Itinerary
Day 1: Manchester - Castleton - Bakewell - Chatsworth House - York
Stop At: Castleton, Castleton, Hope Valley, Peak District National Park, England
In the late morning, you arrive in Castleton. This quaint old town attracts travellers from all over the world for its quintessential English charm. Nearby, there are caves, a beautiful view up a valley, and an insightful information centre.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monsal Dale Headstone Viaduct And Tunnel, Monsal Head, Monsal Dale England
You then venture to another beautiful valley at Monsal Head. There’s an old rail line viaduct that emerges from the green hills. It’s a gorgeous structure with an impressive history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bakewell, Bakewell, Peak District National Park, England
If you’re hungry, then you’re in luck, because you’re stopping for lunch in Bakewell. Not only is this town delicious to look at, but it’s also the home of one of England’s most famous desserts, the Bakewell Pudding.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chatsworth House, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1PP England
You should ensure you’ve cleaned up the crumbs, because now you’re heading to Chatsworth House. This luxurious stately home is incredible; you can admire architecture, get lost in a massive maze, or praise precious art.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in York.
Day 2: York - Goathland - Whitby - Robin Hood's Bay
Stop At: York, York, North Yorkshire, England
You have the choice to spend your whole day in York or come with us on a day trip around the nearby sights.
If you choose to stay in York, you can visit a chocolate museum, find out about the Vikings, or stroll around the ancient walls.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Goathland, Goathland, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Alternatively, you may head out with us to Goathland in the morning. This town was used in the Harry Potter movies and is situated in one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the UK
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Whitby, Whitby, Scarborough District, North Yorkshire, England
Your next stop on the day trip is Whitby. This is the type of town everyone dreams of retiring in. There’s a beautifully located, ruined abbey; old stone steps curving around viewpoints; and a lovely little beach to play about on
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Robin Hoods Bay, Robin Hoods Bay, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
After exploring all the nooks and crannies of Whitby, you travel to Robin Hood’s Bay. They doubt if the real Robin Hood ever came here, but there are still plenty of smugglers tales dotted around this remarkable harbour village.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in York.
Day 3: York - Fountains Abbey - Wensleydale - Clitheroe - Manchester
Stop At: Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Estate Office Abbey Road Near Harrogate, 45 minutes from York and 50 minutes from Leeds, Ripon HG4 3DY England
You first take the road to Fountains Abbey. This is one of the largest ruined abbeys in England and part of an important UNESCO Heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aysgarth Falls, Aysgarth, Yorkshire Dales National Park England
You then find yourself surrounded by some of England’s most lovely waterfalls at Aysgarth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3RN England
Now, there’s a delicious lunch for you, because you’re travelling around Wensleydale, home of England’s most famous cheese. Just make sure you have some crackers so you can eat it the authentic way.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Clitheroe, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England
You travel past the epic Ribblehead railway viaduct before having a short snoop around the old castle-topped town of Clitheroe.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.