Scenic Tracks And Legends Of The Pennines | 2026
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
Once at the heart of the great cotton trade in the North of England, where the great factories of weavers clothed the nation, the rich past can still be seen in the buildings and surrounding countryside on both sides of the Pennines. But most breathtaking is the scenery and on this tour you get to enjoy the fabric of the Yorkshire Dales by boat and rail, as well as discovering the wonderful story of one of Bradford’s most famous sons.What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Guided tour of Saltaire, Haworth & Pendle Hill
- Visit to Skipton and a cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
- Journey on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
Self Drive & Save £100 per person - see here for details.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Excursions
Your Itinerary:HALF DAY: Guided tour of Saltaire, Haworth & Pendle Hill
This morning we drive to Saltaire, a ‘model’ Victorian industrial village created by Sir Titus Salt for workers in his woollen mills. We enjoy a fascinating guided walking tour as we meander through history. We continue onwards towards Haworth where the Brontë sisters wrote many of their finest works at the Parsonage. We return by skirting Pendle Hill, home to the Pendle Witches, one of the most famed witch trials in English history.
FULL DAY: Skipton, Leeds & Liverpool Canal boat cruise
Today we head for Skipton to explore the colourful market. From the popular Canal Basin, we join our boat cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for a lively and fascinating journey through history - including a relaxing cup of Yorkshire tea!
FULL DAY: Settle to Carlisle Railway journey
A scenic delight this morning as we head to the small town of Settle. Here we board our train for the stunning Settle to Carlisle rail journey - regarded as one of the finest rail journeys in Europe.
Everything Included: UK Coach Holidays
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement (subject to availability)
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
What is Included
What's Included
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Guided tour of Saltaire
- Time in Haworth
- Visit to Skipton and cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
- Journey on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
Highlights
Haworth, Walking tour of Saltaire, Skipton, Leeds & Liverpool Canal Cruise, Settle to Carlisle RailwayImages
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Foxfields Country Hotel
FOXFIELDS COUNTRY HOTEL, RIBBLE VALLEY
This friendly and welcoming family-run hotel sits in the Ribble Valley, by the market town of Clitheroe and Whalley, and the Forest of Pendle, offering wonderful countryside views.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Bar
Free Wifi
Comfortable Bedrooms
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Fitness Room
No lift, but ground floor rooms available
Gardens
Indoor Pool, sauna, steam room

