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Booking is essential for these trips (unless stated otherwise)

To make a booking or for further information, ring 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 4 July

Sixth Anniversary of the re-opening of the Wensleydale Railway
Diesel loco-hauled trains and free entry to a draw for railway prizes: gift voucher for Driver Experience Day (on DMU) and gift voucher for two complimentary tickets for summer steam train
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Sunday 26 July

Charity walk across Ribblehead Viaduct
Join an unusual event, in support of the Settle-Carlisle Railway Trust.  £30 includes WR steam train, coach travel and £15 fee to walk across the viaduct. To meet the safety conditions, children under the age of 14 years and people with impaired mobility will be unable to undertake the walk.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Wednesday 29 July

Bolton Castle Exclusive !
£30 includes WR steam train, half-hour guided walk on field paths from Redmire to Bolton Castle, entry to castle and self-guided tour, talk by owner and ploughman’s lunch in mediaeval hall
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 1 August:
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Yorkshire Day)

Yorkshire Pudding Walk No 1
Alight from the steam train at Leyburn for Yorkshire Pudding Walk No 1 (6 miles) to Redmire (pre-booked pub lunch).  £16 inclusive
Click here for general information about our Guided Walks
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Sunday 2 August

Yorkshire Pudding Walk No 2
Alight from the steam train at Leyburn for Yorkshire Pudding Walk No 2 (5 miles) to Middleham (pre-booked pub lunch).  £16 inclusive
Click here for general information about our Guided Walks
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Thursday 20 August

Special excursion “in Turner’s Footsteps”
Visit sites in Wensleydale and Swaledale where the artist JMW Turner sketched whilst visiting the area in 1816. £16
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Friday 21 August

“Two railways” excursion to Carlisle
Our most ambitious excursion yet!  £30 includes WR steam train to Redmire, coach to Garsdale (see restored waiting rooms and statue of loyal dog, Ruswarp), journey to Carlisle on the Settle-Carlisle railway and return. 3+ hours in Carlisle
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Sunday 13 September

Excursion to Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival
Fantastic outdoor musical event. Bring suitable warm clothing - and a cushion !  £16 includes train, coach between Redmire and Hardraw and admission to Contest
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Sunday 20 September

Excursion to Hawes for Dales Harvest event and Classic Bus Rally
£12.50 includes train and connecting coach between Redmire and Hawes
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Thursday 24 September

Excursion to Hawes for display of sheepdog training
£16 includes train, connecting coach between Redmire and Hawes and admission to field (approx one hour display)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 26 September

Brian Redhead Memorial Train (diesel loco-hauled)
Special welcome for journalists and media personnel. No need to book unless reserving for groups of 11 or more

Friday 9 October

Herriot Country Excursion
Train to Redmire, then by coach to visit locations in Wensleydale and Swaledale associated with TV vet James Herriot.  £25 including travel and lunch en route.  Gift tokens available for this early autumn tour.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 7 November

“The Fireworks Special” evening train
from Redmire, Leyburn and Finghall for spectacular bonfire and fireworks event (admission by bucket collection).  Mulled wine, tea and coffee sold on the train. A fun family excursion!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 21 November

Autumnal walk and festive lunch
Alight at Redmire for an autumnal walk (5 miles) via Bolton Castle and through Freeholders Wood to Aysgarth Falls for pre-booked hot festive lunch and bus back to Redmire. £17.50 inclusive
Click here for general information about our Guided Walks
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: PLEASE TELEPHONE 08454 50 54 74

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