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Yorkshire Dales and York (Yorkshire Velo Tours)

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Charles Oxtoby Yorkshire Dales and York (8 days) Contact Name Itinerary Title

Business Name Yorkshire Velo Tours Starting in the rustic market town of Skipton you will 110 Bolling Road, complete a tour of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Ilkley, Business Address West Yorkshire Park with its distinctive valleys, villages of immense LS29 8PN character and majestic hills. The journey finishes with 2 nights staying in the historic city of York, with plenty of Contact Telephone +44 (0)7710 550237 time for sightseeing. This a tour that displays all that is Number good about Yorkshire and why it has become one of the [email protected] top tourist destinations in the UK. Email Address 5 days’ cycling with a daily average daily 45km. Website www.yorkshirevelotours.com

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USP/ Km per Further information Area for overnight / Day Short Description of the route Highlights that can be found on route day about the route Accommodation example Skipton - Herriot Hotel or Arrive in Skipton (or Ilkley), check to the hotel with 1 Ilkley - Wheatley Arms. the opportunity to enjoy an evening in the town Bed and Breakfast

Meet and greet: We will meet you and provide a briefing on the tour, supply a hard copy map and tour guide, plus answer any questions you have.  Wharfedale The majority of today’s ride is along the beautiful  Villages of Grassington, Hawes - White Hart valley of Wharfedale, right to the source of the river Kettlewell and Buckden Rolling terrain with 2 48 km nestled in the hillside approaching Fleet Moss, one  Kilnsey Crag one significant hill Bed and Breakfast of the most impressive hills in the Yorkshire Dales.  Source of the River Wharfe This is the only high hill you will cycle on the tour, but  Fleet Moss the view as you look down on your evening stop at Hawes will take your breath away.

Today you venture down Wensleydale to the market  Aysgarth Water Falls town of Masham, with its 18th century Georgian  Castle Bolton market square, where your hotel is located. Plenty of  Middleham Castle (built 1190) Masham - Kings Head Hotel 3 places to visit on the cycle ride today but save some 43km Rolling valley ride  Jervaux Abbey (one of the Bed and Breakfast time for a tour of the famous Black Sheep Brewery great Cistertian abbeys in and of course sample a well-deserved taste of the Yorkshire) produce!  Black Sheep Brewery tour

Today you head south out of Wensleydale to Pateley Bridge set in the Nidd Valley. The route takes you via Fountains Abbey, one of the largest and best Pateley Bridge - Harefield  Fountains Abbey Hall Country House Hotel 4 preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England  Studley Royal Gardens 48km Rolling terrain and a World Heritage site. In contrast, you also pass  Brimham Rocks Bed and Breakfast by Brigham Rocks, an amazing collection of natural rock formations.

Today we head east and experience two classic Yorkshire market towns. Firstly, you ride down  Nidderdale Museum (Pateley Nidderdale to Ripon where you definitely need to Bridge) Thirsk - Golden Fleece stop off for a while, stroll round the market square 5  The oldest sweet shop in the 43km Rolling terrain Hotel and visit the impressive cathedral. Then it’s on to the world! Bed and Breakfast overnight stop in Thirsk, right on the edge of the  Ripon Cathedral North Yorkshire Moors.

Today you enjoy a journey south through the Vale of  Highlights: York to the city of York, founded by the ancient  York Minster Romans. Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral,  Medieval City Walls York - Masons Arms 6 York Minster, has medieval stained glass and 2 39km Mainly flat  York Dungeon Bed and Breakfast functioning bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse.  Jorvik Viking Centre Your hotel is right in the heart of the city.  York Castle museum

A full day sightseeing in York. So York - Masons Arms 7 York much to do and see in this historic Bed and Breakfast city.

Opportunity to spend all/part of the

8 Depart day in Skipton/Ilkley

Trade Price

Per person sharing Twin or From £625.00 Double room Per person in Single room Supplement £175 (as part of group 2+)

Number of nights’ accommodation: 7 nights Detail included in the Accommodation Type: Small hotels of character Accommodation Category rating: 3 price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Number of Days Bike Hire optional extra (see below)

Bike hire (includes helmet and lock, panniers if required) Electric bikes: (Bikes provided by Pedego Leeds) Standard Bikes: Comfort Cruiser £175 per week Road bike £150 per week Optional Supplements City Commuter £275 per week Hybrid £150 per week

Transport back to start point £75 for 2 people and 2 cycles

Fitness and Tour Grading

How fit would clients need to be for The riding each day averages 45km. this itinerary?

The character of the Yorkshire Dales is valleys, with significant hills to get from one to another. The views are fantastic, one of the How demanding is the route? hills (day 2) is quite steep.

Who is best suited for this People who love exploring the outdoors and enjoy graphic scenery as well as cozy villages, picturesque valleys and plenty of places itinerary? of interest, including the city of York.

We can offer road bikes and hybrid bikes. We also offer a range of e-bikes. We have tested the e-bikes on the steepest hills you What bikes are there available for encounter, and they will easily transport you up and down the gradients. This opens up the wonder of the Yorkshire Dales for those hire? who are not regular super fit cyclists!

Additional Details

Accommodation is in carefully selected small hotels of character in typical Yorkshire villages that boast an array of good food options as well as traditional Yorkshire pubs.

Getting there The start of the tour will be Skipton or Ilkley: Leeds/Bradford Airport (12-20 km) Manchester Airport 1.5 hours train journey (change at Leeds) Hull Ferries: 2.5 hours drive

The tour finishes in York with the option of transport back to the start point. From York: Leeds/Bradford Airport (50 km) Manchester Airport 1.5 hours train journey (change at Leeds) Hull Ferries: 1.5 hours drive / 70km

Yorkshire Dales Cycleway (Yorkshire Velo Tours)

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Contact Name Charles Oxtoby Itinerary Title Yorkshire Dales Cycleway (8 days)

Business Name Yorkshire Velo Tours The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway is a stunning circular tour of the National Park taking in most of the main Dales and many that are 110 Bolling Road, rarely visited. The breathtaking scenery combined with villages of Ilkley, immense character make this a wonderful experience on two Business Address West Yorkshire wheels. This tour is designed for those who wish to ride at a LS29 8PN leisurely pace providing plenty of time to enjoy the full glory of what the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. Averaging 35km per day, Contact Telephone +44 (0)7710 550237 you complete the route in 6 days. Number The route starts in Skipton or Ilkley and is all on road and signed [email protected] Email Address with the logo of the National Park – a sheep’s head.

The Yorkshire Dales are characterized by the picturesque hilly

landscape which does mean there are some steep hills on the website www.yorkshirevelotours.com route. The tour guide will clearly advise when to expect them.

