure, stopping for lunch and refreshments en-route to our hotel.
Day 2 Scenic Carlisle to Settle Rail Journey (with optional guided walking tour in Carlisle)
Carlisle where we board our train for what is described as the most scenic and beautiful 72 mile rail journey in the country. Your train passes through rural villages and market towns, by rivers, lakes and mountains with many spectacular views. The line follows one side of the narrow gorge cut by the River Eden. As the train continues the Lake District becomes visible in the far distance, with the high mountains of the Pennines. As it approaches Appleby the tower and turrets of Appleby Castle can be seen. The line finally descends down the Stainforth gorge, and finishes in the market town of Settle.Whilst in Carlisle you may wish to join us on an optional guided walking tour.
Last Day Preserved railway (optional) & Travel home
Subject to availability of trains, there will be an opportunity for an optional trip on a preserved railway (cost not included). Following this we depart for home arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Shap Wells Hotel Shap / Holiday Inn Preston
We stay for 1 night at Shap Wells Hotel, and 1 night at the Holiday Inn Preston. Both hotels are of a similar standard and have en-suite bedrooms.