Lakeland Express

LAKELAND EXPRESS INCLUDING SETTLE CARLISLE RAILWAY

 

1 - 2 August 2027

Sunday - Monday

2 Days

From £249

 

Cumbria is one of the most beautiful places in England and a must-see for any lover of the great outdoors. Set in the rugged, mountainous area known as the Lake District, this region has something for everyone – from long walking trails to waterfalls, plenty of lakes and rivers as well as historic castles and churches.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

• Explore Skipton, the historic gateway to the Yorkshire Dales

• Travel along the spectacular Settle-Carlisle Railway

• Admire beautiful Yorkshire and Cumbrian countryside from the train

• Enjoy an overnight stay in the historic city of Carlisle

• Journey through the Lake District, passing Ullswater, Kirkstone Pass and Windermere.

 

(1) DAY ONE – Arrival, Skipton and Settle / Carlisle Railway

We depart from your selected pick-up point and travel to the historic Yorkshire market town of Skipton. Enjoy time to explore its shops, cobbled streets and attractive waterways, or perhaps visit the impressive medieval castle. We then board our diesel train for the breathtaking journey from Skipton to Carlisle along the celebrated Settle-Carlisle Railway. On arrival, we transfer to the Crown & Mitre Hotel for dinner and our overnight stay.

 

 

(2) DAY TWO – The Lake District and Departure

After Breakfast our return journey home this morning gets underway with more beautiful scenery as we travel towards the wonderful Lake District. We follow the shore of Ullswater and head over the Kirkstone Pass, before descending to Lake Windermere. We take a short break here before continuing our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Porterage

• Tea/Coffee and biscuits on arrival

• Overnight accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Skipton to Carlisle rail journey.

 

THE CROWN & MITRE HOTEL, CARLISLE

The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur and beautiful original features, including an elegant sweeping staircase, plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and jacuzzi. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Porterage

Tea/Coffee and biscuits on arrival

Overnight accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Skipton to Carlisle rail journey.

 

THE CROWN & MITRE HOTEL, CARLISLE

The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur and beautiful original features, including an elegant sweeping staircase, plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and jacuzzi. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi all areas

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
2	24 – 25 AUG 2025	SUNDAY	£229	£16 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£37

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

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