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USP/ Km per Further information Area for overnight / Day Short Description of the route Highlights that can be found on route day about the route Accommodation example

Skipton - Herriot Hotel or Ilkley Arrive in Skipton (or Ilkley), check to the hotel with the - Wheatley Arms. 1 opportunity to enjoy an evening in the town. Bed and Breakfast

Meet and greet: We will meet you and provide a briefing on the tour, supply a hard copy map and tour guide, plus answer any questions you have  Beautiful Wharfedale  Barden Towers (11th century Rolling terrain with one Malham - Beck Hall Hotel Not long after setting off you experience beautiful hunting lodge) 32km significant hill 2 Wharfedale and watch how the valley changes as you  Burnsall Bed and Breakfast cycle along the way. Plenty of typical cafes and pubs to  Malham: Cove, Gordale Scar and stop off on the way today but save time to experience Janet’s Foss (waterfall) Malham and the many things to see there.

Take the Cove Road out of Malham right to the top of Malham Moor (the only big hill of the day) and enjoy the  Malham Moor - limestone One significant hill - dramatic scenery (used in one of the Harry Potter movies) pavements Malham Cove, then Ingleton - Wheat Sheaf Inn before descending to the historic market town of Settle for 38km  Stainforth waterfalls rolling terrain to 3 a well-earned coffee stop in the market place. The Bed and Breakfast  Market town of Settle overnight stop is in Ingleton, a village dating back to the Ingleton. iron age, famous for its waterfall and caves.  Ingleton: waterfalls, caves

 White scar cave  Ribblehead Viaduct Steady climb to The landscape changes again today and you experience  Wensleydale Creamery (famous for Ribblehead viaduct Hawes - White Hart the barren moors near the famous Ribblehead viaduct its world renowned ‘Wensleydale’ 38km 4 before enjoying a lovely long sweeping descent into cheese) followed by long Bed and Breakfast Wensleydale.  Hawes (historic market town) descent to Hawes  Dales Countryside museum and ropemakers

A ‘valley hopping’ day today as you go from Wensleydale to the northern Yorkshire Dales valley of Swaledale,  Askrigg (used for filming of the Valley riding with one covering some of the route of the 2014 Tour de France! James Herriot TV series) significant climb to move Reeth - Kings Head The climb to the top of the moor is well worth it, just take 31km  Swaledale from Wensleydale to 5 your time before you enjoy the breathtaking views as you Bed and Breakfast  Reeth descend into the narrow valley with its small villages of Swaledale immense character.  Swaledale museum

A day of contrasting and graphic Yorkshire Dales scenery as you experience 4 valleys and 2 moors in one day! The  Grinton Moor 2 significant climbs Grassington - Black Horse final section of the route takes you up the ‘hidden gem’  Castle Bolton (14th century castle) 37km today, but plenty of Hotel 6 valley of Coverdale before descending into Wharfedale for  Aysgarth Falls valley riding as well Bed and Breakfast the overnight stop in Kettlewell or Grassington.  Coverdale

After the hilly day before, the final day’s riding is a shorter  Kilnsey Crag route back down the Wharfe Valley with plenty of time to Shorter and easier day Skipton - Herriot Hotel or Ilkley  Grassington (historic market town) stop in the picturesque valley by the river. A highlight near 32km than yesterday, rolling - Wheatley Arms  Burnsall 7 the end is Bolton Abbey with its 12 century Augustinian valley riding Bed and Breakfast Monastery.  Bolton Abbey  Skipton/Ilkley

Opportunity to spend all/part of the day

8 Depart in Skipton/Ilkley

Trade Price

Per person sharing Twin/ From £625.00 Double room

Per person in Single room Supplement £175 (as part of group 2+)

Number of nights’ accommodation: 7 nights Detail included in the Accommodation Type: Small Hotel of Character Accommodation Category rating: 3 star price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Number of Days Bike Hire: optional extra see below

Electric bikes: (Bikes provided by Pedego Leeds) Comfort Cruiser £175 per week City Commuter £275 per week Optional Supplements Standard Bikes: Road bike £150 per week Hybrid £150 per week

Bike hire includes helmet and lock

Fitness and Tour Grading

How fit would clients need to be for The riding each day averages 35km, so not long distances. this itinerary? The character of the Yorkshire Dales is valleys, with significant hills to get from one to another. The views are fantastic, but some How demanding is the route? of the hills are quite steep. You would need to be a regular cyclist to undertake the tour on a non e-bike.

Who is best suited for this People who love exploring the outdoors and enjoy graphic scenery as well as cozy villages, picturesque valleys and plenty of itinerary? places of interest.

We can offer road bikes and hybrid bikes. We also offer a range of e-bikes. We have tested the e-bikes on the steepest hills you What bikes are there available for hire? encounter, and they will easily transport you up and down the gradients. This opens up the wonder of the Yorkshire Dales for those who are not regular super fit cyclists!

Additional Details Useful link is the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway main website which shows the route plus other information: https://cyclethedales.org.uk/route/yorkshire_dales_cycleway/

We meet you at the start of the tour and ensure you have everything you need and then transport your luggage between overnight stops. There are plenty of places of interest and things to do along the route and you can use our tour guide to help plan each day. Accommodation is in carefully selected small hotels of character in typical Yorkshire villages that boast an array of good food options as well as traditional Yorkshire pubs.

Getting to the start of the tour: The start/finish of the tour will be Skipton or Ilkley: Leeds/Bradford Airport (12-20 km) Manchester Airport 1.5 hours train journey (change at Leeds) Hull Ferries: 2.5 hours drive

Yorkshire Dales Sport Challenge (Yorkshire Velo Tours)

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Contact Name Charles Oxtoby Itinerary Title Yorkshire Dales Sport Challenge (5 days)

Business Name Yorkshire Velo Tours The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway is a stunning circular tour of the National Park taking in most of the main Dales and many 110 Bolling Road, that are rarely visited. The breathtaking scenery combined Ilkley, with villages of immense character make this a wonderful Business Address West Yorkshire LS29 8PN experience on two wheels.

Contact Telephone You will experience the extended Yorkshire Dales Cycleway. +44 (0)7710 550237 Extended in 2016 it takes in a stunning section along the side Number of the Howgill Fells and through the Westmorland Dales, [email protected] before heading up to the highest pub in Britain at Tan Hill. Email Address There will be challenging climbs as well as iconic and breathtaking roads, many used in the Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire. The number of days can be varied if Website www.yorkshirevelotours.com required, for example, a real challenge would be to ride the route in 2 days, or alternatively you may want to reduce the average km per day and complete it over 4 or 5 days.

