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The Pennine Explorer

Holidays
September 30, 2024

The Pennine Explorer

Discover the Yorkshire-Lancashire border with a relaxing cruise on a traditional canal barge and a wonderful railway journey

Monday 30th September – Friday 4th October 2024

Tour Price £534.00
Single supplement: £80.00

Tour includes:

o Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
o Three course menu
o All coach travel
o Tea/coffee after dinner
o Full English breakfast
o Journey on the Settle – Carlisle Railway
o Leeds – Liverpool Canal Cruise
o Entertainment on one night
o Escorted throughout

DAY I Join your comfortable coach this morning and relax as you head north, with stops on the way, to the red rose county of Lancashire for a four night stay.

DAY 2 Enjoy a classic rail journey on the famous Settle – Carlisle Railway from Settle to Kirkby Stephen today. Discover why this is considered the most scenic rail journey in England as it winds through moorland scenery and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.

Threatened with closure in the 1980s, it was eventually saved after an orchestrated public campaign and now makes for a picturesque train ride through some spectacular scenery along its length.At either end of your journey you will have time to explore the traditional bustling market towns that sit in this beautiful area around the Yorkshire Dales.

DAY 3 Travel into Yorkshire this morning to the friendly market town of Skipton for its ever-popular Wednesday market. Stall holders and shoppers barter with each other along the high street close to the town’s impressive medieval castle. Join in the fun, pick up a bargain and explore the lovely town centre, before taking to the water on an historic relaxing cruise along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal.Your on-board guide will take you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton and share canal history that’s refreshingly different from your average commentary. Refreshments will be served during your one hour cruise, while

you hear about points of interest and how the Leeds-Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the industrial revolution through Yorkshire.

DAY 4 After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy time to explore the hotel’s facilities and parkland setting before we head off to the historic hilltop town of Haworth, nestled in the stunning South Pennines. Popular for its close ties with the famous Bronte Sisters, this undisputed literary mecca is also home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum, which is the former Bronte family home.With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors, the picturesque proportions of this Airedale village exude a vintage charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another era.

DAY 5 After experiencing the very best of this beautiful area, it is time to head for home today with lots of treasured memories.

Mercure Dunkenhaigh Hotel

Rural location | Set in parkland | Historic hotel with modern facilities

Lift | Tea/coffee in room | Spa | Swimming Pool | Gym | Wi-Fi

Testimonials Reviews

Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

Pam – Private Hire Customer

October 2024

Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

Barbara & Norman

September 2024

Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

Eunice – Ringwood

July 2024

The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

Heart of Wales Traveller

July 2024

Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and Caroline were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

April 2024

My Friend and I have just returned from an amazing trip to the Dutch bulb fields, which was just so enjoyable, made even more so by your lovely driver Russ, and Caroline, who really do make your day with their banter, and their professionalism. I am very much looking forward to another trip next year hopefully. By the way, lovely new coach, so comfy and nice to have some leg room for a change! All in all thankyou for an amazing holiday

Barbara – Verwood

April 2024

Heathside travel provided excellent service to take a large group on a day trip to Bombay Sapphire, which was well organised through the company. Coach was very comfortable and had a pleasant journey. Staff were friendly and informative both on the day and in the booking process. Would definitely consider Heathside Travel for other day trips and services.

Dan

November 2023

Thank you for a splendid day trip to London. The driver was so welcoming and friendly. His driving was excellent. This all contributed to my pleasurable day. Thanks again.

Dorothy – Ferndown

August 2023

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Durham – thank you for a good few days. The hotel was ideally placed and comfortable, and we enjoyed the food. Lastly we cannot fault David and Caroline. They both worked hard to make our trip such a pleasure.

Terry & Marilyn – West Moors

July 2023

We have had another lovely holiday with Heathside Travel. Dave and Terry have worked very hard to make sure everything has run to plan and they have succeeded, nothing has been too much trouble for them. Thanks it was amazing.

Rosemary & Doug – West Moors

June 2023

I could not have been more delighted with the service and will definitely be recommending your company to others. I can honestly say that everyone I encountered from first enquiry to booking, to the journey itself were so helpful and friendly. We will certainly be using you again.

Amanda – Christchurch

July 2023

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