About this tour
Explore the Yorkshire Dales on your own terms with a private eight-hour driver and vehicle from York. Visit four charming Dales villages—Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and Hawes—each offering distinct character and walking opportunities. The tour centrepiece is Hawes, where you can tour the Wensleydale Creamery to see how Yorkshire's famous cheese is made. Bolton Castle overlooks the landscape en route. Your local driver handles navigation while you soak in rolling hills, dry-stone walls and authentic market-town atmosphere.
Highlights
- Bolton Castle commanding views across Wensleydale
- Wensleydale Creamery cheese-making demonstrations and tastings
- Four distinct Dales villages at your own pace
- Hotel collection and return included
- Air-conditioned comfort with regular comfort stops
- Groups up to 15 passengers, flexible routing
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your York accommodation and heads into the National Park. The route weaves through moorland and valleys, stopping at villages where you can stretch your legs, browse independent shops or grab coffee. Hawes is the longest stop—allow time to walk through the creamery's production floor, watch cheesemakers at work and sample the product in the farm shop. Weather permitting, you'll visit Bolton Castle ruins for panoramic photos. The pace is unhurried; your driver knows quiet spots for photos and can suggest short walks. Winter months (November–March) may alter the route depending on conditions and attraction closures.
Good to know
Bring layers; Dales weather changes quickly. Entrance fees to attractions are separate. The creamery shop stocks cheese and gifts. Service animals need advance notice. Children under five require their own car seat. Wheelchairs accommodated with a companion to assist.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York take?
- Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York runs for approximately 8h 15m.
- How much does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York cost?
- Prices start from GBP $595 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.