Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Description
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, lush meadows, and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver-guides will ensure you see more than you could imagine in a single day as you explore this wild and beautiful landscape. With the renewed popularity of All Creatures Great & Small, the Dales have become inseparably linked with the series, perfect for exploring on this tour. Highlights: - Historic Landmarks: Discover Castle Bolton, a historic site steeped in rich history. - Spectacular Winding Passes: Experience breathtaking views as you navigate through scenic passes. - Traditional Dales Towns: Visit charming towns like Hawes, each offering a glimpse into traditional Dales life. - Iconic Views: Capture the stunning and quintessential vistas of the Yorkshire Dales. - Aysgarth Falls: Marvel at the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, a series of picturesque waterfalls.
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Itinerary
Meet your driver at the bus stop on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens and York Railway Station for 09:00 departure.
(Please Note: On the dates listed below there is no Public access to Castle Bolton and therefore the tour will not stop here. 6th June / 12th June / 27th June / 17th July / 26th July / 1st August / 22nd August / 11th, 12th & 13th September / 26th September 2026.)
Visit these famous waterfalls, which provide a stunning photo opportunity.
Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery, well known for its cheese which is a favourite of Wallace and Grommit.
Enjoy a drive around the stunning Dales along our carefully planned scenic route. There will be plenty of stops for photographs and your driver guide will provide a commentary about the area, its history and its heritage.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking is involved
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat.
- Please note on the dates listed Castle Bolton will be closed to the public and therefore will not be visited on your tour. (6th June, 12th June, 27th June, 17th July, 26th July, 1st August, 22nd August 11th September and 26th September 2026)
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
- Please note due to a prominent Bike race in the area on September 5th - the tour will follow a different route than we typically do. This will not affect your attractions or the length of your tour.
Reviews(317)
We went on this tour today. Our driver was very nice and knowleddgable about the area. I would have liked to make the stops a little longer so as to have a chance to walk around a little more. We also went on a trip to Castle Howard yesterday, and that also was wonderful but I would have liked a little more time there as well.
Thank you for your kind words of our Yorkshire Dales tour from York! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us on tour and we will take your feedback on board regarding time at each stop when we do our annual tour itinerary review. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
The scenery was stunning and I loved Bolton Castle. I felt we had enough time at each stop. The guide Lee was very knowledgable and made things peaceful.
Thank you Leah for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour. We are delighted to hear about your great time with our driver guide Lee, exploring the landscapes and history at Castle Bolton. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Great day. Everything was perfect. Trevor was a great guide. Recommend!
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on tour with Trevor, adventuring through the hills, history and beautiful Yorkshire landscapes. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Had a fantastic day out with John. Lovely small tour group which made it more intimate and that you don’t feel lost. John was very informative and helpful with everything. The dales are just lovely to experience.
Thank you Kayla for your 5 star review and kind words regarding your time in the Yorkshire Dales with John. We are delighted to hear that his knowledge and the group size contributed to a great day for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Excellent tour with Barry today, very knowledgeable guide and safe driver. Very informative, friendly and professional we will certainly book another mountain goat tour, thankyou!!
Thank you for your kind words regarding your time in the Yorkshire Dales with Barry. We are delighted to hear that his knowledge, professionalism and friendly demeanour contributed to a great day for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Disappointing experience. The driver/guide spoke about films and tv programs that had been shot in the area. Not interesting to most people. Hours driving with no commentary at all. time spent at stops was too short except for Wensleydale where we had 45 minutes in the gift shop. There was a program about cheese production he never mentioned. Was it too long? Worthwhile? He seemed anxious to get us back to York on time so we skipped other stops. A cathedral. Abbey ruins. Also, ads clearly stated that we would be 8 people on the tour so everyone would have a window seat. There were 16.
Dear Roving767423, We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. We always encourage any unsatisfied passengers to contact us directly so we can properly investigate concerns and discuss the tour in more detail. We would also like to clarify a few points raised in your review. Our tour itinerary does not include stops at abbey ruins or a cathedral, so no scheduled stops were skipped. In addition, nowhere in our advertising do we state that tours are limited to 8 passengers or that every guest is guaranteed a window seat so we would appreciate further information as to where you have seen this so we can investigate further. All of our tours operate with a maximum capacity of 16 passengers onboard. Our guides aim to provide commentary on the history, culture, landscapes, and also the film and television connections within the region, as many guests enjoy these aspects of the tour. We appreciate that interests vary from person to person, and we value all feedback provided. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
The trip was absolutely fantastic, thanks in great part to our guide, John, who is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, friendly, and humorous.
Our guide and driver John made it extra interesting. Amazing job. The dales, visit to creamery and falls were handled well
We had a wonderful trip through the Yorkshire Dales with Bob, in a comfortable minivan. Beautiful scenery and sights from All Creatures Great and Small. Really enjoyed the birds of prey demonstration at Bolton Castle
Thank you Judy for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour. We are delighted to hear about your great time, with the birds of prey demonstration and our comfortable bus. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire, showing you the beautiful hidden spots. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Wonderful tour! Ben navigated road closures and took us to iconic Yorkshire Dales. Ben was an interesting and informed guide. It was fun to see all creatures great and small filming spots and Bolton Castle is a fascinating site with much to see and experience. Good job, Ben!
