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Guided Yorkshire Dales Tours with Mountain Goat

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Why You Will LOVE the Yorkshire Dales

Robin Hoods Bay & the Jurassic Coast

Medieval castles & stately homes

Visit two National Parks

Stunning landscapes

Fantastic photo opportunities

North York Moors & Whitby

Full day from £56.00

Highlights Include Attractions - Beautiful Scenery - Coast - Local Food & Drink - National Park - Viewpoints

Yorkshire Dales from the Lake District

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Yorkshire Dales from York

Highlights Include Beautiful Scenery - Castles - Historic Houses - Local Food & Drink - National Park - Nature & Wildlife - Viewpoints - Villages - Waterfalls

All Creatures Great and Small

Highlights Include Attractions - Beautiful Scenery - Castles - Film & TV Locations - Historic Houses - Local Food & Drink - Museums - National Park - Nature & Wildlife - Short Walks - Viewpoints - Villages

The historic county of Yorkshire is home to outstanding scenery, rich culture and rugged dales countryside.

Departing daily from central York, Mountain Goat guided tours allow you to explore the best of Yorkshire without the hassle of driving.

Our full day and half day guided tours cover the must-see places in Yorkshire including its two National Parks, The Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Our award-winning tours of the Yorkshire dales depart from York, Bowness, Manchester, Windermere and more, we also offer a Private Hire service from any location in the UK.

Travel through some of the UK’s most iconic scenery and discover historic towns, magnificent stately homes, quaint villages, commanding castles and tranquil abbeys.

Our friendly and knowledgeable drivers will tell you all about our favourite destinations from across the county.

Our full day and half day guided tours include some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, from crags and pavements to an underground labyrinth of caves.

Each Yorkshire valley or 'dale' has its own distinct character, set against expansive heather moorland tops.

Stone-built villages sit amongst traditional farming landscapes of field barns, drystone walls and flower-rich hay meadows, and show how the area has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have lived and worked here.

Don’t miss out on one of the most historically rich regions in the world, spectacular waterfalls and ancient broadleaved woodland.

Here at Mountain Goat, we offer a wide range of half or full day tours, available through both the summer and winter months.

Our tours cover all areas of the two Yorkshire National Parks ensuring you don't miss any of the breathtaking natural views.

If you would like more information on our guided tours of Yorkshire  contact us today.

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Places to see in Yorkshire

Aysgarth Falls

Aysgarth Falls are Yorkshires most visited waterfalls and famed for its role in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. These stunning falls are found half way along the famous Wensleydale Valley, 3 miles from Castle Bolton and consist of 3 spectacular drops over a kilometre.

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Bolton Abbey

Out of all the great abbey ruins in Yorkshire it is Bolton with its riverside setting that is often referred to as the most picturesque. Immortalised by Wordsworth and painted by Turner it sits on the very edge of the winding River Wharfe surrounded by hills and ancient forest.

Bolton Castle

During the Late Tudor and Stuart Periods, Bolton Castle was often embroiled in the politics of the era. First it was caught up as a base for the “Pilgrimage of Grace” the northern nobles uprising against the Henry VIII Dissolution of the Monasteries. Decades later Queen Elizabeth I had Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned in the towering fortress shortly after her forced abdication from the Throne of Scotland. In 1644 the castle was the scene of Parliamentarian siege as change sweep the country during the English Civil war.

Brontes Parsonage

The Bronte Sisters are up there with Britain’s greatest literary names. 200 years after their births their stories are still iconic and read all over the world. The Parsonage, where the girls were raised is a pilgrimage site for fans and remains much as it were when they were writing their novels.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard is one of Britain’s finest and most famous Stately Homes and it is situated just 30 minutes from York. Building of this stunning home started in 1699 taking over 100 years to complete. The estate has been owned by the Howard family since 1566 and we believe it makes a perfect start or end to a day out around North Yorkshire.

You can’t talk about Goathland without mentioning Heartbeat or Harry Potter. The 90’s TV show has transformed this once sleepy little village into one of the most visited places in the North York Moors. People from all of the world stop by to enjoy the scenic setting of the 1960’s police drama which has barely changed in 50 years. The iconic little station, a short walk from the village centre was magically transformed into Hogsmeade for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone ensuring the village is visited by a new generation of fans for years to come. The station is also a main stop for the North York Moors Railway, England's most popular heritage railway line which connects Whitby and Pickering by Steam train.

