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Pendle Dalesman

Pendle Dalesman, a rail journey with westcoastrailways.co.uk

A nostalgic steam rail journey from Manchester to Carlisle via the famous Settle to Carlisle Line, hauled by vintage diesel and steam engines.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Manchester to Carlisle via Settle to Carlisle Line

    Depart Manchester Victoria behind a vintage diesel engine, calling at Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe and Settle. At Hellifield, a vintage steam engine takes over for the iconic Settle to Carlisle line, crossing Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing over Blea Moor. Arrive Carlisle mid-afternoon for approximately four hours to explore the city. Return south via the Settle to Carlisle line behind a vintage diesel engine, arriving back at home stations in the evening.

Included

  • Rail travel in chosen class from selected departure station
  • Premier Dining: full English breakfast with complimentary Buck's Fizz on outward journey; champagne and canapés followed by four-course dinner with quarter bottle of wine on return; complimentary tea or coffee on both journeys (Premier Dining class)
  • Premier First Class: breakfast roll on outward leg; freshly made sandwiches, scone, jam and butter on return; complimentary tea and coffee on both journeys
  • Access to buffet carriage for First Class and Standard Class passengers

Not included

  • Food and beverages for First Class passengers (available to purchase from buffet)
  • Food and beverages for Standard Class passengers (available to purchase from buffet)
  • Activities and meals in Carlisle during the break
  • Booking fee (£3.75 per ticket)
  • Private table supplement (£20.00 per passenger for table for two in First Class or Dining)

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