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USP/ Km per Further information Area for overnight / Day Short Description of the route Highlights that can be found on route day about the route Accommodation example Travel to the UK and make your way to Skipton (or Skipton - Herriot Hotel or 1 Ilkley), check to the hotel with the opportunity to Ilkley - Wheatley Arms Bed enjoy an evening in the town and Breakfast Meet and greet: We will meet you and provide a briefing on the tour, supply a hard copy map and tour guide, plus answer any questions you have.

Only a few kilometers into the ride you will crest the  Beautiful Wharfedale ‘Cote de Barden Moor’ (used in the 2018 Tour de  Barden Towers (11th century Yorkshire) and get a fabulous view of the Yorkshire hunting lodge) Dales, which will certainly whet your appetite for Rolling terrain and Dent - George and Dragon 2  Burnsall 89 km what’s to come! You then experience a section of significant hills Bed and Breakfast  Malham Cove beautiful Wharfedale before heading to the iconic Malham Cove. You climb the famous ‘Cove Road’  Ingleton and take in the view of the rock face of the Cove as  Dent well as the ‘limestone pavements’. The route then takes you through the market town of Settle and onto to Ingleton before taking a delightful quiet road to your overnight stop in the secluded village of Dent. Today you get to the furthest reach of the Dales and the ride starts with glorious views of the Howgill Fells as you head up to Orton, with its famous cafe, pub  Howell Fells and chocolate factory! A superb section of road Rolling terrain and 3  Kirkby Stephen 87 km Reeth - Kings Head follows as you head east via Kirkby Stephen to the significant hills Bed and Breakfast Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England. A real treat  Tan Hill Inn follows with a long descent down to delightful village of Reeth for the overnight stay.

You are now back on the original Cycleway and enjoy a classic ride today taking in 4 of Yorkshire’s finest valleys: Swaledale, Wensleydale, Coverdale and Wharefdale. Start the ride on a climb used in the 2014 Tour de France, the Cote de Grinton Moor which takes you over to Wensleydale. A slight detour  Grinton Moor will take you past the breathtaking Aysgarth Falls  Castle Bolton (14th century before heading over to Coverdale, a real ‘hidden castle) Skipton - Herriot Hotel or Rolling terrain and 4 gem’ of a valley. You wind your way up to the top of  Aysgarth Falls 74 km Ilkley - Wheatley Arms. significant hills the ‘Cote de Park Rash’ as it was named in the 2018  Coverdale Bed and Breakfast Tour de Yorkshire and descend into the village of  Park Rash Kettlewell, famous for its annual scarecrow festival!  Wharfedale It’s now a rolling valley ride back to the start down the Wharfe Valley through Grassington, Burnsall and Bolton Abbey, past the spectacular 12th century priory. Arrive back at the start

5 Breakfast and depart  Opportunity to spend all/part of the day in Skipton/Ilkley

Trade Price

Per person sharing Twin or From £381.00 Double room

Per person in Single room Supplement £75 (as part of group 2+)

Number of nights’ accommodation: 4 nights Detail included in the Accommodation Type: Small hotels of character Accommodation Category rating: 3 price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Number of Days Bike Hire: optional extra (see below)

Bike hire (includes helmet and lock, panniers if required)

Standard Bikes: Road bike £100 Optional Supplements Hybrid £100

Electric bikes: (Bikes provided by Pedego Leeds) Comfort Cruiser £120 per week City Commuter £200 per week

Fitness and Tour Grading

How fit would clients need to be The riding each day averages 83km, suitable for keen road cyclists. for this itinerary?

The character of the Yorkshire Dales is valleys, with significant hills to get from one to another. The views are fantastic, but some of How demanding is the route? the hills are quite steep. You would need to be a regular cyclist to undertake the tour on a non e-bike.

What bikes are there available for We can offer road bikes and hybrid bikes. We also offer a range of e-bikes. We have tested the e-bikes on the steepest hills you hire? encounter, and they will easily transport you up and down the gradients. This opens up the wonder of the Yorkshire Dales for those who are not regular super fit cyclists!

Additional Details

Useful link is the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway main website which shows the route plus other information: https://cyclethedales.org.uk/route/yorkshire_dales_cycleway/

We meet you at the start of the tour and ensure you have everything you need and then transport your luggage between overnight stops. Accommodation is in carefully chosen small hotels of character in small villages, with typical Yorkshire Dales facilities including good food options and pubs of real Yorkshire character.

Getting there The start/finish of the tour will be Skipton or Ilkley: Leeds/Bradford Airport (12-20 km) Manchester Airport 1.5 hours train journey (change at Leeds) Hull Ferries: .5 hours drive

Way of the Roses (Open Road Open Skies)

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Shane Cody Way of the Roses (8 days) Contact Name Itinerary Title Business Name Open Road Open Skies

4 Heaton Close, An 8-day holiday with a six day coast to coast cycling adventure Morecambe across the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales and the LA3 3AN Business Address Yorkshire Wolds. England

A fantastic route takes you through this diverse and spectacular Contact Telephone rural scenery in the heart of the English countryside. +44 (0)1524424117 Number A historical route also passing through Lancaster and York; two of England’s heritage cities. Email Address [email protected]

Website www.openroadopenskies.co.uk

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 RSPB Leighton Moss (Silverdale) Travel to Morecambe by train: From Manchester about 1.5 Arrival into the UK and travel onto Morecambe.  Morecambe Promenade Morecambe/ Berkeley 1 hours  The Midland Art Deco Hotel From Newcastle about 2.5 hours  Morecambe Bay Morecambe to Settle. You pass through the heritage city of Lancaster with its imposing castle. After which you follow  Lancaster Castle and Priory Flat for first 10 miles then slowly the traffic free path along the River Lune into the  Crook O’Lune 35 miles/ rises into the Forest of Bowland Settle / Valleymead Guest Forest of Bowland. Skirting the edge of Bowland  Great Stone of Fourstones 2 56 km and into the start of the House you enter the Yorkshire Dales National Park,  The Queen’s Bloomers Yorkshire Dales passing through the picturesque villages of  Ingleborough Cave Bentham, Clapham, Austwick and into Settle.

