This summer, let curiosity and a sense of adventure drive you to discover the best-kept secrets across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a Rabbie’s small-group tour (www.rabbies.com).
The UK is rich in popular tourist spots and famous city landmarks. But there are also hidden gems aplenty. Spend this summer exploring Route 66 in Scotland or England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater, before marvelling at the ancient standing stones of Castlerigg or the Scottish castle with a history as dramatic as its cliff-perched ruins. Small-group tour specialist, Rabbie’s, takes its guests off the beaten track to explore the best that the UK has to offer.
Three-Day The North Coast 500 Tour
The North Coast 500 is a winding, rollercoaster of a road, racing past ruined castles, picturesque beaches, stunning cliffs and charming, remote villages. Departing from Inverness, this epic drive passes over towering mountains and by stunning lochs to arrive at the scenic port town of Ullapool.
Journeying north, the scenery grows rocky, mountainous, and more beautiful, but wonders await. Venture into the deep Smoo Cave and walk the wrecks of Ardvreck Castle before concluding the day in Thurso, the most northerly town on the British mainland.
Reach the northernmost point of mainland Great Britain before travelling to Girnigoe Castle – a mighty ruin with a dramatic history, precariously perched on the edge of a cliff.
Prices for the Three-Day The North Coast 500 Tour start from £249 per person based on 24th July departure.
Three-Day Lake District Explorer
The Lake District boasts the 10 tallest mountains in England, 1,779 listed buildings and a staggering 16,510 archaeological sites Departing from Manchester, guests will drive high to Kirkstone Pass for some amazing views, before driving down to the shores of Ullswater and taking a short forest walk to see the scenic Aira Force waterfall.
Witness the spectacular sight of the mysterious, 5,000 year-old Castlerigg standing stones, which used to be home to ancient pagan rituals. before diving into poetic heritage, Grasmere which William Wordsworth described as ‘the loveliest spot that man hath found’. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Windermere, admire the prehistoric rock art at Langdale Boulders and visit Moss Force Waterfall.
Round off the tour with a stop at the enormous, 2,000 tonne, 9 metre high and 15-metre-wide Bowder Stone, which fell from the Bowder Crag more than 10,000 years ago.
Prices for the Three-Day Lake District Explorer start from £239 per person based on 27th July departure.
Rabbie’s UK and Ireland tours depart from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, London, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast and Dublin.
For more information about Rabbie’s and to book, visit www.rabbies.com.