THE PENNINES, SETTLE & CARLISLE
Enjoy stunning landscapes, historic towns and a memorable journey along the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway, travelling north by coach and returning south by train.
Often described as the ‘Backbone of England’ the Pennine Hills extend
northwards from the Peak District up to the Tyne Gap. We explorethe Forest of Bowland in the Pennine Hills as well as the infamous Settle & Carlisle Railway. Our excellent master of ceremonies Simon will be with us for two full days, he is a local tour guide and always tells the history in such an informative way, so enjoy as we explore the Forest of Bowland and the Pennine Hills as well as taking us on an exploration of the Settle & Carlisle northbound in our coach with stories and excellent scenery along with historic towns before we board a normal service train to enjoy the line southbound back to Settle. With two packed days we have a relaxing afternoon at Samlesbury Hall
dating back to 1325 and originally built under the instruction of Gilbert de Southworth as his family seat. A simple structure with a thatched roof bore little resemblance to the black and white half-timbered stately home you see today. In the morning, we visit Bury and its famous Market.
YOUR HOLIDAY HOTEL
Foxfields Country Hotel. Whalley Road. Billington. CLITHEROE BB7 9HY. 01254 822556
Situated in the scenic surroundings of the Ribble Valley, Foxfield’s Hotel consists of 44 bedrooms, including 28 spacious suites. All guests have full access to the onsite pool, sauna, steam room and spa.
Settle & Carlisle
Experience one of Britain's most scenic rail journeys aboard the Settle & Carlisle Railway. Renowned for its breathtaking countryside, dramatic viaducts and historic stations,
Pennine Hills
Our excellent master of ceremonies Simon will be
with us for two full days, he is a local tour guide and always tells the history in such an informative way
Salmesbury Hall
Step back in time with a visit to Samlesbury Hall, a stunning black-and-white timber manor house dating back to 1325. Rich in history and character, the hall offers fascinating architecture, beautiful grounds and centuries of stories, making it one of Lancashire's most treasured historic landmarks.
Bury Market
Enjoy time at Bury Market, one of the UK's most famous and award-winning markets. With hundreds of stalls offering everything from fresh local produce and traditional Lancashire treats to fashion, homeware and unique gifts, it's a vibrant shopping destination full of character and local charm.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- Pennine Hills Full Day Guided Tour
- Half day to Salmesbury Hall
- Morning at Bury Market
- All admissions & coach travel
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| HALFWAY DANLEY RD | HALFWAY Danley Road Bus Stop, Halfway Road |
| HALFWAY SEWMC | HALFWAY Queenborough Road Bus Stop opp SEWMC |
| IWADE SCH LN | IWADE School Lane Bus Stop |
| KEMSLEY | KEMSLEY Grovehurst Road Milton Creek Bus Stop |
| KEMSLEY GROVEHURST | KEMSLEY Grovehurst Rd Post Office |
| KEYCOL HILL | KEYCOL HILL Ladyfields Close Bus Stop on A2 |
| MILTON TOY TOWN | MILTON Toy Town Bus Stop (Coloured House) |
| MINSTER ABBEY | MINSTER BROADWAY Opposite Abbey Hotel Bus Stop |
| MINSTER HARPS | MINSTER Minster Rd Harps Inn Bus Stop |
| MINSTER HIGHVIEW | MINSTER Wards Hill Rd Highview Rd Bus Stop |
| MINSTER LIBRARY | MINSTER Minster Road Library Bus top |
| MINSTER LOVELL | MINSTER Barton Hill Drive Lovell Rd Bus Stop |
| MINSTER SANS | MINSTER Barton Hill Drive Sans Pareil Ave Bus Stop |
| MINSTER WARDS | MINSTER Wards Hill Bottom Bus Stop |
| NEWINGTON BULL | NEWINGTON High Street The Bull Bus Stop |
| PARKWOOD | PARKWOOD Deanwood Dr opp Spice Fusion Bus Stop |
| QUEENBOROUGH CNR | QUEENBOROUGH CORNER Bus Stop opp Shell Garage |
| QUEENBOROUGH STN | QUEENBOROUGH Station Bus Stop |
| RAINHAM ASDA | RAINHAM High St Bus Stop opp ASDA Garage |
| RAINHAM CRICKETERS | RAINHAM Cricketers Bus Stop |
| RAINHAM MARK | RAINHAM MARK Tesco Bus Stop Courtenay Road |
| RAINHAM PUMP LANE | RAINHAM Pump Lane Bus Stop o/s Guardian Court |
| SHEERNESS CORONATION | SHEERNESS High St Coronation Rd Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS FIRE STN | SHEERNESS High St Fire Station Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS MARINE | SHEERNESS Marine Parade Invicta Road Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS STN | SHEERNESS Station o/s Arriva Garage |
| SITTINGBOURNE | SITTINGBOURNE Bus Hub Stop 4 |
| SITTINGBOURNE BILLET | SITTINGBOURNE The Billet Bus Stop London Road |
| SITTINGBOURNE CONISTON | SITTINGBOURNE Bus Stop opp Coniston Hotel A2 |
| SITTINGBOURNE LONG HOP | SITTINGBOURNE London Rd Long Hop Bus Stop |
| SITTINGBOURNE WICKES | SITTINGBOURNE London Rd Bus Stop o/s Clarity Mews |
| WIGMORE KENYON WALK | WIGMORE Wigmore Rd Kenyon Walk Bus Stop |
