Mountain Goat Tours
Discover the Yorkshire Dales and see the breathtaking landscape that inspired James Herriot, the creator of All Creatures Great and Small. Travel through the rolling hills visiting historic sites such as the mighty Bolton Castle, a 14th century stronghold and place where James Herriot proposed to his wife. Explore the picturesque villages, such as Grassington and the current location for Darowby. This tour shows some of the most iconic scenery, inspirational landscapes and truly is an ideal tour for any Herriot fan.
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Head into the North York Moors National Park where you will explore the beautiful landscapes and historical sites before heading to the coast, this tour is a day to make memories you will never forget. Our first stop of the tour is Pickering, an ancient market-town on the border of the North York Moors national park. Here you can enjoy tea or coffee while meandering around the quaint town, there will also be an option to visit the church, famous for having the oldest wall paintings in England inside. From Pickering we travel into the national park itself, famed for the stunning views of heather moorland which, on a clear day, can extend for 50 miles in every direction. When the heather blooms the landscape is painted deep purple, showcasing the natural beauty of the rolling hills! We stop next in Goathland, famous for its role in the TV series Heartbeat. Here you will have a brief stop where you can see Goathland Station, which featured in the world-renowned Harry Potter movies as Hogsmead.
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The Yorkshire Dales, covering 2178 square kilometres (841 square miles), is one of England’s largest and most famous National Parks. Retaining its renowned beauty and landscapes, the Dales is a working environment, this full day tour introduces you to just that. The classic scenery of the National Park takes us deep into the Dales, you will travel through five of the famous Dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. Travelling through some of the best countryside in England we will stop to admire the views at the famous Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and Hawes – The unofficial Capital of the Dales and home to the famed Wensleydale Creamery. This tour gives a great overview of the Yorkshire Dales all in a day from York.
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