Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

L ake D istrict & C umbrian M ountains E xplorer

Explore dramatic landscapes; enjoy spectacular rail journeys over peaks and along coasts, and experience great history and nostalgic charm on this wonderful Lakes & Mountains rail tour.

DAY 1 Arriving in the riverside city of Kendal , our ideally situated hotel is located by the river just a short walk from the station. (D) DAY 2 Our private coach takes us the short journey to Bowness on Windermere and enjoying a little sightseeing, we take a leisurely cruise to the southern tip of Lake Windermere . Following our scenic cruise we take a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum , complete with a 1920’s garage, 1950’s café, and over 140 classic cars and motorbikes plus the fascinating Campbell Bluebird Exhibition. We then board our vintage steam train Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Porterage TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Great rail journeys with wonderful coast and mountain vistas exploring Cumbria & the Lake District ★ Relax on a leisurely cruise on idyllic Lake Windermere ★ Visit the Lakeland Motor Museum ★ Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train journey through the Vale of Leven ★ Heritage steam cruise on Ullswater Lake ★ Explore historic Carlisle ★ Travel the famous Settle & Carlisle line ★ Scenic Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway ★ Afternoon tea in the “Brief Encounter” tearoom ★ A visit and tasting at the Lakes Distillery with a scenic tour of Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake ★ Explore the hills and take an exciting tour on the famous ‘Mountain Goat’ bus Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening, plus 1 afternoon tea and 1 tea & scones ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home

Fares From £1039

6 DAYS

Lake Windermere Cruise

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© Dave Head - shutterstock © R&ER One of the Railtrail holiday highlights as we take to the rails for a wonderful circular train journey down the West Coast Mainline to Lancaster then through beautiful pasturelands to the historic market town of Skipton where we commence our journey over the world famous ‘Settle & Carlisle’ line. This great journey climbs up through theYorkshire Dales, gateway to the ‘Three Peaks’, crossing Ribblehead Viaduct , the engineering marvel spanning Batty Moss, and passing Dent, the highest mainline station in England at 1,150ft . We have some free time to explore the charming walled city of Carlisle before making our way back to Kendal. (B,D) DAY 6 Bidding farewell to Kendal we depart for homeward destinations. (B) to journey through the picturesque Vale of Leven to the village of Haverthwaite and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the station buffet. We then return aboard our private coach to Kendal. (B,LR,D) DAY 3 Travelling by private coach we tour the beautiful ‘North Lakes’ area. We commence with a trip on one of England’s most beautiful lakes, Ullswater . We cruise across the lake on a heritage ‘steamer’ as we take in the stunning scenery of the Ullswater Valley. We have time for lunch in the popular market town of Keswick on the northern shores of Derwentwater before continuing alongside Bassenthwaite Lake to the Lakes Distillery where we have a tour and tasting. (B,D) DAY 4 A day of stunning sea and landscapes.We sit back, relax, and take the famous, and truly amazing, ‘Mountain Goat’ journey high over the hills to Dalegarth station for a steam train ride on the ‘Owd Ratty’ through to the coast at Ravenglass. Here we transfer from ‘little to large’ and board our network rail train for the wonderful Cumbria coastline journey through Grange over-Sands and around Morecambe Bay to Carnforth, taking tea and scones in the restored 1940’s station buffet at Carnforth , scene of the famous old film “Brief Encounter” .We then complete our circular tour back to Kendal via the West Coast mainline. (B,LR,D) DAY 5

DEPARTS

Saturday 11 May 2024 Saturday 21 September 2024

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £1355 £1365 £1415 £1435 £1369 £1255 £1229 £1245 £1285 £1199 £1295 £1295 £1309

STANDARD

£1189 £1205 £1239 £1239 £1205 £1149 £1139 £1159 £1185 £1115 £1169 £1159

HOTEL Riverside Hotel, Kendal Situated in a converted 17th-Century tannery, this charming 3-star hotel is located on the River Kent close to the centre of the bustling market town and Kendal station. Most bedrooms have river view and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, TV, and tea/ coffee making facilities. The restaurant is located on the first floor (accessible by lift) with wonderful river views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. Scotland £1179 £20 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £1059 Single Room Supplement £190 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 5 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal plus 1 afternoon tea and 1 tea & scones Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Ribblehead Viaduct

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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