Thursday 21st April – Monday 25th April 2011

An early Spring four day tour in the North Yorks Moors, from the rolling hills and dales to the rugged Yorkshire coast, starting and finishing in historic York. Ruined abbeys, stately homes, and old fishing villages, with some off road and a few steep climbs. A 'two star' paced tour for low gears using youth hostels.

Thursday 21st

Own travel to York, staying at York YH.

Friday 22nd

Across the vale and into the dales and hills of Herriot country, staying at Osmotherley YH.

Saturday 23rd

From Roseberry Topping down the Esk to the coast at Whitby, where 199 steps separate Captain Cook from Dracula, staying at Whitby YH.

Sunday 24th

Off road to smugglers' and artists' haunts, then over the moors and through the forests to Helmsley YH.

Monday 5th

A chance to revisit Brideshead and the end of the ice age before returning by train from York.

Option to ride out and back to London.

The group booking has now been made – if you would like to join the tour you will need to make your own accomodation bookings, but please do contact us before doing so. More information from Paul Lohr (01438 717709).