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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York with Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls and Grassington
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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York with Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls and Grassington

by Mountain Goat Ltd - York

8 hours
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × £50.40
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day bus tour from York shows the main sights of the Yorkshire Dales National Park over about eight hours. The tour starts at the bus stop on Leeman Road opposite York Railway Station at 9:00 AM. A driver-guide provides commentary throughout the journey. The tour includes a 30-minute stop in Grassington, a village featured as Darrowby in the recent All Creatures Great and Small TV series. Visitors can walk the cobbled streets and see traditional stone cottages. Next is a 10-minute visit to Aysgarth Falls, a series of waterfalls offering photo opportunities. There is a one-hour stop at Bolton Castle except on certain dates in 2026 when public access is closed. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the Wensleydale Creamery, known for its cheese. For about four hours, the coach drives scenic routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park with stops for photos and commentary on local history and heritage. The tour uses a small mini-coach and includes English on-board commentary. Food, drinks, and entrance fees to Bolton Castle are not included. There is a designated lunch stop where participants can buy food. Minimal walking is required, and toilet stops are provided along the route.

Highlights

Visit Grassington village featured in All Creatures Great and Small
Stop at Aysgarth Falls for photos
One-hour stop at Bolton Castle except on specified dates
Visit Wensleydale Creamery for 15 minutes
Four-hour scenic drive through Yorkshire Dales National Park
English commentary on board mini-coach

What's included

Transport by small mini-coach
On-board commentary provided in English

What's not included

Food and drinks during the tour
Entrance fees to Bolton Castle
Optional gratuity for the driver

Itinerary

1

Memorial Gardens

The starting point is the bus stop on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens and York Railway Station. Departure is at 9:00 AM.

2

Grassington

This stop lasts about 30 minutes in Grassington, a village that appears as Darrowby in the All Creatures Great and Small TV series. Visitors can walk along cobbled streets and see traditional stone cottages typical of the Yorkshire Dales.

30 min

3

Aysgarth Falls

A 10-minute visit to Aysgarth Falls, a series of waterfalls known for their natural scenery and photo opportunities.

10 min

4

Bolton Castle

One hour is allotted to visit Bolton Castle, a historic landmark. Note that on specific dates in 2026 (6th and 12th June, 27th June, 17th and 26th July, 1st and 22nd August, 11th, 12th, 13th and 26th September), public access to the castle is closed and the tour will not stop here.

60 min

5

Wensleydale Creamery

A 15-minute stop at the Wensleydale Creamery, known for its cheese products favored by Wallace and Gromit.

15 min

6

Yorkshire Dales National Park

The tour includes about four hours of driving through the Yorkshire Dales National Park along a planned scenic route. There are multiple stops for photographs, and the driver-guide provides commentary about the area’s history and heritage.

240 min

Meeting point

The collection point is at Coach Stop A on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens, YO1 6FZ What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive Located a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. The tour departs at 09:00, please arrive 5 minutes early as we unfortunately cannot wait for late passengers.

End point

The collection point is at Coach Stop A on Leeman Road opposite the Memorial Gardens, YO1 6FZ What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive Located a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. The tour departs at 09:00, please arrive 5 minutes early as we unfortunately cannot wait for late passengers.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children under 5 years old are not permitted on the tours
A designated lunch stop is included where lunch can be purchased
Toilet stops are provided during the route
The tour involves minimal walking
Booking confirmation is received immediately after booking
The vehicles used on this tour are not wheelchair accessible
Luggage storage is available at York train station
Seats cannot be reserved in advance
Each passenger must occupy their own seat
Castle Bolton is closed and not visited on the following dates in 2026: 6th June, 12th June, 27th June, 17th July, 26th July, 1st August, 22nd August, 11th, 12th, 13th and 26th September
Customers who arrive late at the tour start point will not be waited for; a 100% charge applies under the cancellation policy with no refund or alternative.
On September 5th, due to a local bike race, the tour will follow an alternate route but will still cover all attractions and the full duration
On selected dates, this tour shares a vehicle with guests on the All Creatures Great and Small tour; both cover the same Yorkshire Dales area
The Mountain Goat App access code is 989898
Guests must download the app before arrival as no Wifi is provided and headphones are needed
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