Yorkshire’s Literary Tales & Pretty Dales
Fully escorted!
Book NowDiscover the charm of Yorkshire on this 5-day journey, with medieval towns, scenic railways, literary landmarks and relaxing canal cruises – all wrapped in stunning landscapes and warm hospitality.
Day 1
Visit the medieval town of Newark for lunch and browsing, then continue to the hotel for dinner.
DDay 2
Tour West Yorkshire’s villages, including Hebden Bridge and Haworth, then ride the Keighley & Worth Valley railway.
B, DDay 3
Explore Grassington and Skipton, then enjoy a canal cruise with cream tea.
B, DDay 4
Take the Settle to Carlisle Railway through the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, with free time in Carlisle.
B, DDay 5
Stop in Stamford for lunch before returning home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY ***
Full of character and located within walking distance from the traditional Yorkshire town of Ilkley, this Victorian hotel is decorated to a modern and contemporary style and combines comfort and great facilities with a smal, landscaped garden and a woodland path to Ilkley Moor. All bedrooms feature a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a Ballroom and there is a brasserie restaurant, bar and 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.
PRICE INCLUDES
•4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
•Welcome tea/coffee upon arrival at hotel
•Tea/coffee after dinner
•2hr cream tea cruise on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal
•Haworth to Keighley single train ride
•Return Carlisle to Setrtle return train ride
•All coach excursions as described
•Fully escorted throughout
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
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| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
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