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5-Day The Dales, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
5 days
Small Group
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle - York
Pass By: 6 Waterloo Place Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland
Check-in at least 15 mins in advance at the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J & K and meet with your driver guide for this tour.
Stop At: Alnwick Castle Greenwell Lane, Alnwick NE66 1NQ England
Internationally renowned as a major shooting location for the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, this superb 1000-year-old site offers the archetypal English castle experience.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.
Day 2: York - North York Moors National Park - Whitby
Stop At: Robin Hoods Bay Beach, Kings Beck, North York Moors National Park, Robin Hoods Bay England
This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.
Day 3: Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick
Stop At: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3EL, UK
The fiercely rugged and verdant expanse is a haven for plant species and hosts some of the UK’s most diverse wildlife, with the beautiful Gothic-influenced city of York at its centre.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
Day 4: Castlerigg Standing Stones - Ullswater - Hawkshead
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
After breakfast, you head a short distance out of town to the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones. Many people think these were placed here over 5,000 years ago.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
Day 5: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh Abbey
Stop At: Vindolanda Vindolanda Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7JG England
Stopping at Hadrian's Wall, there’s an opportunity to explore some of the Roman remains and walk in the footsteps of the Roman Centurions who patrolled this desolate frontier of the Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scott's View, St. Boswells TD6 0AP Scotland
Our final stop, is at the world famous Scott’s View with stunning views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills before continuing north to Edinburgh.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle - York
Pass By: 6 Waterloo Place Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland
Check-in at least 15 mins in advance at the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J & K and meet with your driver guide for this tour.
Stop At: Alnwick Castle Greenwell Lane, Alnwick NE66 1NQ England
Internationally renowned as a major shooting location for the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, this superb 1000-year-old site offers the archetypal English castle experience.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.
Day 2: York - North York Moors National Park - Whitby
Stop At: Robin Hoods Bay Beach, Kings Beck, North York Moors National Park, Robin Hoods Bay England
This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.
Day 3: Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick
Stop At: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3EL, UK
The fiercely rugged and verdant expanse is a haven for plant species and hosts some of the UK’s most diverse wildlife, with the beautiful Gothic-influenced city of York at its centre.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
Day 4: Castlerigg Standing Stones - Ullswater - Hawkshead
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
After breakfast, you head a short distance out of town to the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones. Many people think these were placed here over 5,000 years ago.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
Day 5: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh Abbey
Stop At: Vindolanda Vindolanda Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7JG England
Stopping at Hadrian's Wall, there’s an opportunity to explore some of the Roman remains and walk in the footsteps of the Roman Centurions who patrolled this desolate frontier of the Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scott's View, St. Boswells TD6 0AP Scotland
Our final stop, is at the world famous Scott’s View with stunning views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills before continuing north to Edinburgh.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Professional guide/driver
- Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
- 4 nights in B&B or 3-star Hotel accommodation (en-suite rooms with breakfasts)
- Small group tour (16 people max)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Admission fees.
- Entry/Admission - Alnwick Castle
- Entry/Admission - Vindolanda
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
- Family rooms are limited and may be available on request. Maximum of 2 Adults and 1 child in one room. Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children are not available
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- Passengers travelling after 1st April 2020 are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note all tours that depart on the 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere instead of Keswick
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
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Well organised with comfortable transport and a knowledgeable, witty tour guide/driver. Accommodation option of 3 star hotels was as expected - dated but comfortable and congenially hosted. A much better option than self-driving!!