Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York: Explore National Park and Herriot Country

Embark on a captivating day trip from York to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Herriot Country. Discover charming towns, ancient ruins, and breathtaking waterfalls on this small-group tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Masham - We head off to Lower Wenslydale, with your Tour Guide telling you about the history and features of the area. The first stop is at the traditional market town of Masham in Lower Wensleydale, which gained its market charter over 700 years ago in 1251. Here you can learn some of the Town’s history from your guide and see the remains of an…
What's Included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coaches with WIFI
  • Live commentary from our knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Enjoy a friendly and intimate small-group tour experience
  • Frequent stops for photos, refreshments, and restroom breaks
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at a central location near York Minster
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to attractions (all optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This day excursion from York offers a chance to delve into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and explore Herriot Country, featuring scenic Grassington (renowned for its portrayal as ‘Darrowby’ in the latest ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series), Masham (a traditional market town nestled in Lower Wensleydale), Bolton Abbey (home to the breath-taking…

Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janice
Oct 14, 2024
A day in the Dales - We were looking for an easy way to see the Yorkshire Dales after ten days of constant busyness. The views were incredible and received a lot of information abt the area, the history, the sheep, and birds. Poor weather would impact it, we luckily had a great day. If you are looking for a lot of walking, or a fast pace, this tour does not provide that.
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Sharon_m
Oct 8, 2024
Fantastic experience!! - The driver was great - gave us lots of interesting information about the Dales, friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!
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Suzanne
Oct 8, 2024
Glorious day spent touring The Yorkshire Dales - Our driver/guide Chris was excellent. He was prompt, courteous and very knowledgeable. The sites we toured and visited were excellent reflections of the area. Also, he explained historic derivations of words which helped us understand place names. He also passed around an iPad showing clips from ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL of places that we were visited.
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Lois_v
Oct 7, 2024
Great! - The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. He was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour and this guide.
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Quest14141311656
Sep 27, 2024
Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Trip From York - The scenery was amazing. The trip to the Dales was one of the highlights of our 2 week trip to the UK. Our tour guide Chris was absolutely amazing! He was very personable and was a wealth of knowledge and information about the Yorkshire Dales. He took us to many of the places used in the filming of All Creatures Great and Small as well as other historical places. I especially appreciated all the stops for photo opportunities and to get out and do some walking. I definitely recommend taking this tour!!
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Phillip_b
Sep 24, 2024
Human and natural wonders. - Bolton Abbey, Ripley, Grassington, St. Michaels and All Angels, Aysgarth Falls, and the stone wall fenced pastures with sheep, pheasant, and cattle.
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Gail_w
Sep 22, 2024
Great Guide for Our Day - Mark was a knowledgeable and fun guide. He. Pointed out interesting sites all along our route. It was so enjoyable to stop at small tea houses and cafes for drinks and lunch. Mark made excellent recommendations. Of course the highlight of the day was the village that stars in “All Creatures Great…” We had plenty of time for our tour of the village and free time. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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Kevin_c
Sep 18, 2024
Excellent - First rate Tour if you like historical background as you go. I loved it. Note: There a fair (normal) amount of walking but you don’t go up on the wall.
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L9821yususanb
Sep 14, 2024
Lovely Day Spent in the Dales - Mark was very knowledgeable & personable. It was a lovely day spent & we would highly recommend the tour to friends. We think Mark is a great asset to the company.
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Voyager525726
Sep 10, 2024
Great small group experience with amazing guide - We highly recommend BOB tours! We spent an amazing day out with Mark on the Yorkshire Dales National Park tour. We loved being in a smaller group, and unlike those big bus tours, we were able to understand perfectly everything Mark said through his microphone. The tour guides at this small company build the tours around key stops with added elements based on their own experience and knowledge of the area. This meant that our guide was able to rearrange stops according to the weather that day and add in a few stops based on what he learned about the interests of our particular group. Aside from the incredible beauty of the area, we also enjoyed learning from Mark’s deep well of knowledge to improve our understanding of the history, culture and economy of the area. Our one regret was that we didn’t think to have cash on hand to tip our tour guide. Tips are not expected but if you take one of these tours you will see how hard the guides work and appreciate the thoughtful personal touches they bring to your experience. We think you will want to thank your guide with a tip!
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From $75
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).