9.00am: We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF (near York Minster) and head off for the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
10.30am: We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
11.15am: We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
11.45am: We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
1.15pm: We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
2.15pm: We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
3.00pm: We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
3.40pm: Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records).
4.00pm: We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.
5.15pm: We arrive back at the meeting point in York at around 5:15pm and say our goodbyes.
Please don’t be late arriving at the Departure Point as we are unable to wait beyond 9.00am for latecomers due to parking restrictions!
There are only 16 places available on each tour date so book early to avoid disappointment!
Adult Ticket: £47.70
Child Ticket (Aged 4-15): £38.16
(Our trips are not suitable for under 4’s)
This tour can be booked direct with us here ONLINE or at the VISIT YORK INFORMATION CENTRE, 1 Museum Street.
GROUP/FAMILY TICKETS – 10% Discount for any grouping of FOUR or more people on one trip – just type grouprate in the Travel Agent Code Box as you book.
MULTI-TRIP OFFER! – 10% Discount off your full booking if you book two or more different trips with us at the same time – just type multitrip in the Travel Agent Code Box as you book each trip.
If you prefer to book and pay by telephone, just give us a call and we will process it for you – 01609 779933 (+44 1609 779933 if dialing from overseas).
If there is limited online availability on the date you have selected, please contact us as we may be able to make more spaces available for you.
This trip can also be booked as a PRIVATE TOUR just for your party (from York, Leeds or Harrogate), for groups of 1-4 passengers, up to 8 passengers or up to 16 passengers on any date. To book that option, visit the Private Tours page.
All timings are approximate (except the start time!) and you should not book onward travel arrangements too close to the time of our arrival back in York in case we have traffic problems. If you do have onward travel arrangements that evening, mention it to our Tour Guide in the morning and we will do our best to help.
We are very flexible and do everything we can to ensure that ALL our passengers have a great day out with us by providing options and choices. This could mean that we adjust the itinerary to accommodate special requests from the group, or to make the best we can of the day if the weather is unfavourable.
November – March – Please note that, between around the end of October and Mid-March, we may have to adapt the itinerary and route due to weather conditions on the day. The Yorkshire Dales are still well worth visiting in winter, very different to summer but equally magnificent!
Great Day
The trip was great. We had many stops at lovely places and lots of time to enjoy it - Pat
13 Jun 2021
Beautiful Dales
A wonderful day travelling around the Yorkshire Dales with Mark our driver and guide and four others. This was the second day running that I had joined Mark on a tour. Mark has so much knowledge and gave us loads of info about the areas we visited and the facilities available. He is also a great driver and will help you with other things. The tour itself takes you around the Dales stopping at towns, and beautiful photo stops.You get enough for an early morning cup of tea and plenty of time for lunch. Mark is a good photographer, so just pass him your gear and he will take some lovely photos of you to add to your own photos. A truly great day out. I will take it again when I visit York. Very recommended - Phillip
20 Mar 2020
Brill Day
My friend and I had an excellent day exploring the Yorkshire Dales with Mark, our excellent driver and host - jonnydeppfan
12 Dec 2019
Well Worth the Money!
Great trip today! Gorgeous scenery and Chris was a wonderful driver and knowledgeable guide - Lowell O
24 May 2019
Great Value for Money!
It was a fantastic day and Mark was a great guide/driver - scrossfield96
07 May 2019
Two great days out
Had only two full days in York with friends and decided to book a trip with BOBH for each day. Absolutely no regrets. Not only were the places visited great, but the commentary and service provided by Mark were excellent. Also, as a former driving instructor and examiner I was very impressed by his driving. The first time I have ever travelled with a driver that was consistently so good that he would have passed with flying colours had he been on test! Unlike many other tours on which we have been, we were not dumped at places for extended periods to fill out the time - pace was just right. Would recommend to anyone visiting York - Pioneer1810444410
13 Apr 2019
BOBH does Yorkshire credit
My wife and I did two tours with BOBH, on consecutive days, to the Dales and the Moors. The coach arrived on time on each day and the full itinerary ran like clockwork throughout the day. Mark was our driver on both days. His driving and knowledge of the route was excellent and his knowledge of the area, it's history and flora and fauna were very good without lecturing. Although his accent betrays his South Western England roots, he obviously has great affection and loyalty to his adopted home county in Yorkshire. As for the subject matter of these tours, the quaint villages and unspoiled countryside, particularly in the Dales were wonderful and thanks to Mark, I now feel qualified to pass "A level" in sheep and livestock husbandry. Top Marks (see what I did there) to BOBH for value for money - R1338FRchrisw
12 Apr 2019
Yorkshire Dales day trip
I went on this tour yesterday with two good friends . Our driver and guide was Mark. He was excellent. A very safe driver and charming guide. We were able to see the lovely countryside and learn some history as well. I carelessly left my mobile phone on the bus even after being reminded to gather my belongings. I was able to easily contact the dispatcher and arrangements were made for me to retrieve my phone. The customer service was great. I highly recommend this company - shelleyf370
04 Apr 2019
Yorkshire Dales National Park Day Trip
I cannot speak highly enough of my all round wonderful day trip experience of the Yorkshire Dales with BOB Holidays and especially Mark the tour guide. The day's trip around the Yorkshire Dales was thoughtfully chosen to highlight to perfection its scenic beauty. I was very impressed with what I saw.
Mark, the tour guide really value-added to the day's experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly to everyone, considerate and drive along those narrow winding Yorkshire roads with skill and courtesy. The bus itself was extremely comfortable, clean and spacious. The windows were very clean too so photos could be taken through them without any trouble. There are plenty of opportunities 'to spend a penny' and venues chosen for lunch stops were chosen to highlight the Dales Experience. I particularly enjoyed lunch at Wensleydale where I enjoyed the biggest sampling of cheeses I've ever experienced. BOB Holidays' Day Trip in Yorkshire left me with the best holiday memories I have. I wholeheartedly recommend them and cannot speak highly enough about the service and experience - Helen S
02 Nov 2018
Highlight of My Trip to York
I loved, loved, loved this tour. Mark was our guide and he was spectacular. He remembered the names of those on the bus, which was a great touch. He provided the perfect mix of facts and humor and did a great job of keeping on a timeline. The scenery in the Yorkshire Dales is amazing...and so is the wind! I enjoyed the small market towns we stopped in and especially the local beer at the pub. The stop at Bolton Castle was cool, though not enough time to tour inside if you are interested. The stop at the creamery gave us the chance to taste over 20 cheeses, all of which were excellent. Also provided a good break to walk around the town. We covered a lot of ground and went a few routes other companies don't go which was nice. The bus had wifi which was also a nice touch. Mark is a foodie so if you have any food questions in York he's your guy. I'd highly recommend this tour. Great value for money and an entertaining way to spend the day - zoecatva
14 Oct 2018
