Yorkshire Dales Ultimate Tour from Windermere

Step just outside of the Lake District and discover some of the most outstandingly beautiful scenery anywhere in Britain on this popular Yorkshire Dales tour. You will see absolutely breathtaking scenery, spectacular waterfalls, vast, open moors and narrow roads which wind up to incredible views stretching down the Dales for miles and miles. You can walk the cobbled streets of a tiny village packed with tales, legends and history; stroll through a bustling traditional Dales market town and even see the romantic ruined castle where a Queen was imprisoned. Dry stone walls, the traditional Dales cow byres and whitewashed farms dot the landscape where the native breed sheep and cattle wander. Away from the crowds and the bustle you will fall in love with this remarkable, timeless place and the friendly people you will meet. Spectacular views everywhere you look and just a short drive from the Lake District.

Meeting Point

Windermere

Windermere LA23, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Oxenholme

Oxenholme, Kendal LA9, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Oxenholme Railway Station ticket office on the Southbound side. Postcode: LA9 7HF What3Words: ///daily.slate.rift They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you near the toilet block in the car park at Devil's Bridge. Postcode: LA6 2DF What3Words: ///warm.shepherds.asking They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

What's included:

• Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
• Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
• Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
• Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
• Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
• All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 25 minutes

Windermere

Windermere

A potential pickup point

3 minutes

Oxenholme

Oxenholme, Kendal LA9, UK

A potential pickup point

3 minutes

Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale

A potential pickup point

3 minutes

Barbon

Barbon

A drive over the moor and down the long, remote Barbondale valley full of spectacular scenery

5 minutes

Dent

Dent

A tiny traditional Dales village full of history & charm and a drive through Dentdale for a stop to take in the amazing view

30 minutes

Garsdale

Garsdale

Drive past the highest railway station in England as we head out across the moorland towards Garsdale Head

5 minutes

Buttertubs Pass

Muker, DL11 6DR

Drive down this famous, steep, high pass stopping to see for miles down both beautiful Wensleydale and Swaledale. Stop to see the famous limestone rock formations

15 minutes

Muker

Muker

Surrounded by characteristically picturesque cow byres, traditional dry-stone walls and spectacular hay meadows full of flowers in early summer and on through the gorgeous Swaledale

5 minutes

Gunnerside

Gunnerside

A mine-workers traditional village and then on, over the spectacular high moors for incredible views

5 minutes

Arkengarthdale

Arkengarthdale

Drive through part of the Dales that sounds like it comes from "Lord of the Rings"!

5 minutes

Reeth

Reeth

This is your lunch stop in this sleepy Dales village with time to explore before heading over the wide open landscape of Grinton Moor for another stop and incredible views

1 hour

Bolton Castle

Leyburn, DL8 4ET

We stop at Bolton Castle to learn about its history and see the amazing views across Wensleydale

10 minutes

Aysgarth Falls

Aysgarth, DL8 3TH

See the stunning waterfalls that were used in a scene from "Robin Hodd, Prince of Thieves"

30 minutes

Hawes

Hawes

A stop of in the village of Hawes is essential if visiting the Yorkshire Dales

30 minutes

Ribblehead Viaduct

Low Sleights Rd, , Ingleton, LA6 3AU

Take a look at this amazing construction carrying the railway across the moorland

5 minutes