Visit the stunning scenery of the lakes and dales and spend a day on the ‘Mountain Goat’ – a specialist tour by minibus which allows us to travel over dramatic mountain passes and see areas inaccessible by the larger coach.
Day 1 MONDAY We travel to Cumbria, arriving in Kendal late afternoon.
Day 2 TUESDAY A wonderfully scenic trip through the Lakes, passing Grasmere on the way to Keswick. After free time here, we continue to Pooley Bridge at the top of Ullswater for a one-hour cruise with Ullswater Steamers down to Glenridding. We return to Kendal over the famous Kirkstone Pass.
Day 3 WEDNESDAY This morning, we experience the comfortable services of Mountain Goat. A fleet of minibuses takes us first to Coniston Water where we visit the Ruskin Museum where we will be able to view Donald Campbell’s ‘Bluebird.’ From here we enjoy a cruise on Coniston Water on board the steam yacht Gondola. We continue to Hilltop. This 17th-century farmhouse was where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories. Our return is via Tarn Hows.
Day 4 THURSDAY A free day in Kendal or join your driver on a journey into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, through the beautiful countryside of the Dales via Kirby Lonsdale to the market town of Settle.
Day 5 FRIDAY Leaving our hotel after breakfast, we make our way south to get home.
On the banks of the River Kent in the centre of Kendal, our three-star hotel was once an 18th-century tannery and has excellent views from the first-floor restaurant and many of the bedrooms. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. Bedrooms have TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, hairdryer and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift, but there are some steps throughout.
