The collection point is at Coach Stop A on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens, YO1 6FZWhat 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.diveLocated a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. The tour departs at 09:00, please arrive 5 minutes early as we unfortunately cannot wait for late passengers.
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 17+)
$75
Child (ages 5–16)
$70
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Itinerary
Grassington
40 min
Explore Grassington, a charming village that doubles as Darrowby in the modern All Creatures Great and Small adaptation. Stroll its cobbled streets, admire the traditional stone cottages, and soak up the atmosphere of a village that perfectly captures the character and beauty of the Dales. Its glorious surroundings make it an ideal stop for fans of the show and lovers of classic Yorkshire scenery alike.
St Michael and All Angels Church
10 min
Visit the beautiful St Michael and All Angels Church in Hubberholme, a charming historic church nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise the church from the series, where it was used for memorable scenes including James and Helen’s wedding.
Yockenthwaite
Pass by
Visit picturesque Yockenthwaite Farm, set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise it as Heston Grange, the fictional home of Helen Alderson and her family, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Upper Wharfedale.
60 min
Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery in the market town of Hawes. Taste their award winning cheese and a personal favourite of TV character Wallace & Gromit.
Askrigg
Pass by
Discover the charming village of Askrigg, best known to many as the original filming location for the much-loved television series All Creatures Great and Small. Wander through its attractive stone-built streets and see familiar locations from the series.
Aysgarth Falls
10 min
Visit these famous waterfalls, which provide a stunning photo opportunity.
Bolton Castle
Admission included60 min
Visit the medieval Bolton Castle, once a prison for Mary Queen of Scots, this beautiful castle has stunning views over Wensleydale. The castle was a favourite place for James Herriot and is the place he proposed to his wife.
*The Gardens are included in your tour price
(Please Note: On the dates listed below there is no Public access to Castle Bolton and therefore the tour will not stop here: 26th September 2026.)
What's included
Included
Additional Entrance (Bolton Castle)
Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
On-board commentary in English
Transport in a small mini-coach
Not included
Food and drinks
Drivers gratuity (optional)
Headphone not provided
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
326 reviews
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How it compares in York
No. 20 by number of reviews among 186 tours in York
Starting price $76 is 28% below the typical $105 for tours of similar length in York
Excurgo comparison of 186 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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.
Combined Tour: On selected departures, this tour shares a vehicle with guests travelling on our All Creatures Great and Small tour. Both experiences explore the beautiful landscapes, villages and stories of the Yorkshire Dales, and the day is designed to be equally enjoyable whether or not you are familiar with the television series.
Access Code for Mountain Goat App; 989898
If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Yorkshire Dales Tour from York take?
Yorkshire Dales Tour from York lasts about 8h 15min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Yorkshire Dales Tour from York cost?
Prices start at $76 per person for this York experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Yorkshire Dales Tour from York run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Yorkshire Dales Tour from York cost for children?
Children aged 5–16 pay from $70, adults from $75.
Can I cancel Yorkshire Dales Tour from York for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The collection point is at Coach Stop A on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens, YO1 6FZ. What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive. Located a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. The tour departs at 09:00, please arrive 5 minutes early as we unfortunately cannot wait for late passengers. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Yorkshire Dales Tour from York offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, JA, EN, EN, ZH-CN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(326)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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212fionaj
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best way to see the best of the North Yorkshire moors
Been on the North Yorkshire Moors trip today with family and we can't recommend it enough. We met John our driver and guide at Popplewell Bar park and ride bang on 9am and from the second he picked us up we were entertained and educated with his many stories and wealth of historical information. We were expertly driven around the most beautiful countryside seeing areas only locals would know about, stopping at the best places for photos and walks etc . A day of memories made many thanks John you made it fabulous.
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our North York Moors tour with driver guide John! We're delighted to hear about your great day exploring the North Yorkshire landscapes and history with commentary and expertise provided by John throughout. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words directly as he'll be very happy to know that he made such a great impact to your day on tour. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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barbaralG7682EJ
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Living the dream....
We had a fine experience. Scenery was wonderful and Barry the guide a delightful commentator.