Settle to Pateley Bridge. This section takes you through the heart of the  The Courtyard Dairy Yorkshire Dales with its famous dry stone wall,  Settle Railway Station Through the Yorkshire Dales, a imposing dales and grazing sheep on small 27 miles / Pately Bridge/ Lyndale  Malham Cove (Detour) couple of challenging climbs and 3 country lanes scenery. Today you pass through 43 Km Guest House the charming villages of Airton, Burnsall and  Stump Cross Cavern long descents. Very Scenic Appletreewick.  Pillar’s Past Sculptures

Pateley Bridge to Boroughbridge. Out of Pately Bridge and into the Vale of York.  Briham Rocks You first pass by strange Briham Rocks National Coming out of the Dales and into  Fountain’s Abbey 25 miles / Boroughbridge / Lock Trust, before descending out of the Dales and the flat pastoral land around the 4 40 km House into the bucolic farming land that surrounds  Ripon Cathedral Vale of York York.  Ripon Hornblower

 Beningborough Hall and Gardens Boroughbridge to York  York Minster From Borughbridge we begin to follow the River Continuing along the flat  The Treasurer’s House 20 miles / Ouse as it wonders its way into York. The route pastoral land along country York / Blakeney House 5  Shambles 32 km itself passes by the famous York Minster and lanes around York Shambles  York City Walls  York Castle Museum  National Railway Museum 35 miles / Out of York and staying in the Hutton Cranswick/ Highfield York to Hutton Cranswick  Stamford Bridge Battle Site 6 56 km flat Vale before coming to the Farm

Out of York and heading towards the gentle hills  Burnaby Hall and Gardens gently rolling hills of the of the Yorkshire Wolds. The route passes  Millington Woods and Dry Yorkshire Wolds through the 1066 Stamford Bridge battle site on Valley its way to the market town of Pocklington and into the Wolds

Hutton Cranswick to Bridlington Bridlington / South Lodge The last leg and its first through the market town of Driffield before making your last climb out of  Burton Agnes Hall and Alternatively Through the Wolds and to the Burton Agnes before you get you first view of Gardens private transfer to and 25 miles / coast, with one more gentle the North Sea. From here you descend into  Sewerby Hall and Gardens overnight in Manchester / 7 40 km climb before getting to Bridlington where you pass through its old town  RSPB Bempton Cliffs Liverpool / Hull/ Bridlington before finishing on the North Marine Promenade  Bondville Model Village Newcastle with it fantastic views of the Flamborough Cliffs to the north.  Bridlington to Manchester transfer: Approx 2.5 hours  Bridlington to Newcastle transfer: Approx 2.5 – 3 hours  Bridlington to Liverpool transfer: Approx 2.5 – 3 hours Make your way to your departure Airport for  Bridlington to Hull Transfer: Approx 1 hours 8 departure.  Train to Manchester/Liverpool: Approx 3.5 hours  Train to Hull: Approx1 hour  Train to Newcastle: 2.5 – 4 hours

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £725.00 Double room From £935.00 Per person in Single room

Number of nights’ accommodation: 7 nights Accommodation Type: Guest House / Hotel / B&B Accommodation Category rating: 4/5 star Included in the price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Number of Days Bike Hire: 6 Type of Bike: Hybrid Transfer to following cities available on day 7: Manchester/Liverpool/Newcastle/Hull E- Bike: £35 per day

Optional Supplements Pick-up at beginning of tour from Manchester/Liverpool/Newcastle/Hull, airports and ports: £75 per person

Private transfer on day 8 to Manchester/Liverpool/Newcastle/Hull, airports and ports: £40 per person £40 per person

Extra night in Manchester/Liverpool/Newcastle/Hull after the tour finishes: £40 – 65 per person sharing

Fitness and Tour Grading How fit would clients need to A moderate fitness is required for this tour. While there are some challenging hills, the days are relatively short and there be for this itinerary? are long stretches of easy riding. The route is most challenging from Clapham to Ripon, going through the Yorkshire Dales, where there are a few challenging How demanding is the route? hills. This is also one of the most scenic and rural parts of the tour. Who is best suited for this This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route. itinerary? What bikes are there available Hybrid and E-Bikes for hire?

Additional Details www.openroadopenskies.co.uk/self-guided-cycling-holidays/way-of-the-roses-cycling-holidays

Way of the Roses Cycle Path (Saddle Skedaddle)

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Contact Name Paul Snedker Itinerary Title Way of the Roses Cyclepath (7 days)

Business Name Saddle Skedaddle Limited The Way of the Roses is a lovely coast to coast 6 day cycle route from Morecambe on the north west coast of the UK to The Cycle Hub Bridlington in the east, taking in some of the most stunning and Quayside breath-taking scenery along the way. Business Address Newcastle Upon Tyne It is a challenging route consisting of a variety of terrain NE6 1BU including traffic-free paths, on-road cycle lanes, country lanes and quieter roads. It has some of the finest views that Yorkshire Contact Telephone +44 (0) 191 265 1110 and Lancashire have to offer, taking in the Lune Valley, Number Yorkshire Dales, glorious Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Wolds. Passing through tiny villages; to larger towns such as Settle and [email protected] Email Address Pateley Bridge, Ripon and of course York and all that it has to offer. There are plenty of facilities along the route such as traditional pubs, quaint shops, cafes, and cash points in the larger places. www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk Website The programme is based on arrival and departure into Hull and can be adjusted for airport arrivals on request.

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Arrival day. Driffield is our chosen rendezvous point for the Way of the Roses self- guided ride. It has excellent rail connections, and those arriving by car, you will be able to leave your vehicle at or near the accommodation for the duration of the trip.  Eric Morecambe’s Driffield/ Highfield Farm – Known as the capital of the Wolds, Driffield is a friendly thriving market town which statue on Morecambe 1 www.highfieldfarm.co.uk holds the largest Agricultural show in Britain. waterfront It has a good mix of national and independent traders including a lovely vintage tea room that whisks you back to a bygone era and even a singing barber!

After an early breakfast we make our way by minibus to Morecambe (approx 3 hours) to the start of the Way of the Roses. We soon leave the sweep of Morecambe seafront and its promenade and begin our way eastwards on traffic-free cycleways. As you would expect, the first few miles are quite flat as we make our way to the vibrant city of Lancaster, a place with a rich industrial and cultural history. Following the valley of the River Lune we soon leave Lancaster via the Crook O’Lune viewpoint and head towards the Dales. We’ll now be following quiet country lanes as we traverse the Forest of Bowland. The cycling  City of Lancaster gets a bit more challenging now as we start to tackle the hills of the Dales, with stunning  Crook O’Lune viewpoint Settle/ Oast Guesthouse – 2 56 km views of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside, the famous Yorkshire Three  Forest of Bowland www.oastguesthouse.co.uk Peaks.  Swarth Moor The day’s first big challenge is at Far End, where we tackle the climb onto Swarth Moor, the highest point of the day at around 265 metres. From here you are rewarded with a downhill descent alongside the River Ribble to Settle, your final destination for today. Home of the famous Settle – Carlisle Steam Railway, Settle is a bustling market town boasting a wealth of interesting shops, welcoming cafes and historic buildings and a great place to spend your second evening.

