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Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

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8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.

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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!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yorkshire Dales National Park (pass by)

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.
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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!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grassington (pass by)

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.
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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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour – Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
  • Friendly, local Professional Driver
  • Private tour just for your group
  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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