Railtrail Main Brochure 2023 FULL PROOF

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 shor t walk from the station. (D) DAY 2 Our private coach takes us the shor t 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 Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening, plus afternoon tea on 1 day and tea & scones on 1 day ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tours Manager ★ Hotel Por terage 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 & Haver thwaite 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

Fares From £979

6 DAYS

LakeWindermere 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 1150ft. 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 depar t 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 ‘Nor th 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 nor thern 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 Dalegar th 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 Carnfor th, taking tea and scones in the restored 1940s station buffet at Carnforth , scene of the famous old film“Brief Encounter”. We then complete our circular tour back to Kendal via theWest Coast mainline. (B,LR,D) DAY 5

DEPARTS

Monday 24 April 2023 Sunday 28 May 2023

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia SouthWest Midlands Yorkshire Nor th East Nor thWest SouthWales Nor thWales Hear t of England

FIRST* £1305 £1319 £1375 £1389 £1375 £1239 £1199 £1165 £1199 £1129 £1285 £1219 £1295

STANDARD

£1125 £1139 £1169 £1169 £1199 £1125 £1095 £1089 £1109 £1055 £1149 £1095

HOTEL Riverside Hotel, Kendal Situated in a conver ted 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 £1155 £20 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £999 MAY Depar ture Supplement £70 Single Room Supplement £160 *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, 2 teas Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tours Manager Hotel por terage

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

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

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