b'ClassicA picturesque discovery tour featuring scenic heritage railways, idyllic harbour towns, Dartmoor National Park, and6 DAYS fromother areas of natural beauty of north Devon and Somerset. 795 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2. Arrival in Barnstaple & uncovering breathtaking Dartmoor Woody Bay Lynton MineheadMaking your way to Barnstaple independently, meet the Tour Manager at ourBarnstaple 5 Bishops Lydeardhotel on the banks of the River Taw. After checking in, theres time to exploreKillingtonnorth Devons largest town before dinner. Famed for its historic markets,RHS Garden Lane Sheppyshistoric Barnstaple remains a shoppers haven with its independent stores.Rosemoor Exeter Cider FarmAfter breakfast on Day 2, we spend the day exploring west Devon. After aOkehamptonjourney through the Devon countryside to Exeter, we take the Dartmoor LineMoretonhampsteadto Okehampton, a route that was reinstated in 2021. There, an expert joinsDartmoor National Parkus as we drive to Tavistockthe only Devon town to hold UNESCO World Heritage statuswhere you are free to look around. We rejoin our coach and enter Dartmoor, a beautiful windswept moorland, peppered with Bronze Age settlements and mystical stone circles. From the picturesque market town of Moretonhampstead, we return to our hotel for dinner. WHATS INCLUDED:Days 3-4. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway & RHS Garden Rosemoor5 nights 4-Star hotel On Day 3 we drive to Woody Bay, stopping enroute at the Valley of the Rocks,accommodation for picture-perfect views of the dramatic coastline. At Woody Bay, surrounded Standard Class rail travel by Exmoor National Park, we board the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. In All rail and coach travel throughout authentic 1890s carriages, we set out into the wild moorland towards the coast on a two-mile round trip. Next, we visit the coastal town of Lynton, withyour tourtime at leisure over lunch. One option here is to ride the Lynton & LynmouthExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Cliff Railway, a steep funicular that joins the two towns, for great views. Thisfrom start to finishafternoon, we explore the RHS Garden Rosemoor. After a guided tour, youBreakfast each day, 4 dinners are free to enjoy displays including an elegant rose garden, a hot garden, and cottage garden. A free day on Day 4 is a chance to explore at your ownAll guided tours and excursionspace. A market town since Saxon times, Barnstaples historic Pannier Market offers fresh local produce, crafts and flowers. The small, attractive shops of Butchers Row contain tempting cafs and bakeries. Further afield, Bideford is a pretty town with great pubs, friendly locals and scenic river views, which can be reached by busas can the attractive harbour town of Ilfracombe. Dining independently this evening, Barnstaple has some popular restaurants and pubs, offering varied cuisine, from traditional British food to Indian and Asian. Day 5. West Somerset Railway & Sheppys Farm cider-tastingWe continue further along the coast after breakfast on Day 5, travelling by coach to Minehead, huddled at the edge of Exmoor. With time at leisure here,Tour Code: NSS | per person based onyou could explore the traditional seaside town in the centre or the fishermens2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers cottages near North Hill. This afternoon, we board the West Somerset Railwayfrom 230.for a heritage journey through beautiful countryside. Passing delightful stations like Blue Anchor and Watchet, the train makes its way along the edge2025 Departures: of the Quantock Hills to the picturesque village of Bishops Lydeard. APR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEPFrom here, a coach transfer takes us to Sheppys Cider Farm, where the Sheppy family has been making award-winning cider for more than 200 years. After discovering how apples are used to produce this popular beverage,Mobilitythere is a chance to taste classic Somerset cider, made from a traditionalRating 1 2 3 4recipe passed down through six generations of the family. Returning to our hotel later this afternoon, theres time to unwind before our final dinner. Day 6. Homeward bound Secure your place nowYour holiday in north Devon ends after breakfast this morning. Once youvewith a 175pp depositchecked out, you are free to make your way home. Alternatively, you might decide to continue touring this scenic region of England on your own. Search greatrail.com/NSS25ENGLAND 41'