Yorkshire Dales to The Lakes 2026

Discover the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and Lakes District National Parks on this new 15-day walking holiday of Northern England. In the medieval walled city of York, local guides uncover history from the Roman gatehouses to the gothic cathedral and modern bridges. From our York base, we follow the first section of the Cleveland Way from Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey in North York Moors National Park. From Bolton Abbey, we follow trails to Skipton and stay three nights in a canal-side hotel. This is our base exploring Yorkshire Dales National Park including walks to the scenic limestone formations of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. The Bronte Parsonage at Haworth and a Wuthering Heights themed trail are followed by time in Wensleydale. After waterfall walks on a private estate, we visit the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and the White Scar Caves in Ingleton. Still in the Yorkshire Dales, we enjoy half and full day saunters along the River Swale, the River Dee and on a section of Wainwrights Coast to Coast trail near Richmond. Continuing west, we immerse ourselves for six nights in the World Heritage listed Lakes District National Park. Our days are spent exploring some of England’s most breathtaking scenery, steeped in history and literary associations from Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter. We wander the fells of Cumbria and explore its many lakes including Derwentwater, Windemere and Coniston. We also make time for lazy pub lunches and a taste of England’s real ale. With 2–6-night stays in charming cities, hotels & country houses, this ramble through the English countryside is sure to delight the senses and awaken the historian in us all.

• Walk in the Yorkshire Dales & Lakes District National Parks
• From the walled city of York explore North Yorkshire & North York Moors National Park
• Visit windy moors, limestone scars & the villages that inspired the Bronte Sisters
• Enjoy waterfall & riverside trails plus a creamery visit in the Wensleydale region
• View the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct & White Scar Caves
• Enjoy 6 nights in the Lake District National Park with walks to dazzling lakes, soaring fells & verdant valleys
• Explore the world of children’s author, Beatrix Potter, one of the Lake District’s most passionate conservationists

Regular Price: Twin share/person A$10,980 (starts York /ends Manchester)

Advance Earlybird Price: Twin share/person (if booked and deposited by 30 April 2026) A$10,480

Earlybird Price: Twin share/person (if booked and deposited by 30 June 2026) A$10,680

Single Supplement: A$2,890

Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.

Minimum Group Size: 8 guests

Special Interest: Wildlife, Culture, History

Walk Rating Easy to Moderate: 3-15km per walking day with shorter or longer options. Age is not necessarily as important as your fitness and recent walking experience, and anyone of reasonable fitness should be able to join this tour. We reserve the right to be flexible with the itinerary to allow for unforeseen circumstances including weather conditions and group fitness.

Inclusions

• 14 nights twin share accommodation – hotels, country houses and B&B’s (with some shared facilities)
• Meals include – 14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, and 9 Dinners
• All transfers as listed in itinerary
• Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
• Entry fees where noted
• Basic group tips where required
• Pre-departure material including background & personalised A-Z tour information and destination tour companion

Exclusions

• Airfares & taxes to start / from end of tour
• Airport transfers
• Passport & visa expenses
• Heavy or excess baggage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses e.g., drinks (water, alcohol, tea & coffee), laundry, telephone, or optional tours / excursions