This tour includes the highest green lane in England that once served the regions lead mine industry; it is not uncommon for there to be snow on the tops early spring and late autumn. The North Pennines was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1988 for its moorland scenery, the product of centuries of farming and lead-mining.
This Relaxed and Scenic Tour circumnavigates large area of the North Pennines. Using a variety of unpaved and minor roads of this area of outstanding natural beauty
Starting on the West Coast, just south of Ravenglass we traverse some of the finest trails and tracks the North of England has to offer (sorry Northumberland) finishing on the East Coast of the North Sea. This Adventure Tour over 3 days is a Mini Overlanding Experience, a must do, blending green roads with minor ‘B’ and ‘C’ roads to accomplish the tour, with a Relaxed & Scenic theme of green roads, suitable for the majority of 4×4’s.
A relaxed day taking a journey from the past and present. This route follows amongst other tracks a very well preserved ancient Roman Road.
Exploring old trade routes across moors and dales of the historic North and West Ridings including Kirkby Malzeard, Nidderdale and Swaledale. Our journey begins near the historic market town of Ripon and concludes on Reeth’s village green.
Cost: £340:00 Double or Twin / £295:00 Single
The best of both worlds! A full day on the Saturday exploring the Yorkshire Moors before venturing into the Yorkshire Dales on the Sunday, after a relaxing evening at The Village Inn, Brompton near Northallerton. Includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast on the Saturday night.