Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Overview
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8 hours 15 minutes
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, lush meadows, and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver-guides will ensure you see more than you could imagine in a single day as you explore this wild and beautiful landscape. With the renewed popularity of All Creatures Great & Small, the Dales have become inseparably linked with the series, perfect for exploring on this tour.
Highlights:
- Historic Landmarks: Discover Castle Bolton, a historic site steeped in rich history.
- Spectacular Winding Passes: Experience breathtaking views as you navigate through scenic passes.
- Traditional Dales Towns: Visit charming towns like Hawes, each offering a glimpse into traditional Dales life.
- Iconic Views: Capture the stunning and quintessential vistas of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Aysgarth Falls: Marvel at the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, a series of picturesque waterfalls.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
There are toilet stops on route
Minimal walking is involved
Confirmation is received at the time of booking
Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Luggage storage is available at the York train station
Seats cannot be reserved
Each passenger must have their own seat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Memorial Gardens
Meet your driver at the bus stop on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens and York Railway Station for 09:00 departure.
Bolton Castle
(Please Note: On the dates listed below there is no Public access to Castle Bolton and therefore the tour will not stop here. 6th June / 12th June / 27th June / 17th July / 26th July / 1st August / 22nd August / 11th, 12th & 13th September / 26th September 2026.)
What‘s Included
On-board commentary in English
Transport in a small mini-coach
Food and drinks
Additional Entrance fees (Bolton Castle)
Drivers gratuity (optional)
Options
Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Reviews
296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with a super host!
Hollyberry33,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely cracking tour seeing the “All creatures great and small” countryside!! Comfortable bus, great itinerary and wonderful scenery. Ben A was absolutely superb!! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour. Especially if you’re lucky enough to get Ben A!!
An eventful day with Ben at the Dales!
C5224YAfaraha,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time with Mountain Goat tour to the Dales. Our Tour Guide BEN was a very informed person, well rounded about history, gave us great information, very funny and witty as well. He drove safely and made sure we'll all well during the tours. we stopped at several places as well and had lunch at the creamery. I would recommend the tour to anyone who wants to discover the dales.
The best view of Yorkshire
Violet E,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The drive was very comfortable and the tour was a nice balance of information and experience. Our guide was excellent.
Absolutely stunning tour
natalie coombes,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only came across the Mountain Goat Tours whilst scrolling through a Visit York webpage and were intrigued. As neither of us drive and both walk with sticks, we would never be able to get to the Dales by ourselves so this seemed a perfect way to enjoy the scenery and get some information as well. The tour is £67 per person, but we were able to get an offer which was welcome. This includes travel in a 16 seater Mercedes minibus, which was very comfortable, a fabulous guide (ours was Lee) who gives commentary and ready to answer all questions plus entry into Bolton Castle. We were picked up at 9am and taken through beautiful countryside as Lee explained what Dales we were going through and the history attached to the area. There were plenty of of stops to see places and Lee was excellent in pointing out where the toilets were, decent pubs/cafes for food and being an all round fabulous lad. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, getting back around 5.30pm as planned. Would definitely consider using their tour services again if in the area.
Great day on the dales
Dale L,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful countryside, charming villages, J ohn was a very knowledgeable and entertaining driver/guide. A most enjoyable day.
this travel is rich in...
Aiqin H,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00this travel is rich in activities， the wonderful guide is so knowledgeable ,he knows everything about Yorkshiredale, and he is so careful to look after guests. and having a lot of communication with us to make our journey a highly reward experience
A fabulous day in the Yorkshire Dales.
885fayeg,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day long Yorkshire Dales tour ticked all the boxes. The views were incredible and the stops at the church and castle were very interesting. I’m a fan of All Creatures Great and Small so I enjoyed the stop at the lovely village where it is filmed. Our guide and driver, Ben A., was kind, funny and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend a Mountain Goat Tour especially with Ben!
A Highlight of Our U.K. Trip!
Baritone48,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to the U.K. We are big fans of the BBC / PBS show "All Creatures Great and Small", set in the Dales, and this tour included several stops related to the show. Our driver and guide, Ben, was a fountain of information throughout the day and expertly navigated the sometimes VERY narrow roads. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an enjoyable day in the Yorkshire Dales!
Great day out in The Dales
Robert B,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day out. Even though the weather wasn’t the greatest it didn’t dampen things for us. John was a great leader and full of history and local facts. Highlights included our time in Grassington, Hawks and the visit to Bolton Castle. Such wonderful scenery.
Worth the day trip.
Pat J,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There was a mixup at the beginning due to an Uber driver, but the Mountain Goat help line and the driver took care of me and I had a wonderful day. Although I had taken a different tour of the Dales the day before, each driver had their own interests and experiences so it didn't feel like a repeat although we visited some of the same places. It is a beautiful part of the country and you appreciate how isolating it can be through the winter months. A tour worth taking.
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