The Yorkshire Dales Tour from Windermere

Highlights

Pass through the quaint village of Sedbergh and past the Settle to Carlisle Railway line, home to an impressive viaduct, before making your first stop in Wensleydale, home to the Wensleydale Creamery, responsible for tasty Wensleydale cheese. Following lunch in the market town of Reeth (own expense), you’ll stop at Bolton Castle, perched on the windswept moors of Wensleydale. The 14th-century stronghold is famed for incarcerating Mary Queen of Scots — a guided tour reveals the landmark’s history in further detail. See, too, Aysgarth Falls, featured in the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie before dropping into the quintessentially English villages of Hawes and Dent.

Summary

Pass through the quaint village of Sedbergh and past the Settle to Carlisle Railway line, home to an impressive viaduct, before making your first stop in Wensleydale, home to the Wensleydale Creamery, responsible for tasty Wensleydale cheese. Following lunch in the market town of Reeth (own expense), you’ll stop at Bolton Castle, perched on the windswept moors of Wensleydale. The 14th-century stronghold is famed for incarcerating Mary Queen of Scots — a guided tour reveals the landmark’s history in further detail. See, too, Aysgarth Falls, featured in the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie before dropping into the quintessentially English villages of Hawes and Dent.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

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. 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.

What’s included?

Transport in a small mini-coach
On-board commentary in English
Entry/Admission - Bolton Castle
Food & drink
Additional Entrance fees
Drivers gratuity (Optional)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mountain Goat Tours

About operator:

With over 40 years experience of the Lake District, the Mountain Goat is nationally and internationally recognised by many coach and tour operators as their first and foremost Lake District tour specialist. From Holidays and Short Breaks to half-day and full-day guided mini-coach tours; this is the ideal way to explore the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and beyond.