A shorter day than yesterday, but today we are in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and yes – you’ve guessed it there are some hills to climb. But we have all day so you can go at a steady pace and enjoy the views. Our start to the day is a corker of a climb out of Settle and in fact the toughest of the Grassington/ Black Horse Hotel – entire route and even has a cobbled section at the start for good measure! Upon 24 km 3  Yorkshire Dales www.blackhorsehotelgrassingt reaching the top at the appropriately named High Side, you can see Rye Loaf Hill on.co.uk (547metres) to your left. Your reward for the effort is a speedy downhill of around two miles to the village of Airton. Continuing along on an undulating route we cycle to Cracoe and then detour off our

destination for the evening destination, the picture postcard perfect village of Grassington.

Today is the toughest but most rewarding day of the holiday, simply put, amazing views that come as a result of a climb in the morning and a climb in the afternoon and then the hills of the Yorkshire Dales are behind us. Initially we rejoin the undulating route onto Burnsall, then follows the River Wharfe before tackling the second big climb of the tour. We cycle up onto the Nidderdale Moorland area of outstanding natural beauty, passing the famous Stump Cross Caverns and on to the highest point of the entire route  Nidderdale Moorland at Greenhow (402 metres) on Bewerley Moor. Pateley Bridge and a well deserved lunch  Brewerly Moor Ripon/ Box Tree Cottages – stop is just a couple of miles away and you’ll arrive there courtesy of a steep downhill 50 km 4  Brimham Rocks www.boxtreecottages.com (take care!). After a well deserved lunch you’ll head up again this time to the famous  World Heritage Site Brimham Rocks, known for their weird and wonderful Fountains Abbey formations that are scattered over a wide area, and are apparently associated with the druids, Mother Shipton and even the Devil! After Brimham the gradients ease. On the way we’ll pass the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and then down to our final finishing point for the day in Ripon. Wow, what a day! You deserve a hearty meal and a local glass of Ale.

After yesterday’s excursions today is a lot more straightforward. It is as long as yesterday but from here on in the quiet country lanes take us through the numerous small villages of the flat Vale of York as we follow the River Ouse to York.  Vale or York York/ 5 York is a beautiful city and worth exploring this evening. You can explore the stunning  City of York 50 km Ascot House – Cathedral and the little cobbled streets of the historic centre. There are plenty of places  York Cathedral www.ascothouseyork.com to eat and drink and enjoy this stunning city.

A fairly easy day of cycling with just one hilly section (but not like those of the previous few days) as we climb into the Yorkshire Wolds and head to our destination for today, the market town of Driffield. After winding our way out of York we leave the city behind and head out into the farmland, making our way towards Pocklington. After Pocklington, there is a climb up to Huggate (200 meters), through the pretty Millington Dale. From here on in, you’ll be in the Yorkshire Wolds, threading through Driffield/ Highfield Farm –  Yorkshire Wolds 58 km 6 pretty little valleys and across the wide rolling expanses of the Wolds. This section of www.highfieldfarm.co.uk the route is an undulating, easy paced 15 miles to Hutton Cranswick, near Driffield where we stay for the night. With under 24 miles to go tomorrow, it may be the night to have one more local ale or an extra glass of wine to celebrate your cycling achievement so far.

A relaxed start today on your final day of the trip. Just 24 miles to go on a lovely  Burton Agnes Hall meandering route through the pretty villages of this part of East Yorkshire. At the mid-  Woodgate Roman Road 39 km 7 point of the cycling why not stop at Burton Agnes for a short break at which point you’ll be able to see the impressive Burton Agnes Hall and Manor House. Burton Agnes is  Flamborough Head

also famous for its annual Scarecrow Festival, so make sure you wear your best cycling clothes to avoid any confusion! From here, the route rises up a little onto the Woodgate Roman Road, with its impressive views of the North Sea. The ride then descends through Bridlington’s Old Town for a final spin along the promenade. With its views of Flamborough Head, famous for its stunning white cliffs further to the east this is a fitting end to your Way of the Roses cycling journey with Skedaddle. Handshakes and slaps on the back accepted and photos dutifully taken its time for a well deserved lunch and ice cream.

Our representative will then meet you and transfer you back to Driffield to collect your car or Hull Ferry terminal if you are travelling home by ferry.

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £695.00 Double room Per person in Single room From £250.00 supplement

Number of nights’ accommodation: 6 nights Accommodation Type: Guest House / Hotel / B&B Accommodation category: 3/ 4 star Included in the price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Bike Hire: 6 days Detailed Skedaddle route notes.

E -bike hire: £180 Bike hire: £130 Optional Supplements: All our hire bikes come with helmets provided, panniers, water cage and water bottle, locks and a small tool kit for mending punctures etc and there is no additional charge for these

Fitness and Tour Grading How fit would clients need to For the leisure cyclist with a good level of physical fitness. May include some steeper, cheeky climbs and possibly sections be for this itinerary? of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc). Distances generally between 20-45 miles / 32-72 kms per day. How demanding is the route? The route is most challenging from Grassington to Ripon on day 4, going through the Yorkshire Dales, where there are a few challenging hills. This is also one of the most scenic and rural parts of the tour. Who is best suited for this itinerary? This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route.

What bikes are there available for hire? Hybrid and E-Bikes (road, hybrid, electric etc)

Additional Details You will need to wear a helmet while cycling and we would recommend bringing your own. We can help if you need to hire or buy one on arrival. Bring clothes suitable for cycling in – specific cycling kit if you have it or simply normal clothes comfortable enough for exercising. It’s also a good idea to bring bottles for drinking water, sunglasses, cycling gloves, a light but waterproof rain jacket and a fleece / sweater for mornings and evenings. A basic packing list will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. Please feel free to contact us if you would like any further information.

