b'ClassicA picturesque discovery tour featuring scenic heritage railways, idyllic harbour towns, Dartmoor National Park and6 DAYS from 799ppareas of natural beauty in north Devon and Somerset. 699 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Arrival in BarnstapleWoody 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 SheppysBarnstaple remains a shoppers haven with its independent stores. Rosemoor Exeter Cider FarmOkehamptonDay 2. Uncovering breathtaking Dartmoor MoretonhampsteadSpending the day exploring west Devon, we journey through the DevonDartmoor National Parkcountryside to Exeter and take the Dartmoor Line to Okehampton. Here, an expert joins us 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 picturesqueWHATS INCLUDED:market town of Moretonhampstead, we return to our hotel for dinner. 5 nights 4-Star hotel Day 3. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway and RHS Garden Rosemoor accommodation On a drive to Woody Bay, we stop enroute at the Valley of the Rocks for Standard Class rail travel picture-perfect views of the dramatic coastline. Here, we board the Lynton All rail and coach travel throughout & Barnstaple Railway in authentic 1890s carriages, and set out into the wild moorland towards the coast on a two-mile round trip. Theres time overyour tourlunch in the coastal town of Lynton. One option here is to ride the LyntonExpertise of a UK Tour Manager & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a steep funicular that joins the two towns. Thisfrom start to finishafternoon, we explore the RHS Garden Rosemoor on a guided tour beforeBreakfast each day, 4 dinners time to stroll among the rose garden, the hot garden and cottage garden. All guided tours and excursionsDay 4. Free day in BarnstapleA day at leisure is a chance to explore at your own pace. A market town since Saxon times, Barnstaples historic Pannier Market offers fresh local produce,Tour Code: NSS | per person based oncrafts and flowers. The small, attractive shops of Butchers Row contain2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers tempting cafs and bakeries. Further afield, Bideford is a pretty town withfrom 230.great pubs, friendly locals and scenic river views, which can be reached by busas can the attractive harbour town of Ilfracombe. Dining independently this2025 Departures: evening, Barnstaple has some popular restaurants and pubs, offering variedAPR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEPcuisine, from traditional British food to Indian and Asian. Day 5. West Somerset Railway & Sheppys Farm cider-tasting Everyday Traveller RatedWe continue further along the coast after breakfast, travelling by coach to Minehead, huddled at the edge of Exmoor. With time at leisure, you could1 2 3 4explore the traditional seaside town in the centre or the fishermens cottages near North Hill. This afternoon, we board the West Somerset Railway for a heritage journey. Passing delightful stations like Blue Anchor and Watchet, the train makes its way along the edge of the Quantock Hills to the village of Bishops Lydeard. From 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 beverage, there is a chance to taste classic Somerset cider, made from a traditional recipe passed down through six generations of the family. Returning to our hotel later this afternoon, theres time to unwind before our final dinner.Secure your place nowwith a 175pp depositDay 6. Homeward boundYour holiday in north Devon ends after breakfast this morning. Once youveFor more information on checked out, you are free to make your way home. Alternatively, you might decide to continue touring this scenic region of England on your own. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/NSSENGLAND 41'