A Dales Spectacular
12th - 16th July 2026
A Classic Car Tour Through Yorkshire’s Grandest Roads
An exceptional touring experience through the sweeping landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, based at the refined Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa. This elegant retreat near Skipton offers a luxurious base from which to explore some of Northern England’s most scenic and storied roads.
This is a journey designed for driving purists, history lovers, and those who savour the pleasures of the open road - where every mile reveals a new vista, a characterful pub, or a hidden gem in God’s Own Country.
Route highlights include the Ribblehead viaduct, cruise along winding dales roads to this iconic feat of Victorian engineering. The dramatic backdrop of the Three Peaks frames one of the most photogenic moments of the tour.
Buttertubs Pass – One of the UK’s most thrilling driving roads. This high moorland route between Hawes and Swaledale delivers tight twists, sweeping bends, and unforgettable views. Forest of Bowland – Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this quieter, less-travelled region offers serene, sinuous roads and rich wildlife, connecting beautifully to the Dales and adding variety to your driving adventure.
Throughout the tour, you’ll experience the unique character of the Yorkshire Dales — dry stone walls tracing rolling hills, sheep-dotted fells, and winding country roads that seem tailor-made for vintage driving.
Price
(price based on two people sharing a room)
A 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking
£1,449 per person (XK or E-type Members)
£1,499 per person (Non-Members)
What's Included
4 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
Dinner each evening
Coffee stops described
One lunch
Detailed roadbook and rally board
Accompanied by a tour manager
What's Not Included
All drinks, to accommodate individual preferences
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at the four star Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa for time to unwind and relax on their 1,400-acre estate. Before dinner that evening we will meet for a welcome drink and briefing on what is to come on the tour.
DAY 2 - Ribblehead & Buttertubs
A fabulous day of driving planned consisting of contrasting scenery as you pass dry stoned walls along the dales through to the wilds of the high passes. Our coffee stop overlooks the rolling countryside just outside Hawes. The route takes you via the Wensleysdale Creamery and onto a suggested lunch stop at Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest public house at the top of the Buttertubs Pass. A three course dinner is included at the hotel.
DAY 3 - Forest of Bowland
Today is one of our favourite road runs of the year, as we tour in to the Forest of Bowland, with its typical Yorkshire Dales scenery We have a coffee stop included which has links to royalty. Back at the hotel there is time to relax and stroll around the grounds or enjoy their award winning spa facilities. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
DAY 4 - The Swinton run
We have another spectacular drive today to the north east of the hotel. We have a light lunch planned at the incredible Swinton Park Estate. Enjoy the splendor of the grounds before carrying on the planned route back to the hotel for the final dinner of the tour.
DAY 5
At leisure to have breakfast and check out.