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 - Embark on a journey to Lower Wensleydale, where the Tour Guide will share insights into the area’s rich history and attractions. The first destination is the historic market town of Masham, which received its market charter in 1251, over 700 years ago. Visitors can delve into the town’s past with the guide, view the remnants 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.

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Waynea353
Mar 13, 2026
Excellent - Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. An excellent guide and full of interesting information. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Dkeith
Oct 27, 2025
One good tour - A good tour that more than met out expectations. Well paced, varied stops (some purely scenic, others with more to see and do) and informative guide. Group size (about 16 or so) was just right to minimize time spent getting on/off the bus. It is a bit of a run from Yorkshire itself to the dales so be prepared and , as noted, things were overall well paced.
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Travelbum492
Oct 20, 2025
A great way to see the Dales - Our driver did a great job narrating our tour. We had stops for tea, lunch, and photos. A great way to see the Dales.......
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384loisk
Oct 14, 2025
Autumn day exploring the Dales - Our guide, Chris was an excellent wealth of knowledge and the trip offered lovely opportunities to explore the Dales and enjoy all the communities had to offer. It offered a nice balance of exploration and travel.
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Bradm415
Oct 13, 2025
Don't Miss a Tour with Best of Britain when Visiting York - We had already enjoyed the Yorkshire Dales Day Trip earlier and were so impressed with Best of Britain tours that we wanted to take another one. We are very glad we did! Our guide, Chris, was very accommodating and knowledgeable. It is such a great way to learn, traveling in a comfortable van, with great drivers, beautiful scenery and meaningful information being imparted along the way.
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Catherine_g
Oct 10, 2025
A perfect day in the Dales - Perfect day for me. Mark our driver explained a lot of very interesting things along the way. The photo stops, toilet were perfectly planned. He was always in the small care with us 😉. Covered with a little rain but so it is the usual weather in the region. Do not trust the eternal blue sky of the magnificent series All creatures great and small 🫠. I recommend without hesitation!
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Sara
Oct 7, 2025
This is the one - The trip with Chris was exactly what we wanted. We learned so much about the area, way beyond what we expected. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history, how things are connected and was charming. He has the historian’s flair for telling stories that make facts come alive.
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Linda
Oct 6, 2025
A perfect way to spend the day, absolutely gorgeous countryside. - Chris our guide was brilliant, a wealth of information about the history of the area, and the sheep! An absolute perfect day!
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Diana_j
Oct 6, 2025
Baa! Loved the Dales! - This tour had a convenient meeting point. The tour went to many sites we recognized from the current iteration of All Creatures and our tour guide pointed out many things we would have missed otherwise.
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Ruth_c
Mar 13, 2026
Herriot and Yorkshire Dales trip - Our driver and tour guide, Mark was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us all sorts of interesting information. We thoroughly enjoyed our day to the Yorkshire Dales. Thank you Mark.
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From $105
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).