York & the Wolds Cycleway (Saddle Skedaddle)

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Contact Name Paul Snedker Itinerary Title York & the Wolds Cycleway (7 days)

Business Name Saddle Skedaddle Limited This 7 day leisure cycling holiday travels west from Beverley to Pocklington and then through the Vale of York to the historic The Cycle Hub walled city of York, and east to Driffield before ending in the Quayside Business Address coastal town of Bridlington on the coast. Newcastle Upon Tyne The Yorkshire Wolds with its rolling chalk hills is just breath- NE6 1BU taking with open roads leading to ancient market towns. The Contact Telephone Wolds also boasts plenty of characterful inns, fine churches and +44 (0) 191 265 1110 magnificent country houses. Number

Email Address [email protected] It takes in grand country houses, nature reserves, historic priories, and some of the region’s most fascinating landmarks and landscapes. Home to thousands of seabirds, Bempton's white chalk cliffs are the Wolds rising impressively out of the North Sea. Bridlington's beach backed promenades are open for cycling and the halls and gardens of Burton Agnes Hall, a fine Website www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk Elizabethan manor house, offer a great stop off point to relax and explore a touch of history and culture.

The programme is based on arrival and departure into Hull and can be adjusted for airport arrivals on request.

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This morning you will arrive into Hull. If you are in your car you can drive the 20 miles to Beverley, or alternatively our transfer driver will meet you and transfer you. You are then free to spend the day exploring the market town of Beverley with its small cobbled Beverley/ Trinity Guest House  Beverly Gothic Minster 1 streets and its beautiful Gothic Minster, arguably more impressive than the one in York! – www.trinityguesthouse.com There are numerous places to eat in the town in the evening.

After a traditional Yorkshire breakfast our representative will meet you and talk you through the route over the days to come. If you are hiring a bike they will set you up ready for your ride.  Market Weighton Pocklington/ Feathers Hotel – After leaving Beverley we get our first taste of the rolling countryside of the Wolds. We  Market Town of 2 43 km www.thefeatherspocklington.co pass through Market Weighton before reaching our evenings destination at Pocklington, Pocklington .uk one of the many picturesque market towns you’ll cycle through. You can explore the  The Wolds town before enjoying an evening meal at one of the local restaurants.

Today you leave Pocklington cycling the Sustrans Way of the Roses Route 66 as it winds its way through Stamford Bridge and Dunnington and the Vale of York before finishing in the historic walled city of York with its impressive 13th-century Gothic  Vale of York cathedral dominating the city. The cathedral was begun in 1220 and took 250 years to  City of York York/ Ascot House – build and is now widely considered to be one of Europe’s finest medieval buildings. The 31 km 3 www.ascothouseyork.com city of York is like stepping back into the middle ages, the overhanging timber-framed  York Cathedral houses and traditional shopfronts of The Shambles makes it one of the UK’s most  The Shambles historic (and picturesque) streets.

After a hearty breakfast and maybe a little more sightseeing, you leave York behind you and re-trace your route back to your accommodation in Pocklington. You’ll be surprised Pocklington/ Feathers Hotel – 4 how different the views are going the other way as you leave the hustle and bustle of a  Yorkshire Wolds 31 km www.thefeatherspocklington.co major city and enter the tranquillity of the Yorkshire Wolds! .uk

After Pocklington, there is a climb up to Huggate (200 meters), through the pretty Millington Dale. From here on in, you’ll be in the Yorkshire Wolds, threading through  Millington Dale Driffield/ Highfield Farm – pretty little valleys and across the wide rolling expanses of the Wolds. This section of 39 km 5  Easy countryside www.highfieldfarm.co.uk the route is an undulating, easy paced days cycling to your accommodation in Driffield. cycling

Today’s route continues to wind its way through the Yorkshire Wolds passing through Nafferton and Burton Agnes. Why not take a breather and visit Burton Agnes Hall, an Elizabethan manor house built between 1598 and 1610 by Sir Henry Griffith and which  Burton Agnes Hall Hunmanby/ Wrangham House 6 32 km has remained in the same family for more than four hundred years. Enjoy freshly  Hunmanby – www.wranghamhouse.com prepared home cooked sandwiches, light bites and hot meals in their Courtyard Cafe. You continue on passing through Rudston and Burton Fleming before finishing in the

village of Hunmanby. From the 1800’s until 1960, brick making was one of the local industries at Hunmanby and many of the buildings are made from these ‘home-produced’ bricks. Quite a number of buildings date back to the 17th Century and perhaps the oldest building which still exists (apart from the Parish Church) is the Manor House, once well known as Low Hall Manor, on Sheepdyke Lane. The early Norman Church of All Saints stands on the main village street and houses some Saxon carvings from around 900 A.D.

Although only a short leisurely days cycling, there are just so many things to do today! Watching the thousands of seabirds on the cliffs at Bempton and then Flamborough Head, the hall and gardens at Sewerby hall before you reach the bustling seaside town of Bridlington famous for its fish and chips and the sea front promenade. Our representative will meet you in Bridlington and transfer you back to Beverley. Back  Burton Agnes Hall in Beverley you can collect your car for your onward journey, or drive back to the ferry  Woodgate Roman Road 23 km 7 port for your ferry home. Alternatively we can transfer you back to the ferry for your evening ferry home.  Flamborough Head

Our representative will then meet you and transfer you back to Driffield to collect your car or Hull Ferry terminal if you are travelling home by ferry.

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £565.00 Double room Per person in Single room From £240.00 supplement

E -bike hire: £180 Bike hire: £110 Optional Supplements: All our hire bikes come with helmets provided, panniers, water cage and water bottle, locks and a small tool kit for mending punctures etc and there is no additional charge for these

Fitness and Tour Grading How fit would clients need to For those looking for an easy-going route, mainly on the flat with some undulations and the odd cheeky challenge. be for this itinerary? Distances generally between 15-30 miles / 24-48 kms per day. How demanding is the route? The route is rather gentle on not demanding.

Who is best suited for this itinerary? This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route.

What bikes are there available for hire? Hybrid and E-Bikes (road, hybrid, electric etc)

Yorkshire Wolds Cycleway (Saddle Skedaddle)

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Contact Name Paul Snedker Itinerary Title Yorkshire Wolds Cycleway (6 days)

Business Name Saddle Skedaddle Limited The Yorkshire Wolds with its rolling chalk hills is just breathtaking with open roads leading to ancient market towns. The The Cycle Hub Wolds also boasts plenty of characterful inns, fine churches and Quayside magnificent country houses. Business Address Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1BU It takes in grand country houses, nature reserves, historic priories, and some of the region’s most fascinating landmarks Contact Telephone and landscapes. Home to thousands of seabirds, Bempton's +44 (0) 191 265 1110 Number white chalk cliffs are the Wolds rising impressively out of the North Sea. Bridlington's beach backed promenades are open for Email Address [email protected] cycling and the halls and gardens of Burton Agnes Hall, a fine Elizabethan manor house, offer a great stop off point to relax and explore a touch of history and culture. Website www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk The programme is based on arrival and departure into Hull and can be adjusted for airport arrivals on request.

