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In the Lake District from: Kirkby Lonsdale, Oxenholme, Windermere
Overview
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.
What is included in this tour:
- Full Day Tour
- Experienced driver for your safety on the steep, narrow and twisty Lakeland roads and a knowledgeable guide to provide expert commentary throughout the tour
- Small group of up to 7 people for a more flexible and personalised experience
- Use of personal radio communication technology to keep you in-touch with your guide when you are off the minibus (where applicable)
Itinerary
- Barbon - A drive over the moor and down the long, remote Barbondale valley full of spectacular scenery
- Dent - A tiny traditional Dales village full of history & charm and a drive through Dentdale for a stop to take in the amazing view
- Garsdale - Drive past the highest railway station in England as we head out across the moorland towards Garsdale Head
- Buttertubs Pass - 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
- 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
- Gunnerside - A mine-workers traditional village and then on, over the spectacular high moors for incredible views
- Arkengarthdale - Drive through part of the Dales that sounds like it comes from "Lord of the Rings"!
- 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
- Bolton Castle - We stop at Bolton Castle to learn about its history and see the amazing views across Wensleydale
- Aysgarth Falls - See the stunning waterfalls that were used in a scene from "Robin Hodd, Prince of Thieves"
- Hawes - A stop of in the village of Hawes is essential if visiting the Yorkshire Dales
- Ribblehead Viaduct - Take a look at this amazing construction carrying the railway across the moorland
