Visit Yorkshire with it ancient towns and cities, moorland and dales. This two day tour takes in the very best of this stunning region of England.
Based in or near Helmsley for both nights the tour explores the Dales on the first day, including Wensleydale and Swaledale, and the second day is spent on the North York Moors, with far reaching views to the sea. As well as the beautiful scenery and pretty villages, you will also visit the towns of Richmond, Northallerton, Helmsley and Thirsk.
Accommodation
There is a choice of two hotels for this tour, either in Helmsley, or the nearby village of Harome. The pretty town of Helmsley, just north of York, has a wonderful small hotel with spacious, welcoming lounges and a snug bar. Each room has its own individual character and decor, with Egyptian cotton sheets and all the comforts you expect. There is a heated outdoor pool as well, and a luxurious spa. Dinner is included on both evenings.
In Harome stay at a newly refurbished, stylish hotel, sister hotel to the Michelin-starred Star Inn. There are just twelve rooms and most overlook the charming duck pond. There is also a lovely indoor pool to relax in, or an appealing bar.
Itinerary
Day One
Arrive at the hotel and settle in. There are cosy log fires and big, comfortable sofas to sink in to. You can either dine in the hotel, or there are other restaurants in Helmsley, or sample the superb food at the Michelin-starred Star Inn, in Harome.
Day Two
Enjoy a circular tour of the Yorkshire Dales. Drive via Rievaulx Abbey to Northallerton and on to the lovely town of Richmond.
From here you enter the Yorkshire Dales National Park, driving along the road into Swaledale and Reeth. Cross the county border into Cumbria and then turn south, across the moors, to Hawes. Stop awhile at Hardraw Force, the highest waterfall in England, before continuing through Wensleydale Dinner is included. This valley, and Aysgarth in particular, is classic James Herriot country. Trying the local speciality, Wensleydale cheese, is a must.
Leave the Dales and head for Masham, famed for its Black Sheep Brewery, which you can visit. Drive back to Helmsley via Thirsk and climb the steep Sutton Bank, taking time to admire the wonderful views from the top.
Day Three
A shorter day today exploring the open expanse of the North York Moors and its pretty villages such as Goathland, and the folk museum at Hutton le Hole. The tour finishes back in Helmsley.
“A great introduction to England – so beautiful.” A.T., Norway
“A great introduction to England – so beautiful.” A.T., Norway
Details
Price: £279 per person staying in Harome, or £365 per person staying in Helmsley – based on two people sharing a twin or double room
What’s included:
- Two nights hotel accommodation in a twin or double room
- Breakfast each morning
- Tour book – includes a brief history of the region, emergency details, overview maps and detailed directions, accommodation information, and a very detailed account of sights and visits for each day. The book eliminates the need for any other guide books.
What’s not included:
- Lunches and dinners
- Fuel
- Drinks
- Travel or medical insurance
Requirements
- The Yorkshire Moors & Dales Tour is open to classic, vintage or sports cars of any age
- The most important requirement is that you take pleasure in motoring through fabulous scenery, relish individual, character hotels.
Classic Travelling was established in 2003 and offers motoring holidays for classic, vintage and sports cars. The founder of the business, Sarah Dowding, has extensive experience of touring and motoring, having driven well in excess of 250,000 miles over the finest roads in Europe, North America, and southern Africa. 