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Today’s ride is slightly more undulating and takes us over the highest point of the whole holiday at Bishop Wilton Wold. The famous British artist David Hockney painted the  Bishop Wilton Wold view from the summit. We cycle through the picturesque village of Thixendale, with its local pub the Cross Kets  Howardian Hill (designated area of one of many small country pubs that we pass today, before skirting the Howardian Hills, Malton/ The Old Lodge – 53 km 3 a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, and arriving into Kirkham with its outstanding beauty) www.theoldlodgemalton.co.uk impressive ruins of the Augustinian priory established in the 1120’s.  Kirkham Augustinian We finish today by diverting off the route slightly to arrive into the market town of Malton Priory our destination for this evening.

A hearty breakfast will help you during the first section of the day which has some cheeky little inclines. The route today takes us via Sledmere, a Georgian country house set amongst gardens designed by the famous gardener Capability Brown. Certainly  Sledmere Country Hunmanby/ Wrangham House worth exploring and there is a lovely cafe on site for tasty refreshments. House & Gardens 53 km 4 – www.wranghamhouse.com This afternoon undulates through more small villages before we arrive at Hunmanby just  Hunmanby short of the coast and the location of our evenings accommodation.

There are just so many things to do today! Watching the thousands of seabirds on the cliffs at Bempton and then Flamborough Head, the hall and gardens at Sewerby hall before you reach the bustling seaside town  Cliffs of Bempton of Bridlington famous for its fish and chips and the sea front promenade. Driffield/ Highfield Farm –  Flamborough Head 53 km 5 Finally you have the stunning Elizabethan manor house at Burton Agnes to explore in www.highfieldfarm.co.uk the afternoon before the day finishes in the market town of Driffield. Oh yes, all joined  Burton Agnes Hall together up by some lovely cycling. Wow, what a day!

Today the final days cycling is the relatively short and flat ride to Beverley. You’ll have some time to explore Driffield before your leisurely ride back through small pretty villages to the start of your journey at Beverley. Back in Beverley you can collect your car for your onward journey, or drive back to the ferry port 6 for your ferry home.  Driffield 34 km Alternatively we can transfer you back to the ferry for your evening ferry home. Although thought of as a quiet part of Yorkshire the rolling hills, coastline, pretty villages and stunning halls and gardens will leave a lasting impression that will likely draw you back another day.

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £425.00 Double room Per person in Single room From £200.00 supplement

Number of nights’ accommodation: 5 nights Accommodation Type: Guest House / Hotel / B&B Accommodation category: 3/ 4 star Included in the price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Bike Hire: 6 days Detailed Skedaddle route notes.

E -bike hire: £165 Bike hire: £100 Optional Supplements: All our hire bikes come with helmets provided, panniers, water cage and water bottle, locks and a small tool kit for mending punctures etc and there is no additional charge for these

Who is best suited for this itinerary? This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route.

What bikes are there available for hire? Hybrid and E-Bikes (road, hybrid, electric etc)

York & the Wolds Cycleway 6 days (Saddle Skedaddle)

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Contact Name Paul Snedker Itinerary Title York & the Wolds Cycleway (6 days)

Business Name Saddle Skedaddle Limited This shorter leisure cycling holiday starts in the great City of The Cycle Hub York with some time exploring its ancient wall and cobbled Quayside streets. The cycle days are pleasantly short allowing for Business Address Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1BU sightseeing along the route. From land to see it includes the rolling chalk hills for the Yorkshire Wolds and a visit to the Contact Telephone coastal town of Bridlington. Ride through ancient market towns, +44 (0) 191 265 1110 Number stop off in characterful inns and explore fine churches and magnificent country houses. Email Address [email protected]

Website www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk

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If guests arrive into Manchester Airport, it is just a short train journey to the beautiful city of York. Your arrival destination today is the historic walled city of York with its impressive 13th-  Vale of York century Gothic cathedral that dominates the city. The cathedral was begun in 1220 and  City of York York/ Ascot House – took 250 years to build and is now widely considered to be one of Europe’s finest 1 www.ascothouseyork.com medieval buildings. The city of York is like stepping back into the middle ages, the  York Cathedral overhanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts of The Shambles makes The Shambles it one of the UK’s most historic (and picturesque) streets.

York to Pocklington

After a hearty breakfast and maybe a little more sightseeing, you leave the hustle and  Market Weighton bustle of York behind and head for the tranquility of the Yorkshire Wolds, cycling the Pocklington/ Feathers Hotel –  Market Town of Sustrans Way of the Roses Route 66 as it winds its way through the Vale of York, 31 km www.thefeatherspocklington.co 2 Pocklington Dunnington and Stamford Bridge to Pocklington and your accommodation for the .uk evening.  The Wolds

Pocklington to Driffield After Pocklington, there is a gentle climb up to Huggate (200 meters), through the pretty  Millington Dale Millington Dale. From here on in, you’ll be in the Yorkshire Wolds, threading through Driffield/ Highfield Farm – 39 km 3 pretty little valleys and across the wide rolling expanses of the Wolds. This section of  Easy countryside www.highfieldfarm.co.uk the route is an undulating, easy paced days cycling to your accommodation in Driffield. cycling

Driffield to Hunmanby Todays route continues to wind its way through the Yorkshire Wolds passing through Nafferton and Burton Agnes. Why not take a breather and visit Burton Agnes Hall, an Elizabethan manor house built between 1598 and 1610 by Sir Henry Griffith and which has remained in the same family for more than four hundred years. Enjoy freshly prepared home cooked sandwiches, light bites and hot meals in their Courtyard Cafe.  Burton Agnes Hall Hunmanby/ Wrangham House 4 You continue on passing through Rudston and Burton Fleming before finishing in the 32 km  Hunmanby – www.wranghamhouse.com village of Hunmanby.

From the 1800's until 1960, brick making was one of the local industries at Hunmanby and many of the buildings are made from these 'home-produced' bricks. Quite a number of buildings date back to the 17th Century and perhaps the oldest building which still exists (apart from the Parish Church) is the Manor House, once well known

as Low Hall Manor, on Sheepdyke Lane. The early Norman Church of All Saints stands on the main village street and houses some Saxon carvings from around 900 A.D.

Hunmanby to Bridlington Although only a short leisurely days cycling, there are just so many things to do today! Watching the thousands of seabirds on the cliffs at Bempton and then  Cliffs of Bempton Flamborough Head, the hall and gardens at Sewerby hall before you reach the bustling  Flamborough Head York/ Ascot House – 5 23 km seaside town of Bridlington famous for its fish and chips and the sea front promenade.  Sewerby Hall & www.ascothouseyork.com Gardens Our representative will meet you in Bridlington and transfer you back to York.