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour with driver guide Barry! We're delighted to hear about your great day, which was enhanced by Barry's knowledge and passion. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Connector45802593466
September 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Day in the Yorkshire Dales
Lovely day visiting the Dales. Wonderful hike, pub lunch, and trip through the villages. Barry did a great job explaining the history of the Dales and the people who lived there. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour with driver guide Barry! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the different elements to the itinerary and day, adventuring through the dales. We will be sure to pass on your kind words directly to Barry. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Marian_P
September 7, 2026 · via Viator
Great day out
Long but great day . John our guide was very knowledgeable which added to the whole experience . Keeping us entertained all day with his knowledge
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour with driver guide John! We're delighted to hear about your great day on tour, which was made even better by John's knowledge, experience and entertainment. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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moombasp
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful sights and history of Yorkshire Dales
This has been an amazing tour! We have learnt a lot about local history, and many interesting trivia, like I wasn't aware a Creamery was saved by Wallace & Gromit! The places were magnificent, the sheep adorable, the birds of prey spectacular. Barry was very kind, friendly and incredibly knowledgable! Highly recommended tour!
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour! We're delighted to hear about your great time on tour, which was greatly contributed by our driver guide's Barry knowledge and stories. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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harrietp276
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
10/10 thanks to Trevor!
Had such a wonderful day with Trevor on Wednesday 5th of August. Can't believe the amount of knowledge he has and the Dales were gorgeous. Particularly loved St Michael and All the Angels church. What a gem! This was our third Mountain Goat Tour and we've never been disappointed but this was the best one yet.
The tour is well worth the money, plenty of photo stops and tea & coffee stops.
Would highly recommend - just make sure you have some cash leftover (unlike us who had no cash on us 🫠) to tip the amazing Trevor!
Thanks so much again, Trevor. Was such a fantastic day!
Operator response
Thank you Harriet for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour with driver guide Trevor! We're delighted to hear that you have experienced a few of our tours and would say that this one is you favourite. We're pleased to hear that the itinerary, stops and attractions on tour were to your liking and that Trevor highly contributed to your enjoyable time! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Karen
August 5, 2026 · via Viator
Nice tour, bad guide.
The places that we visited were beautiful and enjoyable. But the experience with the tour guide was not good. Our guide talked constantly. It was hard to understand what he was taking about. He kept bringing up some characters in a book that we were unfamiliar with. So it was just annoying. One of our stops was supposed to be at the Aysgarth Falls but we didn’t go there. We were expecting to return by 6:15 but arrived an hour early. So I think he forgot about making that stop. The stop in Wensleydale wasn’t long enough to get lunch and see the town. It would have been better to spend more time there and maybe a little less time sitting and listening to our guide drone on about the book I didn’t know about. I hope the other tour guides who do this tour are more thoughtful.
Operator response
Thank you Karen for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. We can only apologise that you weren't able to visit Aysgarth Falls, unfortunately on the day there wasn't a safe area to park or space for the mini bus, so our driver had to carry on the tour as a consequence sadly. As stated in the tour description, our Yorkshire Dales tour on selected tour departures will share a vehicle with guests travelling on our All Creatures Great and Small tour, which is the book series you are inferring to. We can only apologise if you felt that the extra information about the historic Yorkshire book and series negatively impacted your tour experience with us. We can only apologise again and do hope you enjoyed the other local knowledge, picturesque landscapes and the cheese tasting at Wensleydale! If you have any further comments or would like to speak to us in a more personable manner, please don't hesitate to give us a call: 015394 45161 or email us: tours@mountain-goat.com. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Zhaoping_W
August 3, 2026 · via Viator
Given physical distance...
Given physical distance between York and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, most of the time was spent on traveling. But the park is very good and worth visiting.
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour! We're delighted to hear about your great time with ourselves, exploring the national park and hidden spots. Unfortunately due to the nature of our attractions and spots, there is some time travelling in the bus, but we do hope that the views and comfortability made it worthwhile. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Kathleen_G
July 12, 2026 · via Viator
A perfect day trip from York
This was a lovely day in the countryside. Because we were in a van rather than a huge bus, we were able to travel by the smaller roads past hedgerows and stone walls, enjoying the beautiful scenery, while stopping in some charming villages and eating far too much cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery. John, our guide and driver, was entertaining and informative, and the whole day was great fun.
(I also really appreciated the clear directions to the meeting point. I found it immediately and that's not always the case!)
Operator response
Thank you Kathleen for your 5 star review of our Yorkshire Dales tour! We are thrilled to hear about your great time exploring the villages, scenery and eating too much cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery, which is never a bad thing! We will pass on your kind words to John of whom will be very glad to know that his information and entertaining nature greatly contributed to your experience with us. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore the Yorkshire Dales. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
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Þorgerður V
June 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
All in all a great tour but would have liked a little more time during the stops
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.
Operator response
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
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