Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York: Explore National Park and Herriot Country

Embark on a captivating day trip from York to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Herriot Country. Discover charming towns, ancient ruins, and breathtaking waterfalls on this small-group tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Masham - We head off to Lower Wenslydale, with your Tour Guide telling you about the history and features of the area. The first stop is at the traditional market town of Masham in Lower Wensleydale, which gained its market charter over 700 years ago in 1251. Here you can learn some of the Town’s history from your guide and see the remains of an…
What's Included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coaches with WIFI
  • Live commentary from our knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Enjoy a friendly and intimate small-group tour experience
  • Frequent stops for photos, refreshments, and restroom breaks
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at a central location near York Minster
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to attractions (all optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This day excursion from York offers a chance to delve into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and explore Herriot Country, featuring scenic Grassington (renowned for its portrayal as ‘Darrowby’ in the latest ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series), Masham (a traditional market town nestled in Lower Wensleydale), Bolton Abbey (home to the breath-taking…

Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Geir_k
May 12, 2025
Fantastic bus tour to James Herriot’s world! - Superb guiding by Chris. Many reststops and longer interesting stops at important James Herriot places. Just what we were looking for. Chris was speaking about what we were seeing. Cows, goates, nature, you name it. We loved it all.
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Dianemu2037zn
May 4, 2025
Super day out in the Dales - Mark our guide was excellent. We saw beautiful scenery and quaint villages. We consider the tour to be the highlight of our holiday.
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Steve_z
May 4, 2025
Perfect Day in Yorkshire - Mark our driver was great! Very knowledgeable of the area and what travelers want to know. Mark made it a point to learn our names and a bit about each of us. It was an amazing day for the tour, 60 degrees and sunny and very blue sky which contrasted nicely with the green Yorkshire dales. Each stop was perfectly timed and great stories and suggestions for the travel stops. The coffee breakfast stop in Masham was great the spot he suggested was perfect. Lunch in Grassington was nice, not as much James Herriot stuff as maybe we wanted. Had to rely on the memories of what the town looked like on the show. During the stop we asked Mark about how to get to Thirsk from York to see the James Herriot museum and by the next stop he provided us detailed train information update with bank holiday schedules! Thank you. It was a wonderful day and would never have seen the beautiful Yorkshire country without this outstanding tour!
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John_o
May 3, 2025
Texas couple - The trip was amazing. Our guide couldn’t have been more wonderful. We highly recommend this tour to everyone! The scenery was breathtaking!!!
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Laura_s
Apr 26, 2025
Informative, Relaxed and Fun! - Mark is super knowledgeable and makes a point of getting to know everyone on the tour. This is a beautiful, pastoral day out!
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Paul
Apr 19, 2025
If you want to Fully experience and understand the Yorkshire Moores and the Yorkshire Dales this is the tour for you!! - We were hosted for this trip by our fantastic driver and guide Mark. Mark was very accommodating to his 11 guests and made accommodation for our needs. He was extremely knowledgeable of the surroundings and told us many interesting facts and points of interest along our fun filled day.
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Lanewint
Apr 15, 2025
“Best Trip Ever!” (My daughter’s words 😁) - My daughter and I had the most amazing tour with Chris following the James Herriot trail. He was so knowledgeable, kind and eager to answer all our questions! I felt like we received a lesson in history, geography, local flora and fauna and culture. The Dales were absolutely stunning and we had such a jolly time laughing at all the lamb antics. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have a love for James Herriot and would like to get an insider’s glimpse into his country. 😁
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393felicitys
Nov 7, 2024
An informative experience with wonderful views - The driver/guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly, giving interesting information along the way. The landscape and villages in the National Park were wonderful to see.
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Robertsz167my
Oct 19, 2024
Awesome tour! - Well designed tour of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Mark, our driver & guide, was excellent. St Mary's church in Masham was interesting, the Nation Park views were awesome, Grassington was a great place to stop for lunch and Linton Falls were beautiful.
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Janice
Oct 14, 2024
A day in the Dales - We were looking for an easy way to see the Yorkshire Dales after ten days of constant busyness. The views were incredible and received a lot of information abt the area, the history, the sheep, and birds. Poor weather would impact it, we luckily had a great day. If you are looking for a lot of walking, or a fast pace, this tour does not provide that.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).