York Trip Overview
The Yorkshire Dales, covering 2178 square kilometres, is one of England’s largest and most famous National Parks. Retaining its renowned beauty and landscapes, the Dales is a working environment, this full day tour introduces you to just that.
The classic scenery of the National Park takes us deep into the Dales, you will travel through five of the famous Dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale.
Travelling through some of the best countryside in England we will stop to admire the views at the famous Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and Hawes – The unofficial Capital of the Dales and home to the famed Wensleydale Creamery.
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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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The Yorkshire Dales, covering 2178 square kilometres, is one of England’s largest and most famous National Parks. Retaining its renowned beauty and landscapes, the Dales is a working environment, this full day tour introduces you to just that.
The classic scenery of the National Park takes us deep into the Dales, you will travel through five of the famous Dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale.
Travelling through some of the best countryside in England we will stop to admire the views at the famous Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and Hawes – The unofficial Capital of the Dales and home to the famed Wensleydale Creamery.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Masham, Masham, North Yorkshire, England
You’ll travel through Boroughbridge, a pretty town that marks the midway point between London and Edinburgh
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reeth, Reeth, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Stop in the chocolate box village of Reeth, where you’ll be able to get lunch or visit the local shops (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, Leyburn DL8 4ET England
Over 600 years old, this is one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles: Mary, Queen of Scots, spent part of her imprisonment here.
Stop At: Aysgarth, Aysgarth, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Aysgarth Falls, a triple flight of tumbling falls that are at their most impressive during winter when the River Ure is full.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hawes, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Visit the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Hawes, home to the Wensleydale Creamery
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grassington, Skipton BD23, UK
Explore this classic Dales market town, with its cobbled market square, vintage stone houses, friendly pubs, and shops packed with local foods and gifts,
Duration: 30 minutes
