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North Lakes in a Nutshell

North Lakes in a Nutshell, a rail journey with PTG Tours

A short-break rail tour of the North Lakes combining beauty, history and culinary delights: a narrow-gauge quarry railway, a distillery tour, Dalemain Mansion's marmalade, and a heritage steamer cruise across Ullswater.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Penrith

    Journey to Penrith

    Journey from your home station to Penrith and, on arrival, make our way to the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, our hotel for the next three nights. Free time to explore before meeting for our first evening meal together.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Penrith

    Threlkeld Quarry, Keswick & Lakes Distillery

    Travel to Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum for a trip on the narrow-gauge railway into the old quarry and to explore the collection of machinery. Free time in Keswick to stroll the lakeshore of Derwentwater and browse the shops and cafes. Afternoon guided tour and tasting at the Lakes Distillery.

  3. Day 3overnight: Penrith

    Dalemain Mansion & Ullswater Cruise

    Travel to Dalemain Mansion & Gardens, home of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards, for a guided tour of the gardens and family house with a marmalade tasting. Continue to Ullswater for a cruise across the lake on a heritage 'steamer', taking in the scenery and mountain views of the Ullswater Valley.

  4. Day 4

    Departure

    After breakfast, bid farewell to Penrith and make your way to the station for homeward journeys.

Included

  • 3 nights' bed & breakfast and evening meal
  • Services of experienced Tour Manager

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