York, Windermere & Hadrian's Wall - 5 days
York, Windermere & Hadrian's Wall - 5 days
York, Windermere & Hadrian's Wall - 5 days
5 Days Starting in Edinburgh and ending in Hadrian's Wall
Visiting: Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Bamburgh Castle, York, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Keswick, Castlerigg, Windermere, Hawkshead, Grasmere, Hadrian's Wall
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Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Min:5yrs with an adultChild discount available for 5-15 yrs sharing with 2 adults
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Tour Overview
Uncover the best of northern England on this 5-day escorted tour from Edinburgh. Visit fortified Berwick-upon-Tweed and the imposing Bamburgh Castle. Spend two nights in York with time to explore independently and cross the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Enjoy an included cruise on Lake Windermere, visit Grasmere and take in Hadrian's Wall, which once kept the Scottish clans out of the Roman Empire.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Bamburgh Castle, York
Edinburgh - Berwick-upon-Tweed- Bamburgh Castle - York. We head south from Edinburgh, following the East Lothian coastline to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the border between England and Scotland. Admire the fortifications before we continue to Bamburgh Castle, a 1,400-year old fortress standing over the Northumberland coastline. It's one of the largest inhabited castles in the UK. After our visit here, we continue to York, an ancient walled city known for its Roman and Viking history.
Please note: Check-in closes at 09:00 on day 1 (tour departs at 09:15) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Day 2: York
Location: York
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have a choice! You can spend the day independently roaming the city of York, home to a chequered history dating back to the Romans, Vikings and Normans. There are plenty of great museums and historic city walls to discover, as well as an array of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Alternatively, you can set out with our guide for a half-day trip across the North York Moors National Park. Visit Whitby and the fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay before returning to York for the evening.
Day 3: Yorkshire Dales National Park
Location: York, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Keswick
Meals Included: Breakfast
York - Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick. Departing York and heading west, we journey into the vast expanse of the Yorkshire Dales, brimming with wildlife, excellent scenery and a rich cultural heritage. We also pass through the scenic Northern Dales, an area of outstanding natural beauty and rolling hills. Our destination is the market town of Keswick in the Lake District, surrounded by shimmering lakes and rugged peaks.
Day 4: Windermere
Location: Keswick, Castlerigg, Windermere, Hawkshead, Grasmere, Keswick
Meals Included: Breakfast
Keswick - Castlerigg - Windermere - Hawkshead - Grasmere - Keswick. On today's excursion, our first stop is the standing stone circle of Castelrigg. Dating back more than 5,000 years, it was believed to be the site of many strange and ancient rituals.
Our next visit is to Ullswater, one of the UK's prettiest lakes. We can enjoy a walk along the shore and take photos before reaching the Aira Force Waterfall, the most famous of the Lake District's cascades.
Heading over the Kirkstone Pass, we make a lunch stop at Windermere, on the shore of the UK's largest lake - there is time for an included lake cruise. We then head to Hawkshead, where renowned poet William Wordsworth went to school. After spending some time in this charming village, we navigate narrow country lanes to Grasmere, described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. You can visit his home at Dove Cottage and the Daffodil Garden before we return to Keswick for the evening.
Day 5: Hadrian's Wall
Location: Keswick, Hadrian's Wall, Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Keswick - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh. Today we climb the Hartside Pass, enjoy unrivalled views of the Lake District and the rolling hills of Scotland from more than 1,900 feet. We then visit Hadrian's Wall, built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the marauding Scottish tribes out of the Roman Empire in 122 AD. Walk the same trails as Roman centurions many centuries ago and visit the Roman Army Museum.
We then cross into Scotland and stop for refreshments in Jedburgh, home to a magnificent ruined abbey. Our last stop is the viewpoint at Scott's View, from where you can gaze out over the River Tweed and Cheviot Hills, marking the border between England and Scotland. We then complete our drive to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, where our tour comes to an end.
Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available) -
4 breakfasts
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4 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
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Escorted by a local driver-guide
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Admission to Bamburgh Castle
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Cruise on Lake Windermere
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Admission to Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum at Hadrian's Wall
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Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
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All road tolls
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20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
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What's Not Included
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International flights & visas
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Meals not specified in itinerary
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Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
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Entry fees unless specified
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Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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Since 1998
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With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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