Skipton, Cruise & Steam
SKIPTON, CRUISE & STEAM
NEW TOUR 2026
Enjoy a stay on the waterside on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, just outside the charming market town of Skipton, referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales’. From here we’ll discover Brontë Country as we visit Haworth and enjoy a journey on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and a canal cruise.
HOTEL
The Skipton Hotel, Skipton ***
The Skipton Hotel enjoys a delightful waterfront location on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal just out of the centre of Skipton, the ‘Gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales’.
• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Flat screen satellite television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Canalside Restaurant • Bar • Fully equipped gym • Indoor swimming pool • Lift
skiptonhotel.co.uk
Excursion 1
BRONTË COUNTRY, HAWORTH & 'EMMERDALE'
Excursion to Brontë Country where we visit charming Haworth with its historic cobbled main street and village shops. Here you can visit the home of the famous Brontë sisters (cost not included) or the fabulous old railway station. We then make our way to Esholt which is the original village of the soap Emmerdale.
Excursion 2
CANAL CRUISE & EMBSAY & BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal with guided commentary. From here we then visit the lovingly restored Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway for a return journey on one of a number of vintage carriages from different eras with stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Executive coach travel
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4 nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast accommodation in Skipton
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Excursion to beautiful Brontë Country
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Explore charming Haworth
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Visit Esholt, the original village of the TV soap Emmerdale
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Leisurely cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
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Return journey on the lovingly restored Embsay & Bolton Abbbey Steam Railway
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Free time at leisure in the historic market town of Skipton on market day
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DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
24th May 4 nights £589
6th Sep 4 nights £614
SRS £164
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cardiff Gate Services | Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA |
| Dyffryn Depot | Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ |
| Magor Services NP26 3YL | Magor Service Coach Park |
| Neath - Railway | Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY |
| Newport RAILWAY STATION | Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX |
| Port Talbot Customs | Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW |
| Pyle Cross | Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG |
| Sarn SERVICES | Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY |
| Swansea St Marys Church | Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LP |
| From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
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| 24 May 2026 | £589.00 | | |  | |
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| 06 Sep 2026 | £614.00 | | | | |
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