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York, Windermere & Hadrian's Wall

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5 days

Uncover the best of northern England on this 5-day escorted tour from Edinburgh. Visit fortified Berwick-upon-Tweed and the imposing Bamburgh Castle. Spend two nights in York with time to explore independently and cross the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Enjoy an included cruise on Lake Windermere, visit Grasmere and take in Hadrian's Wall, which once kept the Scottish clans out of the Roman Empire.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Accommodation Standard

Guesthouse

Tour Overview

Duration

5 days

Starts

Edinburgh

Ends

Edinburgh

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 16

Minimum age

5 years, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Mondays

Hotel Rating

Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

Countries

England, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrival Transfer

No

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 4
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Per Person From
$2,845.00
NZD$1,991.50
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NZD$1,000.00
$2,983.00

Accommodation Standard

Guesthouse

Tour Highlights

Bamburgh Castle - Enjoy an included visit to one of the largest inhabited castles in the United Kingdom
York - Spend two nights in this historic town, an important Roman settlement and also conquered by the Vikings and Normans
Yorkshire Dales - Take in this vast national park, filled with stunning scenery, wildlife and a rich cultural heritage
Castlerigg - See this 5,000-year-old stone circle, believed to have been the site for many ancient rituals and ceremonies
Windermere - Enjoy a 45-minute cruise on England's largest lake, soaking up the scenery of the Lake District
Hadrian's Wall - Follow in the footsteps of Roman centurions along this ancient wall which once protected the Roman Empire from Scottish tribes

Included

4 breakfasts
4 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Escorted by a local driver-guide
Admission to Bamburgh Castle
Cruise on Lake Windermere
Admission to Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum at Hadrian's Wall
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
All road tolls
20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Meals not specified in itinerary
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Entry fees unless specified

Accommodation Standard

Guesthouse

Itinerary

Day 1 - Berwick-upon-Tweed & Bamburgh Castle

Edinburgh - Berwick-upon-Tweed- Bamburgh Castle - York. We head south from Edinburgh, following the East Lothian coastline to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the border between England and Scotland. Admire the fortifications before we continue to Bamburgh Castle, a 1,400-year old fortress standing over the Northumberland coastline. It's one of the largest inhabited castles in the UK. After our visit here, we continue to York, an ancient walled city known for its Roman and Viking history.

Please note: Check-in closes at 09:00 on day 1 (tour departs at 09:15) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

From 01 April 2025: Check-in closes at 08:45am on day 1 (tour departs at 09:00am) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

Accommodation: Bishop & Bison, Wheatlands, Greenside B&B or similar

Overnight: York

Day 2 - York free time

Today you have a choice! You can spend the day independently roaming the city of York, home to a chequered history dating back to the Romans, Vikings and Normans. There are plenty of great museums and historic city walls to discover, as well as an array of cafes, bars and restaurants.

Alternatively, you can set out with our guide for a half-day trip across the North York Moors National Park. Visit Whitby and the fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay before returning to York for the evening.

Accommodation: Bishop & Bison, Wheatlands, Greenside B&B or similar

Overnight: York
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - The scenic Yorkshire Dales

York - Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick. Departing York and heading west, we journey into the vast expanse of the Yorkshire Dales, brimming with wildlife, excellent scenery and a rich cultural heritage. We also pass through the scenic Northern Dales, an area of outstanding natural beauty and rolling hills. Our destination is the market town of Keswick in the Lake District, surrounded by shimmering lakes and rugged peaks.

Accommodation: The Edwardene, Elm Tree Lodge, Seven Oaks Guest House or similar

Overnight: Keswick
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Castlerigg, Windermere & Wordsworth

Keswick - Castlerigg - Windermere - Hawkshead - Grasmere - Keswick. On today's excursion, our first stop is the standing stone circle of Castelrigg. Dating back more than 5,000 years, it was believed to be the site of many strange and ancient rituals.

Our next visit is to Ullswater, one of the UK's prettiest lakes. We can enjoy a walk along the shore and take photos before reaching the Aira Force Waterfall, the most famous of the Lake District's cascades.

Heading over the Kirkstone Pass, we make a lunch stop at Windermere, on the shore of the UK's largest lake - there is time for an included lake cruise. We then head to Hawkshead, where renowned poet William Wordsworth went to school. After spending some time in this charming village, we navigate narrow country lanes to Grasmere, described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. You can visit his home at Dove Cottage and the Daffodil Garden before we return to Keswick for the evening.

Accommodation: The Edwardene, Elm Tree Lodge, Seven Oaks Guest House or similar

Overnight: Keswick
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Hadrian's Wall

Keswick - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh. Today we climb the Hartside Pass, enjoy unrivalled views of the Lake District and the rolling hills of Scotland from more than 1,900 feet. We then visit Hadrian's Wall, built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the marauding Scottish tribes out of the Roman Empire in 122 AD. Walk the same trails as Roman centurions many centuries ago and visit the Roman Army Museum.

We then cross into Scotland and stop for refreshments in Jedburgh, home to a magnificent ruined abbey. Our last stop is the viewpoint at Scott's View, from where you can gaze out over the River Tweed and Cheviot Hills, marking the border between England and Scotland. We then complete our drive to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, where our tour comes to an end.

Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Standard

Guesthouse

Accommodation

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Bed & Breakfast
York

On this tour, you will stay in bed and breakfast properties (B&Bs). These are usually smaller residential properties, with just a handful of guest rooms. You’ll have a bedroom, bathroom and often, access to a communal dining room for breakfast. Rooms will always be clean and comfortable, with a private bathroom. Bathrooms are usually en-suite, but on rare occasions, access may be via a communal hallway. This means that the bathroom will still be private and only for your personal use, but it is not en-suite (located in the room). You will need to leave the room to use the bathroom.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
Guesthouse
Bishop & Bison
York

Housed in a redbrick Victorian townhouse on the A19, this bright B&B is just two blocks from Clifton Park and less than a mile from York city centre. The elegantly decorated rooms feature en suite showers or full bathtubs, along with free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and DVD players.

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Standard
Local Rating
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The Edwardene B&B
Keswick

This charming hotel, housed in a Victorian Lakeland stone property, is situated on a residential street just two blocks from Keswick town centre. The 11 traditionally furnished guest rooms are equipped with en suite bath and/or shower rooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and TVs.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
Guesthouse

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Guesthouse

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

2025
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7 Apr - 11 Apr
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$3,385$2,370
14 Apr - 18 Apr
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21 Apr - 25 Apr
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28 Apr - 2 May
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