31 days in Inverness & Northern England Itinerary

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Get out of town with these interesting Inverness side-trips: Aviemore (Cairngorm Mountain & Off-Road Tours), Kincraig (Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail & RZSS Highland Wildlife Park) and Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (in Glenmore). Next up on the itinerary: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, examine the collection at Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition, and contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Ness.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Inverness route planning app.

Fort Lauderdale, USA to Inverness is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in October, expect Inverness to be cooler, temps between 56°F and 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Liverpool.

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

Change things up with these side-trips from Liverpool: Chester (Chester Cathedral, Chester Zoo, &more) and Manchester (Manchester Cathedral & Science and Industry Museum). There's much more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, have some family-friendly fun at The Romans, examine the collection at Quirky Quarter, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Liverpool Cathedral.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Liverpool trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Inverness to Liverpool takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Inverness in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 49°F in Liverpool. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Go for a jaunt from York to Hunmanby to see Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery about 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at National Railway Museum, identify plant and animal life at York Bird of Prey Centre, examine the collection at The York Dungeon, and learn the secrets of beer at Brewtown Tours.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read York travel planning app.

You can drive from Liverpool to York in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in October, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Durham.

Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. Go for a jaunt from Durham to Stanhope to see Saint Thomas C of E Church about 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Durham Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Palace Green, take an in-depth tour of Oriental Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Durham University Botanic Garden.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Durham visit planner.

Getting from York to Durham by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Penrith.

Penrith is a market town and civil parish in the county of Cumbria, England. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Penrith: Cockermouth (Cockermouth History Wall, Percy House Gallery, &more), The Lakes Distillery (in Bassenthwaite) and Alpacaly Ever After (in Portinscale). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Derwentwater, delve into the distant past at Castlerigg Stone Circle, examine the collection at Derwent Pencil Museum, and admire the sheer force of Aira Force Waterfall.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Penrith journey planner.

Getting from Durham to Penrith by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Penrith can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Windermere.

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Windermere: Bowness-on-Windermere (The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more), The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop (in Grasmere) and Predator Experience (in Ayside). Next up on the itinerary: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, see the interesting displays at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, appreciate the extensive heritage of Orrest Head, and trek along Helm Crag.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Windermere tour builder.

You can drive from Penrith to Windermere in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Blackpool.

Over 12 million people visit Blackpool each year, making it Britain’s top holiday resort and one of its most visited cities overall, second only to London.

Go for a jaunt from Blackpool to Heysham to see St Peter's Church about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, examine the collection at Madame Tussauds Blackpool, appreciate the history behind Freckleton Air Disaster Memorial, and get to know the resident critters at Blackpool Zoo.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Blackpool day trip planner.

You can drive from Windermere to Blackpool in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October in Blackpool, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 47°F at night. On the 31st (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.