Heartbeat Country

Explore the rolling landscape made famous by the popular TV show Heartbeat, For several seasons the show was filmed on location in the moorland village of Goathland and the surrounding moors. Fans of the TV show Heartbeat will instantly recognise the scene as the fictional village of Aidensfield, with sheep grazing on the village green, the pub and Scripps Garage as popular locations from the show. Travel along the surrounding moorland roads where the opening credits follow the old police car as it makes its way across the unique landscape.

Herriot Country

Enjoy the stunning scenery that James Herriot brought to the world in his charming tales of a vets life and career in the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of the Popular books and TV series can stand in his footsteps taking in some of his favourite views and follow the steep and winding routes he might have taken a thousand times on his rounds. Visit some of the real James Herriot and the fictional TV series locations.

Jervaulx Abbey

Jervaul Abbey is an enchanting, atmospheric ruin set in the incredible Yorkshire Dales. The countries largest privately owned Cistercian Abbey is open to visitors from dusk til dawn. Throughout it's restoration the Burdon family have focused on maintaining the peace and tranquility of Jervaulx. We're sure you'll love this incredible place! 

Pickering is home to the southern terminus of the North York Moors Railway, England’s most popular heritage steam railway. Explore the beautifully renovated Victorian station where you may be lucky enough to see the steam train arrive, still an awe inspiring sight. Above the town stands the less known St Peters and St Pauls Church where you will find one of Yorkshire best kept secrets, huge murals from the 15th century adorn both sides of the knave depicting myth, legend and biblical stories.

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Reeth is an old lead mining centre located in a stunning location overlooking the famous valley of Swaledale. Built around its village green it is a popular location as a meeting point for walkers and cyclists as they head off on the adventures around the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Rievaulx Terrace

Rievaulx Terrace, located in the North York Moors National Park, is a 18th-century landscape garden containing two temples.

Follow a meandering path through a woodland area to the Tuscan Temple and then the grass terrace to see the Iconic Temple where you can discover beautifully preserved plaster work paintings and a 13th century tiled floor which was re-laid in the 1920's.

Exploring the temples and beautiful gardens to find out how the rich society of the Georgian era spent their days at Rievaulx Terrace.

From the terrace view Rievaulx Abbey, a 12 th century Abbey located deep into the Ryedale Valley, "Rievaulx" is literally the French for Ryedale.

The terrace has been home to a number of art exhibitions over the years and the grounds will play host to installations from various artists.

Robin Hoods Bay

Robin Hoods Bay is one of our favourite towns in the North York Moors famed for its quaint and charming stone cottages clinging to the edges of the cliffs and the drops into the North Sea. Its cottages were built so close together that smugglers would move their goods from the beach to cliff top totally unnoticed by customs and excise officers.

Ryedale Folk Museum

Ryedale Folk Museum is located in the small, North Yorkshire village of Hutton-le-Hole, about seven miles North-West of Pickering and located in the North York Moors National Park.

The first written record of the village comes from the Domesday Book, where a village called Hoton is recorded.

It was a small village even then, with 8 carucates of land, enough to support 8 families. The village name was transformed over the medieval period, from Hedge-Hoton to Hoton under Heg, to Hewton, and then in the 17th century Hutton in the Hole.

The present name Hutton-le-Hole only appeared in the 19th century. But what does the peculiar name mean?

Several theories have been put forward, but the most likely is that 'Hole' refers to burial mounds. Several ancient burial mounds can be found around nearby Barmoor, so it seems plausible that the name simply means 'the place near the burial mound'.

The Folk Museum itself is home to a wealth of traditional buildings from around the area which have been rescued from destruction and rebuilt. Some of the historic buildings to explore include an Elizabethian manor, historical shops, a workshop, barns, cottages and an iron age round house. 

The museum gives visitors a taste of what life was like in Ryedale from the medieval period to the present day.

One of Yorkshires 2 UNESCO Heritage sites. Sir Titus Salt built the world’s first model village and his textile mill on the banks of the river Aire and christened it Saltaire, his life changing idea to take his workers from the slums of Bradford helped increase life expectancy by more than double. The mill, a grade II listed building has now been transformed into a museum, gallery, shopping and eatery but its original architecture remains and is a sight to behold. There will be plenty of time to wander around the gallery, museum and enjoy refreshments.

