UK Rail Tours

Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Rail Roamer

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.

(7 days, Escorted)

Staying in the historic city of Carlisle we time travel from the Roman days of Hadrian, through the cobbled streets of Brontë country, steam age marvels and "Brief Encounter" tearoom filmic delights, to reflect on the magnificent Lake District from the waters of Windermere.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

* Leisurely cruise on idyllic Lake Windermere
* Steam train through the Vale of Leven
* Explore historic Carlisle
* Hadrians Wall & Roman Fort
* Traverse the world famous Settle & Carlisle line
* Steam on "The Railway Children" line
* Visit Britains favourite market town - Hexham
* Sightseeing in the Brontë village of Haworth

Includes the Great British Railway Journey along the Settle & Carlisle line - just one of many great rail journeys you can enjoy. Look out for the Ribblehead viaduct

DEPARTS
Monday 25 June 2012 (Click the date on the calendar to book)
Monday 24 September 2012 (Click the date on the calendar to book)
Monday 15 October 2012 (Click the date on the calendar to book)

7 days

DAY 1
Travelling by train to the historic border city of Carlisle and our ideally located hotel, by the station and alongside the ancient city walls.
Dinner included
 
DAY 2
By train to Windermere. After enjoying sightseeing, we relax aboard one of the graceful lake steamers, cruise to the southern tip of the lake and board our vintage steam train to journey through the picturesque Vale of Leven to the village of Haverthwaite and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the station buffet. We return by rail to Carlisle.
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner included
 
DAY 3
Roaming by rail the northern fells of the Tyne Valley to the market town of Hexham. After browsing the market stalls we have an afternoon viewing Hadrians Wall; bring history alive at Vindolanda - a fascinating Roman fort and settlement - and the Roman Army Museum.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 4
A day of stunning sea and landscapes. We sit back, relax and meander by train around the whole of the Cumbrian coast. To Ravenglass for a steam train ride on the famous Ratty through glorious Eskdale; we continue the wonderful coastline rail journey through Grange-over-Sands and around Morecambe Bay to Lancaster, taking tea and scones in the 1940s station buffet at Carnforth, scene of the famous film "Brief Encounter". We complete our circular tour north, up over Shap summit, back to Carlisle.
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner included 
 
DAY 5
A day at leisure to discover the history of Carlisle - a 2,000 year old border city, scene of many invasions and battles. Today explore Tullie House Museum & Art gallery, Carlisle castle - frequented by Mary Queen of Scots - and the glorious 14th century stained glass window in the medieval cathedral.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 6
One of the holiday highlights as we take the train over the world famous Settle & Carlisle line to Keighley. Here step into the time capsule that is The Railway Children line and ride behind steam into the hills of Brontë land. From Haworth we return over the Settle & Carlisle line - past the peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-ghent - across Ribblehead viaduct and hopefully a glorious sunset as we cross the summit at Ais Gill.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 7
Bidding farewell to Carlisle we travel by train to homeward destinations.
Breakfast included
 
 
HOTEL
Hallmark Hotel, Carlisle
Situated adjacent to the station and city walls, this historic building has been transformed into a boutique style hotel with a modern mix of luxury furnishings and stylish design whilst retaining all its magnificent Victorian features. All rooms have modern en-suite bathroom, TV and tea & coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region 
London: Euston £805 First or £719 Standard

Greater London £810 First or £725 Standard

South of England  £815 First or £739 Standard

East Anglia £815 First or £739 Standard

South West  £850 First or £750 Standard

Heart of England £800 First or £715 Standard

Midlands £775 First or £700 Standard

Yorkshire  £715 First or £689 Standard

North East £659 Standard

North West £745 First or £689 Standard

South Wales  £830 First or £730 Standard

North Wales £775 First or £700 Standard

Scotland £745 First or £689 Standard

Prices are per person (If you hold a Railcard you may be entitled to a discount!) 

Tour Base Fare £650 (joining at hotel)

JUNE Hotel Supplement £20
SEPTEMBER Hotel Supplement £20

Single Room Supplement £120

6 nights bed, breakfast & Table d Hôte evening meal, 2 teas
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tours Manager
Hotel Porterage

If you wish to discuss this tour in more detail please call us on

0191 246 0708 or email sales@railtourguide.com

BOOK THIS HOLIDAY ONLINE NOW

If you wish to book this rail holiday now, please pay the deposit online.

If your room requirements are no longer available we will refund your booking deposit in full.

Once you have paid your deposit-
Please email us at sales@railtourguide.com with your rail requirements (1st class or Std class) your departure station to start/ end the tour, and let us know if you hold any rail cards.
We will then email you a booking reference number, a booking form and the invoice for the remaining balance due.
If you have any questions please call us on 0191 246 0708.
(Office Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)