Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

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Itinerary

1. Explore Grassington, a charming village that doubles as Darrowby in the modern All Creatures Great and Small adaptation. Stroll its cobbled streets, admire the traditional stone cottages, and soak up the atmosphere of a village that perfectly captures the character and beauty of the Dales. Its glorious surroundings make it an ideal stop for fans of the show and lovers of classic Yorkshire scenery alike.

   40 min

2. Visit the beautiful St Michael and All Angels Church in Hubberholme, a charming historic church nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise the church from the series, where it was used for memorable scenes including James and Helen’s wedding.

   10 min

3. Visit picturesque Yockenthwaite Farm, set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise it as Heston Grange, the fictional home of Helen Alderson and her family, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Upper Wharfedale.

   Passes by

4. Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery in the market town of Hawes. Taste their award winning cheese and a personal favourite of TV character Wallace & Gromit.

   1 h

5. Discover the charming village of Askrigg, best known to many as the original filming location for the much-loved television series All Creatures Great and Small. Wander through its attractive stone-built streets and see familiar locations from the series.

   Passes by

6. Visit these famous waterfalls, which provide a stunning photo opportunity.

   10 min

7. Visit the medieval Bolton Castle, once a prison for Mary Queen of Scots, this beautiful castle has stunning views over Wensleydale. The castle was a favourite place for James Herriot and is the place he proposed to his wife. *The Gardens are included in your tour price (Please Note: On the dates listed below there is no Public access to Castle Bolton and therefore the tour will not stop here: 26th September 2026.)

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 326 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5The best way to see the best of the North Yorkshire moors

  Been on the North Yorkshire Moors trip today with family and we can't recommend it enough. We met John our driver and guide at Popplewell Bar park and ride bang on 9am and from the second he picked us up we were entertained and educated with his many stories and wealth of historical information. We were expertly driven around the most beautiful countryside seeing areas only locals would know about, stopping at the best places for photos and walks etc . A day of memories made many thanks John you made it fabulous.

  212fionajSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Living the dream....

  We had a fine experience. Scenery was wonderful and Barry the guide a delightful commentator.

  barbaralG7682EJSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Day in the Yorkshire Dales

  Lovely day visiting the Dales. Wonderful hike, pub lunch, and trip through the villages. Barry did a great job explaining the history of the Dales and the people who lived there. Highly recommend!

  Connector45802593466September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day out

  Long but great day . John our guide was very knowledgeable which added to the whole experience . Keeping us entertained all day with his knowledge

  Marian_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful sights and history of Yorkshire Dales

  This has been an amazing tour! We have learnt a lot about local history, and many interesting trivia, like I wasn't aware a Creamery was saved by Wallace & Gromit! The places were magnificent, the sheep adorable, the birds of prey spectacular. Barry was very kind, friendly and incredibly knowledgable! Highly recommended tour!

  moombaspAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 510/10 thanks to Trevor!

  Had such a wonderful day with Trevor on Wednesday 5th of August. Can't believe the amount of knowledge he has and the Dales were gorgeous. Particularly loved St Michael and All the Angels church. What a gem! This was our third Mountain Goat Tour and we've never been disappointed but this was the best one yet. The tour is well worth the money, plenty of photo stops and tea & coffee stops. Would highly recommend - just make sure you have some cash leftover (unlike us who had no cash on us 🫠) to tip the amazing Trevor! Thanks so much again, Trevor. Was such a fantastic day!

  harrietp276August 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in York

• Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 32 day trips we list in York.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 32.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About York

York is a walled cathedral city in northern England, a place of Roman and Viking history, medieval lanes and a vast Gothic minster.

York Minster, among the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, towers over the city, and its stained glass includes the Great East Window, one of the biggest areas of medieval glass in the country. Medieval walls, the longest in England, encircle the old centre and can be walked along the top. The Shambles, a narrow lane of leaning timber-framed buildings, was once the street of butchers.

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