From York: Yorkshire Dales Small-Group Day Tour
ID: GYG1213903-1867018
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on a day trip from York.
Discover the beauty of Yorkshire Dales National Park - the land full of wild beauty and pastoral charm, where sweeping hills, rugged moorland, and dreamy valleys roll stretch as far as the eye can see.
Your first stop is the picturesque village of Pateley Bridge, nestled between rolling hills and wild moors. This delightful spot encourages you to slow your pace and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Stroll cobbled lanes edged with stone cottages and classic pubs, or wander into England’s Oldest Sweet Shop to sample nostalgic confections delighting visitors since 1827.
From there, continue to the market town of Grassington, a place that feels lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Often called the “beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales". The drive carries on through the breathtaking Dales to Hawes, a welcoming market town best known as the home of legendary Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy free time for lunch and be sure to wander Hawes’ inviting streets.
Next, visit Aysgarth Falls, a dramatic three-tiered cascade admired for more than two centuries and famously featured in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Your day concludes at the evocative ruins of Jervaulx Abbey, where the quiet echoes of history drift through this 12th-century Cistercian monastery.
After a day filled with the landscapes, flavours, and stories of the Yorkshire Dales, you make your way back to York.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales’ most dramatic landscapes
- Explore charming villages like Pateley Bridge and Grassington
- Relaxed pace with free time to explore, eat, and soak up history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is limited space on our mini-coaches, so luggage is restricted. Each passenger is entitled to one 20kg (44lbs) bag - this should be one piece of luggage, similar to an airline cabin bag - plus one small bag for personal items. Please ensure you can lift and carry your own luggage without assistance.
Meet your guide at Coach Stop A - Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, York, YO1 6FZ
INCLUDED
- Travel in Luxury 16 Seat Mini Coach
- Expert Local Guide
- Off the Beaten Track Locations
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
