Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

What's included

What you'll see and do

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!

   45 minutes here · 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.

   5 minutes here

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!

   90 minutes here

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.

   Pass by without stopping

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!

   45 minutes here

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.

   Pass by without stopping

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.

   20 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Small Group (up to 4)

  Up to 4 Passengers Pickup included

• Medium Group (up to 8)

  Up to 8 Passengers Pickup included

• Large Group (up to 15)

  Up to 15 Passengers Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
• 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
• 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
• Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only

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