What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Yorkshire Dales from Windermere

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Please arrive at 08:55 for collection from Windermere Tourist Information Centre. If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles)..

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8 hours

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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.

Gallery

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What's Included

✓ Included

On-board commentary in English
Transport in a small mini-coach

✗ Not Included

Food & drink
Additional Entrance fees
Drivers gratuity (Optional)

Itinerary

Stop 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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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

Stop 4

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Please arrive at 08:55 for collection from Windermere Tourist Information Centre. If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles).

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End Point

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Good to Know

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.

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Special Instructions

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.