Swaledale is one of the most northerly of the dales and it has perhaps the wildest, most unspoilt scenery in the National Park. Many of the villages and tiny hamlets - such as Gunnerside (from 'Gunnar's saetr') - still carry the names given to them by  Viking farmers  who settled here over a thousand years ago.

Swaledale is also famous for its wildflower meadows, heather moors and waterfalls, the region is also home to some of Yorkshire's best walking and cycling. When it comes to peace, tranquillity and natural beauty, few locations offer more.

Whitby is known as the Jewel of the Yorkshire Coast, Whitby is built around the natural harbour created as the River Esk drains into the North Sea. Over the years this harbour became one of the country’s most important ports culminating in Captain James Cook setting sail from there on his voyage around the World to discover Australia.

Whitby is also well known for being home to the best fish and chips in Yorkshire!

Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales has many moods; it can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil.

It includes some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, from crags and pavements to an underground labyrinth of caves. Each valley or 'dale' has its own distinct character, set against expansive heather moorland tops.

Stone-built villages sit amongst traditional farming landscapes of field barns, drystone walls, flower-rich hay meadows and show how the area has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have lived and worked here.

Spectacular waterfalls and ancient broadleaved woodland contrast with the scattered remains of former mine workings and other rural industries which remind us of the area's rich industrial heritage.

Together, nature and people have created a special landscape of immense beauty and character.

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Yorkshire Dales Tour from York - 1 Day

Visit the Yorkshire Dales from York on a one day tour of the region. The Yorkshire Dales is a national park famous for its beautiful scenery, picturesque towns, stunning castles and a breathtakingly peaceful atmosphere. Highlights of the tour include visits to the towns of Ripon, Masham & Grassington, admiring the stunning scenery and waterfalls at Aysgarth, and a visit to Bolton Castle. This Yorkshire Dales tour is available on selected dates from York and includes a professional guide and transportation with a maximum of 16 people.

highlights:

• Depart York and head into the Yorkshire Dales countryside passing through the small town of Boroughbridge
• Visit Ripon, a cathedral city with a population of fewer than 17,000 people. See the impressive stone cathedral and pass through the bustling market square
• Visit Masham, a vibrant market town situated on the banks of the River Ure, famous for its breweries and steam engines and annual sheep fair
• Continue the drive through the beautiful scenic Yorkshire Dales countryside, pausing to look at Middleham Castle and stopping in the town of Leyburn
• Stop for lunch in the village of Reeth, which is set in an extraordinary location on a plateau above a river, surrounded by hills and moors.
• The afternoon of this Yorkshire Dales tour from York begins with a visit to the 14th Century Bolton Castle. Learn more about its history and heritage
• Continue the drive through the stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside, passing picturesque villages and stopping to admire the waterfalls at Aysgarth Falls
• Visit Grassington, a picturesque market town. You’ll have free time to explore its local shops and pretty market square
• Return to York, admiring more of the Yorkshire Dales countryside along the way
• Tour departs at 09:15
• Departure point: Opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster, Y01 7EF
• It’s important to bring comfortable shoes and rain gear
• The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic or operational reasons

Tour includes:

• A professional tour guide
• Small group tour in a 16 seater minibus

Tour excludes:

• Gratuities (optional)

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Tours and excursions

If you want someone to take the strain by organising your trip, or want to be able to admire the view as you pass along our narrow lanes then there are some great companies out there to travel with.

BOBH – Day Trips from York

Operating regular Day Trips from York to the Yorkshire Dales and Bronte Country as well as Private Half and Full-Day Guided Tours of the National Park, with pick-ups from York, Leeds or Harrogate for groups of 1-4, 5-8 or 9-16 people.

Mountain Goat Tours

Small group scheduled and private tours to the Yorkshire Dales, available throughout the year, departing from York, Manchester or Windermere.

Real Yorkshire Tours

Specialising in small group driver guided trips, you get to explore the area with Blue Badge Guides with a real knowledge of their area. 

