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.

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Sue_d
Jul 28, 2025
Wonderful Trip! - Chris, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative. His expertise regarding Yorkshire history and All Creatures Great & Small made the trip so very enjoyable. Learning from a Yorkshire native was a plus as well. Book the trip -and hope Chris is your guide!
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Q4026tcdavidr
Jul 9, 2025
Herriot fans - Gorgeous views, and our driver (Chris) was full of helpful historical information and stories. The trip was paced well with occasional stops for photos.
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Brenth620
Jul 7, 2025
A great day in the Yorkshire Dales - We had a great day touring the sights of the Yorkshire dales. We enjoyed seeing some of the sights of “Darrowby” but mostly the views of the whole area. Our guide Chris was a great host with so much information and history of the area!
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Andrea_l
Jul 4, 2025
Amazing Scenery! - Wonderful scenery! Great little villages. Time was well spent. Great photos opportunities as well as interesting stories from the driver.
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G5242uypeterm
Jul 2, 2025
Brilliant Day. Thanks so much! - We had a fabulous day on the Yorkshire Dales Trip. Saw wonderful scenery and lovely little villages and charming sheep. The guide Chris was absolutely marvellous and so knowledgeable and helpful. His commentary was educational and enjoyable, but not overwhelming, but spot on. His driving was very professional. Minibus very comfortable. A great day, thanks so much. Peter and Lynn
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Vraghuraman
Jun 25, 2025
Excellent Trip - Highlight of our Tour - Our guide was excellent - Informative , Entertaining and helpful The Tour was well organized - The route and the spots have been chosen to showcase the beauty of the Dales with miles of Stone walls, plenty of Sheep and picture Postcard views . We are Herriot fans and the stop at Grassington on a day before a shoot was very satisfying.. There was plenty of time for stops, photos and food and also a comfy nap on the way back. We highly recommend this tour..
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Elissa_s
Jun 24, 2025
Herriot & Yorkshire Dales - Beautiful scenery! It was such fun visiting the ‘Darrowby’ sights. Chris was a wonderful guide. Thank you so much! Elissa
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292lorettag
Jun 10, 2025
Wonderful day trip! - The trip was wonderful! Chris was a great tour guide and driver. He was so knowledgable about all aspects of the trip -- the history of the area, the wildlife, the specifics of the filming of All Creatures Great and Small. And he was so adept at maneuvering the van in the tight spaces and narrow roads we encountered in the small villages. He always solicited the opinions of the passengers when it came to the stops we made along the way, the length of time we spent there, and so on. Chris was amazing and the trip was fantastic!
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Jennifer_d
Jun 8, 2025
What a lovely day out in Yorkshire! - An excellent tour from start to finish! Our tour guide Mark provided an engaging commentary and each stop was interesting and provided ample time for exploring. I loved “Darrowby” (Grassington) and we had a great lunch at the Drovers Arms from ACG&S. The Yorkshire countryside was stunning, such a pleasant day!
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Jennidabel
Jun 7, 2025
What a great day! - This was just a lovely tour! The scenery was quite magnificent and Mark provided an engaging commentary. All our stops were lovely and there was ample time to explore, and no need to hurry over lunch. The James Herriot aspect was not overdone, and I personally really enjoyed Grassington (Darrowby) and we were lucky enough to have some signage still up, as they were filming the week we visited. Would highly recommend for a fun day out from York, if you want to get a feel for the wonderful Yorkshire dales and the surrounding areas.
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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).