Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
Overview
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach tour, limited to 16 people.
Inclusions
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
- Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
- Driver/guide provides live commentary
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, Leyburn DL8 4ET England
We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HL, UK
We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3RN England
We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
Stop At: Kettlewell, Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Grassington, Grassington, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Stop At: Oldest Sweet Shop In England, 39 High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5JZ England
Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, Leyburn DL8 4ET England
We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HL, UK
We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3RN England
We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
Stop At: Kettlewell, Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Grassington, Grassington, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Stop At: Oldest Sweet Shop In England, 39 High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5JZ England
Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Children under 4 years can be accepted, on the strict condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them and purchases a ticket for the child
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Adverse weather/road conditions, particularly during the winter months, may result in the route and itinerary having to be changed on the day
- Most travelers can participate
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
- Our tours are COVID-secure, in accordance with the "We're Good to Go" Industry Standard.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Indumathi_A
March 2022
It was very entertaining. Our tour guide Mark was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and funny. It was just me and my friend and he made sure To show us around well.
It was very entertaining. Our tour guide Mark was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and funny. It was just me and my friend and he made sure To show us around well.W622QYchrisb
April 2022
An excellent day. Loved going along all the country lanes to see more of the dales. Well planned stops and good photo opportunities.
An excellent day. Loved going along all the country lanes to see more of the dales. Well planned stops and good photo opportunities.Tracey T
April 2022
We whet on 20th April and Mark was our tour guide and he was amazing with his interesting knowledge of the area and practices. We loved visiting the small villages and Bolton Castle it's a shame we didn't have time to explore the castle but still good to visit and take photos and have coffee with...
We whet on 20th April and Mark was our tour guide and he was amazing with his interesting knowledge of the area and practices. We loved visiting the small villages and Bolton Castle it's a shame we didn't have time to explore the castle but still good to visit and take photos and have coffee with cake here. The mini van was comfortable and Mark a excellent driver. We would definitely recommend this trip as its a great way to see the Dales. Many thanks Tracey and Norman. XGeelan
April 2022
A very caring day trip to experience the beautiful part of Yorkshire. The timing and the knowledge of the background information were excellent, thank you Mark!
A very caring day trip to experience the beautiful part of Yorkshire. The timing and the knowledge of the background information were excellent, thank you Mark!Jinkai_Z
March 2022
Tour guide is brilliant. The magnificent snow is amazing! The trip covers several essential locations in the dales park.
Tour guide is brilliant. The magnificent snow is amazing! The trip covers several essential locations in the dales park.lauramooki
November 2021
What an absolutely incredible day trip! The beauty of the towns and the national park was unparalleled. The pace and schedule were ideal and Mark is a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. This tour really added something very special to our York trip.
What an absolutely incredible day trip! The beauty of the towns and the national park was unparalleled. The pace and schedule were ideal and Mark is a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. This tour really added something very special to our York trip.