Yorkshire & Beyond

Run by Blue Badge Guides to Yorkshire, Kirsty and Linda organise a range of scheduled and bespoke tours. These are fully accompanied tours to let you relax and really discover the area.

Coatham Coaches

Based in Teesside and running trips to the Yorkshire Dales. 

Travel Style Tours

Coach company offering a range of itineraries to the Dales including themed breaks. 

Caledonian Travel

Coach company with a  wide range of tours and day trips.

Lost Earth Adventures

For those looking for a challenge – organised trips for groups, families and individuals.

Please get in  touch  if you are a company and feel you should be included on this page.

Day Trips from York

Explore the spectacular scenery of yorkshire on our day trips from york., hotel pick-up and drop-off included.

Our day trips from York start with collection from your hotel in the city – so you won’t have to set off early to get to a different meeting point.

The Smallest Group Sizes ANYWHERE!

We are proud to have the smallest group sizes in Yorkshire – on most tours we allow for a maximum of FIVE or SEVEN . This means you’ll be guaranteed a great seat, you’ll always get a great view out of the window and you’ll be able to get to know your driver-guide!

What’s more, our smaller touring vehicles mean we can get off the main roads, avoid the traffic and find the real highlights of Yorkshire. The back lanes, rural roads and farm tracks that criss-cross their way around the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales offer the best possible view of Yorkshire’s magnificent countryside. Our guides love to take you on these ‘secret’ routes so that you get an unrivalled look at Yorkshire’s unforgettable beauty.

Yorkshire Steam Train Tours with Local Guides

All of our guides are Yorkshire natives, born and bred in “God’s Own Country”. On each tour you’ll find out about the history of Yorkshire, learn about Yorkshire’s wildlife, its industry, farming, culture, food, drink… and you’ll benefit from a Yorkshireman’s insight into life in England’s biggest (and best!) county.

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Steam Trains, Whitby & the Moors

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off is INCLUDED on this tour of the Yorkshire countryside which includes an unforgettable steam train ride, the Yorkshire coast at Whitby and the amazing North York Moors. Steam train tickets are included and you’ll enjoy a truly small-group experience – with ONLY 7 PEOPLE PER GROUP .

• BOOK DIRECT and enjoy FREE ENTRY to the World of James Herriot Museum
• Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off - just 6 people per group!

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

Discover the spectacular scenery of “All Creatures Great & Small” and experience the incredible beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on this unforgettable full-day tour from York. Hotel pick-up & drop-off in York is included as well as the smallest group size in York – just 6 people per group .

Private Full and Half-Day Tours available from York, Harrogate or Thirsk throughout the year!

Moors, whitby & the yorkshire steam railway day trip from york.

This trip provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, including Hutton-le-Hole, Goathland and the seaside town of Whitby, as well as take a Steam Train ride from Whitby to Goathland on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Whitby & The North York Moors Day Trip from York

This trip provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, as well as explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, with stops at the Kilburn White Horse, Helmsley, and Goathland.

Yorkshire Dales National Park Day Trip from York

This trip provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, the home of Wensleydale Cheese!

Herriot & Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

This trip provides the opportunity to explore Herriot Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the picturesque town of Grassington, Masham, Bolton Abbey and Linton Falls

Private Full and Half-Day Tours of Yorkshire

Private Tours to the North York Moors & Whitby, Yorkshire Dales and Herriot Country from York, Harrogate or Thirsk, just for your family/group, on any day

Gift Certificate for a BOBH Day Trip from York

This Gift Certificate entitles the recipient to place(s) on any of our Day Trips from York to the North York Moors & Whitby, Yorkshire Dales, or Herriot Country

We are a local, family-owned tour operator and our business is showing the very best of our beautiful county to visitors from around the world. Our friendly, guided, small-group Day Trips all start from central York (near York Minster) and visit the magnificent North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, Herriot Country and Bronte Country, including Whitby, Helmsley, Goathland, the NY Moors Railway, the Kilburn White Horse, Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Askrigg, Kettlewell, The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge, Masham, Grassington (Darrowby in the TV series 'All Creatures, Great and Small') Haworth, Bolton Abbey, Bingley Five Rise Locks, Linton Falls and lots more hidden places. Private Group Tours are also available from York, Harrogate and Thirsk. Join us for #ProperFunInYorkshire!