Scenic Car Tours - Yorkshire & The Pennines
JEC invite you on an unforgettable 5 day driving escape through the majestic landscapes of Yorkshire and the Pennines. Designed exclusively for JEC members, this curated tour combines the thrill of motoring with the elegance of country living. Stay in the exquisite Headlam Hall Hotel & Rural Retreat, a 4Plus property nestled in serene countryside, offering a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.
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>Enjoy four nights of private JEC dining each evening, paired with two full-day scenic drives (Day 2 and Day 4) along meticulously planned tulip routes. GPX navigation files are available for those who prefer using their smartphones over the traditional paper road books. These routes, all recently recced, showcase the very best drives in the region, including the legendary Buttertubs Pass, a visit to the highest inn in England, and an unmissable stop in Wensleydale for some well-earned cheese tasting.
The Yorkshire Dales is a place of breathtaking contrasts – deep, green valleys (or ‘dales’) framed by ancient drystone walls, a patchwork of hay meadows and field barns, and heather-clad moorland rising above. Here, you’ll find distinctive peaks such as the much-loved Yorkshire Three Peaks, and marvel at feats of engineering like the Settle to Carlisle railway, which winds through the National Park via tunnels and across the dramatic Ribblehead Viaduct.
For those with a taste for local flavours, Wensleydale cheese is a must-try, and the nearby Theakston’s Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery both offer guided tours and tastings – perfect opportunities to sample Yorkshire’s celebrated ales.
Driving in the Dales is pure joy for enthusiasts. Whether it’s the sweeping panoramas unfolding before you or the rare feeling of solitude as you glide along a quiet stretch of road, each mile offers its own magic.
The Pennines, often called the ‘backbone of England,’ add another layer to the adventure. This is a landscape of wild heather moors, tumbling rivers, flower-filled meadows, and historic mining villages. In Haworth, the Brontë sisters’ home village, you’ll wander narrow, cobblestone streets lined with tall, honey-coloured stone buildings clinging to the steep valley side above the River Worth – a place where literary history and timeless charm meet.
