About this tour
A full-day private coach tour departing from Windermere that sweeps through the Yorkshire Dales' most striking valleys and villages. Your group travels in a spacious 16-seater Mercedes, guided through eight hours of fell scenery, historic landmarks and market-town stops. The route connects Sedbergh, the Settle-Carlisle Railway viaduct, Wensleydale, Swaledale and Reeth for lunch, with detours to Bolton Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was held) and Aysgarth Waterfalls, before looping back via Dent and Kirkby Lonsdale.
Highlights
- Settle-Carlisle Railway viaduct from Sedbergh viewpoint
- Bolton Castle, 14th-century fortress and royal prison
- Aysgarth Waterfalls, Wensleydale's dramatic three-tiered cascade
- Reeth market town with traditional pubs and cafés
- Dent village, historic knitwear centre and brewery
- Wensleydale and Swaledale valley panoramas
- Kirkby Lonsdale stone bridge and riverside setting
What to expect
You'll spend the day moving between valleys and villages by coach, with guided commentary on local history and landscape. Most stops allow brief walks of up to a few hundred metres to reach viewpoints or points of interest; the tour suits all fitness levels. Lunch is at your own expense in Reeth, where you'll find pub fare or local cafés. Other villages offer chances to browse craft shops or pick up refreshments. The pace is relaxed—you're not racing between sites, but taking time to absorb each location before moving on.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light raincoat. Attraction entry fees and meals are not included. Children and infants require their own seat; specify car seats or booster seats when booking. Foldable wheelchairs fit in the boot; note there are steps to board. Service and assistance dogs welcome—confirm at booking.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes take?
- Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1487 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes?
- 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.