6 Departure day or the holiday can be extended by another night in York or Manchester.

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £460.00 Double room Per person in Single room From £200.00 supplement

E -bike hire: £160 Bike hire: £90 Optional Supplements: All our hire bikes come with helmets provided, panniers, water cage and water bottle, locks and a small tool kit for mending punctures etc and there is no additional charge for these

Who is best suited for this itinerary? This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route.

What bikes are there available for hire? Hybrid and E-Bikes (road, hybrid, electric etc)

Way of the Roses Cycle Path/ starting in York (Saddle Skedaddle)

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Contact Name Paul Snedker Itinerary Title Way of the Roses Cyclepath (8 days from York)

Business Name Saddle Skedaddle Limited The Way of the Roses is a lovely coast to coast 6 day cycle route, with this version starting in the City of York, easily The Cycle Hub reached from Manchester Airport. Quayside It takes in Morecambe on the north west coast of the UK to Business Address Newcastle Upon Tyne Bridlington in the east, taking in some of the most stunning and NE6 1BU breath-taking scenery along the way.

It is a challenging route consisting of a variety of terrain Contact Telephone +44 (0) 191 265 1110 including traffic-free paths, on-road cycle lanes, country lanes Number and quieter roads. It has some of the finest views that Yorkshire and Lancashire have to offer, taking in the Lune Valley, [email protected] Email Address Yorkshire Dales, glorious Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Wolds. Passing through tiny villages to larger towns such as Settle and Pateley Bridge and Ripon. Website www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk There are plenty of facilities along the route such as traditional pubs, quaint shops, cafes, and cash points in the larger places.

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Based on flight arrival into Manchester, it is an easy train journey to the City of York. Your arrival destination today is the historic walled city of York with its impressive 13th-  The Shambles century Gothic cathedral that dominates the city. The cathedral was begun in 1220 and  City of York York/ 1 took 250 years to build and is now widely considered to be one of Europe’s finest  York Cathedral Ascot House – medieval buildings. The city of York is like stepping back into the middle ages, the www.ascothouseyork.com overhanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts of The Shambles makes it one of the UK’s most historic (and picturesque) streets.

After an early breakfast you will be met by our representative in York and make our way to Morecambe (approx 3 hours) to the start of the Way of the Roses. We soon leave the sweep of Morecambe seafront and its promenade and begin our way eastwards on traffic-free cycleways.

As you would expect, the first few miles are quite flat as we make our way to the vibrant city of Lancaster, a place with a rich industrial and cultural history. Following the valley of the River Lune we soon leave Lancaster via the Crook O’Lune viewpoint and head  Eric Morecambe’s towards the Dales. We’ll now be following quiet country lanes as we traverse the Forest statue on Morecambe Settle/ Oast Guesthouse – waterfront 56 km 2 of Bowland. The cycling gets a bit more challenging now as we start to tackle the hills of www.oastguesthouse.co.uk the Dales, with stunning views of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside, the  Yorkshire Dales famous Yorkshire Three Peaks.  Steam Railway in Settle

The day’s first big challenge is at Far End, where we tackle the climb onto Swarth Moor, the highest point of the day at around 265 metres. From here you are rewarded with a downhill descent alongside the River Ribble to Settle, your final destination for today. Home of the famous Settle - Carlisle Steam Railway, Settle is a bustling market town boasting a wealth of interesting shops, welcoming cafes and historic buildings and a great place to spend your second evening.

destination for the evening destination, the picture postcard perfect village of Grassington.

Today is the toughest but most rewarding day of the holiday, simply put, amazing views that come as a result of a climb in the morning and a climb in the afternoon and then the hills of the Yorkshire Dales are behind us. Initially we rejoin the undulating route onto Burnsall, then follows the River Wharfe before tackling the second big climb of the tour. We cycle up onto the Nidderdale Moorland area of outstanding natural beauty, passing the famous Stump Cross Caverns and on to the highest point of the entire route  Nidderdale Moorland at Greenhow (402 metres) on Bewerley Moor. Pateley Bridge and a well deserved lunch  Brewerly Moor stop is just a couple of miles away and you’ll arrive there courtesy of a steep downhill Ripon/ Box Tree Cottages – 50 km 4 (take care!).  Brimham Rocks www.boxtreecottages.com After a well deserved lunch you’ll head up again this time to the famous Brimham  World Heritage Site Rocks, known for their weird and wonderful Fountains Abbey formations that are scattered over a wide area, and are apparently associated with the druids, Mother Shipton and even the Devil! After Brimham the gradients ease. On the way we’ll pass the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and then down to our final finishing point for the day in Ripon. Wow, what a day! You deserve a hearty meal and a local glass of Ale.

A relaxed start today on your final day of the trip. Just 24 miles to go on a lovely  Burton Agnes Hall 7 39 km meandering route through the pretty villages of this part of East Yorkshire. At the mid-  Woodgate Roman Road

point of the cycling why not stop at Burton Agnes for a short break at which point you’ll  Flamborough Head be able to see the impressive Burton Agnes Hall and Manor House. Burton Agnes is also famous for its annual Scarecrow Festival, so make sure you wear your best cycling clothes to avoid any confusion! From here, the route rises up a little onto the Woodgate Roman Road, with its impressive views of the North Sea.

The ride then descends through Bridlington’s Old Town for a final spin along the promenade. With its views of Flamborough Head, famous for its stunning white cliffs further to the east this is a fitting end to your Way of the Roses cycling journey with Skedaddle. Handshakes and slaps on the back accepted and photos dutifully taken its time for a well deserved lunch and ice cream.

Our representative will then meet you and transfer you back to York and your overnight accommodation.

Departure day with an easy train journey from York to Manchester. Alternatively the

8 journey to Manchester can be undertaken on day 7 with the last night in this great city.

Trade Price Per person sharing Twin/ From £775.00 Double room Per person in Single room From £250.00 supplement

Number of nights’ accommodation: 7 nights Accommodation Type: Guest House / Hotel / B&B Accommodation category: 3/ 4 star Included in the price: Luggage Transfer: Yes Bike Hire: 6 days Detailed Skedaddle route notes.

How demanding is the route? The route is most challenging from Grassington to Ripon on day 4, going through the Yorkshire Dales, where there are a few challenging hills. This is also one of the most scenic and rural parts of the tour. Who is best suited for this itinerary? This itinerary is best suited for those wishing to take it easy and explore the area along this route.

What bikes are there available for hire? Hybrid and E-Bikes (road, hybrid, electric etc)