Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

North Yorkshire, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore stunning scenery of Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Visit Bolton Castle, once the home of Mary Queen of Scots
  • Sample delicious handcrafted cheeses at Wensleydale Creamery
  • Discover the picturesque Dales villages along the River Wharfe
  • Experience the charm of traditional Dales village, Kettlewell

What to expect

1

Bolton Castle

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
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Askrigg

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
3

Wensleydale Creamery

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 90 minutes
4

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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.

5

Kettlewell

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
6

Grassington

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.

7

Oldest Sweet Shop In 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

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Minimum age is 5 years
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    Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
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    Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Between November and March some attractions are closed and, depending upon weather conditions, this tour may follow a different route through the Dales after Hawes
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    Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
Provided by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

What our experts say

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    Don't miss cheese sampling at Wensleydale Creamery
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    Dress for the weather; it can change quickly
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    Explore Kettlewell's charming cafes
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    Plan lunch in Hawes at local pubs
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    Visit the Oldest Sweet Shop in Pateley Bridge

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