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From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour

4.9  / 589 reviews
Activity provider:Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
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Day trip
From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour
Activity provider:Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
4.9  / 589 reviews
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Explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on this guided day trip from York, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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English

Experience

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • See the 14th-century Bolton Castle, former home to Mary Queen of Scots
  • Sample the range of cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre
  • Learn the story behind the Calendar Girls movie in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell
  • Visit the Oldest Sweet Shop in the world at Pateley Bridge

Full description

Discover the wonders of Yorkshire Dales National Park on a guided tour from York. Travel by air-conditioned coach to highlights like Bolton Castle, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge, and more. Enjoy free time to explore local sights and foods in Hawes. Leave York to explore the memorable landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stop at the 14th-century Bolton Castle, the former home of Mary Queen of Scots, to enjoy sweeping views over Wensleydale. Next, enjoy free time in Hawes. Sample the cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery, visit the Dales Countryside Museum, or explore the quaint shops and cafes (costs not included). Move on to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pass through the picturesque villages on the way to Kettlewell, the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. Explore the village, learn more about the true story behind the movie, or relax with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes. Before heading back to York, stop in the charming town of Pateley Bridge and see the oldest sweet shop in the world.

Includes

  • Friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
  • Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
  • Entrance fees to attractions (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Dean Court Hotel (the hotel is near York Minster).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Between November and March, depending upon weather conditions, this tour may follow a different route through the Dales after Hawes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 89 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Michelle – United Kingdom19 September 2024  – Verified booking
This tour was outstanding - Mark was knowledgable, informative, professional, entertaining and friendly. He chatted to us as he drove and we learnt so much about local history, customs and the culture from days gone by. Highly recommend, this is very good value for money too!
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Monica – United Kingdom30 August 2024  – Verified booking
This tour was brilliant . Everything I expected and more . If your want to see the Yorkshire Dales, this tour is for you. Our Driver/ guide Mark, was excellent, steeped in the knowledge of Yorkshire, which I found very informative. It was a wonderful day out.
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Georgia – Australia8 August 2024  – Verified booking
A thoroughly enjoyable day out. It provided an excellent taster of the Dales. Howard was a knowledgeable, informative, charming and humorous guide. Terry (Tez) was a very patient and courteous driver. I felt extremely safe with him at the wheel.
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