Yorkshire Dales from Windermere

Overview

Explores the very best of the Yorkshire Dales in one day! Discover the dramatic limestone valleys and emerald countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park tour from Windermere. See the landscapes that inspired James Herriot and discover some of the filming locations for the hit TV series. Travel with ease from the Lake District and visit the quaint villages in Swaledale and Wensleydale (famed for its cheese) and Bolton Castle, in which Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. See too, Aysgarth Falls and the cobbled streets of Hawes. This full day tour from Windermere takes you on a stunning adventure exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Itinerary

1. First stop on the tour is the market town of Sedbergh. The charming town offers plenty of opportunity to grab a coffee before heading into the Dales.

   · 25 min

2. Bolton Castle

   Visit the 14th century castle that stands majestically within the glorious Dales landscape. Mary, Queen of Scots lived here briefly in 1568. The castle was also a favourite place of the author James Herriot, who proposed to his wife here.

   · 15 min

3. Aysgarth Falls

   Stop at the beautiful Aysgarth Falls, famous for its appearance in the film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

   · 15 min

4. Hawes

   Visit the little town of Hawes where you will have a chance to visit the Wensleydale Creamery, famous for its cheese! here you can smaple the delicious cheese yourself.

   · 30 min

How to use your ticket

Thank you for booking a Mountain Goat tour. Please make a note of your chosen pickup point and pick up time, our driver will meet you there on your chosen day of travel. This is identified above in this confirmation. Please arrive at the location selected in good time, if you are not, you may miss the tour. Download the Mountain Goat App and use the code; 989898 to access the Multilingual Audio Guide

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be 5 years or older
• Confirmation is received at the time of booking
• 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
• Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
• Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
• Seats cannot be reserved
• Each passenger must have their own seat
• Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
• Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
• Please note due to a prominent Bike race in the area on September 5th - the tour will follow a different route than we typically do. This will not affect your attractions or the length of your tour.
• Access Code for Mountain Goat App; YD26GUEST
• Combined Tour: On selected departures, this tour shares a vehicle with guests travelling on our All Creatures Great and Small tour. Both experiences explore the beautiful landscapes, villages and stories of the Yorkshire Dales, and the day is designed to be equally enjoyable whether or not you are familiar with the television series.
• If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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