The Best English Train Journeys
11/05/2022 · By Sukie Chapman
From wild moorland and floral meadows to ever-dramatic coastlines, here are three of our favourite English railways. Book now with Rail Discoveries.
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2024 Tour code: 24LKL
About the tour
From your base in Wetheral, travel on heritage railways, enjoy the striking countryside of the north and delight in the natural beauty of England's Lake District.
Sail across Lake Windermere to inspirational Bowness and the pretty village of Grasmere, once home to William Wordsworth. Enjoy a journey on the Settle to Carlisle Line to Skipton before a steam-hauled rail journey to Dalegarth, and end your adventure with a visit to Muncaster Castle, overlooking the River Esk.
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Begin your holiday at the Crown Hotel, Wetheral, where you meet your Tour Manager. Your hotel is situated in a picturesque village, close to the Scottish border and the city of Carlisle.
With time at leisure before dinner at the hotel this evening, you could get to know the village. Head out for a stroll along the banks of the River Eden, or seek out its 16th-century church, Benedictine priory, and traditional village green.
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4.1 / 5 · 284 reviews
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Submitted 17/Apr
A great holiday in a lovely part of the country in spite of inclement weather. The excursions were well planned and the hotel met all our needs - very comfortable, good food and excellent service.
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Christine Diwell
Submitted 16/Apr
Excellent short break, good leader, hotel all well worth while
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Pete Millard
Submitted 16/Apr
A fab holiday with great views and a welcoming host
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Alison Metcalfe
Submitted 12/Apr
Enjoyed my holiday. Shame about the weather for most of it but it didn't spoil it completely as we were either on a train or in a Castle when it was at its worst. I've been on a previous RD holiday and noticed a difference this time. Last time the coach driver kept pointing out places of interest and giving us background information etc. This time nothing (although I realise there's not much to say when you're on a motorway). The Hotel was good but it doesn't have a Lift which isn't great for getting a suitcase up and downstairs. Evening meals could have been better as we had the same vegetables each time. Unfortunately on one evening I didn't really like anything on offer so I picked the dish I thought I might be able to eat. I didn't feel able to ask if it was possible to have any kind of alternative. I travelled a day early so had 2 meals in the Bar. An assortment of vegetables were on offer there and the food was excellent. Much better than what we received as a party. I'd recommend this tour and say pack for all weather conditions as you just never know what you'll get.
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Mrs Claridge
Submitted 11/Apr
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Mrs N Legg
Submitted 11/Apr
Value for money
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