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Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Tour
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Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Tour

By Mountain Goat Tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Transport in a Mercedes Viano (6 passengers)
  • Driver/Guide for the day;
  • On board commentary in English.
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Hardraw Force
What's not included
  • Lunch and refreshments.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK
    We can pick up from various hotels in Kendal, Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside & Grasmere.
Pickup details
  • We can pick up from various hotels in Kendal, Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside & Grasmere, please specific where you are staying when booking.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3395P55

      • Tour Type
      • This tour is a guided scenic mini-coach tour, but there are times when you will have the option to walk up to a few hundred metres to take in a view or point of interest.
      • Lunch Stop
      • You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour. During this tour we will stop in Reeth where there are either a traditional Yorkshire Pub or local caf
      • Clothing & Footwear
      • We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.
      • Assistance Dogs
      • We are happy to accept assistance dogs only on this tour. Please contact us to advise us in advance.
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3395P55

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        Had a wonderful morning trip out today with very knowledgeable and friendly driver Shery. Enjoyed all aspects, will definitely do this tour again.
        Written December 10, 2024
      • keio2020
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic
        Had an amazing experience on our Lake District tour with Derek as our guide! His knowledge of the area was incredible—he shared fascinating insights about the history, landscapes, and even the hidden gems most people miss. Derek’s passion for the Lake District really brought the tour to life, from pointing out snow-capped peaks to explaining the stories behind the waterfalls and lakes. He kept the group engaged with a perfect mix of humor, fun facts, and genuine enthusiasm. Thanks to Derek, we left feeling inspired and connected to this stunning part of the world. Highly recommend this tour if you’re lucky enough to have him as your guide!
        Written December 3, 2024
      • X4642EVmartab
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A day in Yorkshire Dales
        We went on a tour with Trevor as our guide and it was excellent. He is a very knowledgeable person and a great driver. He has shown us all the sights, made stops to allow some time to take pictures and told us interesting facts about the area. I will definitely recommend Mountain Goat Tours to my friends.
        Written December 3, 2024
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        10 Lakes
        I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Derek our Tour Guide and Driver was excellent. His knowledge and experience of the Lakes was outstanding. Highly recommended.
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      • DHuddersfield
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic Scenic Day Tour
        Prompt pick up from our hotel by Mark who was our excellent driver/guide for the day. Courteous and careful driver. Commentary relevant and informative. Stunning scenery with plenty of photo/coffee and loo stops. We highly recommend this tour.
        Written November 26, 2024
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        Amazing experience.
        Did the 10 lake tour with Tony as our guide. His professionalism and knowledge was incredible. Such a top bloke Appropriate humour and so many facts about the Lakes Would hugely recommend. I'll definitely recommend and hopefully do this trip again in the future.
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        The most beautifuliest experience during the trip.
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      • G9018BAgaryb
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoy the scenery and learn about the area.
        If like us you are new to the Lake district then this tour is ideal. Mark our driver was very knowledgeable and the views that you get are beautiful. Just the right amount of time to wander and take photos at the stops. I was pleased not to be driving along some of the narrow roads and it was great to be able to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
        Written November 2, 2024
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        Written October 31, 2024
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      • gerianneb2024
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        TOP NOTCH TOUR!
        Mountain Goat - All Creatures Great & Small tour this October, 2024 was absolutely the best day ever! Our guide John was so informative. He reviewed Yorkshire history and tied it into the place names we drove through, explained the topography, the reasons there are hawthorn hedgerows in some areas and stone walls in others. We saw sites where All Creatures was filmed. John navigated the most narrow of roads carefully and stopped for photos at many breathtakingly beautiful spots. I cannot wait to go on another Mt Goat tour! I would never have seen or learned as much just driving myself. My only recommendation is that they add Harrogate as a starting point of tours. The town is always full of visitors who would appreciate the convenience of boarding the bus in Harrogate as well as the top notch service Mountain Goat provides!
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      Robert G
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Couples
      John was our guide on October 1st. He did a great job driving in bad weather, and narrating facts and historical vignettes into a coherent arc. I appreciated the word studies and etymologies he shared about place names. John was funny without making jokes, told uplifting stories, and added (appropriately) personal experience to establish context for some of the sites visited. We covered a lot of ground in the Dales. John’s patience with a bus of senior citizens, intelligence and creativity of presentation made the day enjoyably fun.
      Written October 1, 2024
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      Hello robertgG7347UM, Thank you for the great review. We are delighted to hear that John's character and personality helped you have a great experience touring around the outstanding Yorkshire Dales. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best Wishes, Mountain Goat
      Written October 4, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Andreas M
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Couples
      Ben was an excellent driver and a very friendly and personable tour guide. He had almost lexical knowledge, which he conveyed to his guests competently and understandably. Maybe a little break sometimes would have been relaxing for everyone, but the entertainment factor was very high. We would travel with him again at any time and highly recommend him.
      Written August 1, 2024
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      Hi AndreasM1965 Thank you for joining us on our Yorkshire Dales Tour. We are so happy you had a great experience with our driver guide Ben. All of our York drivers are so knowledgeable about the area. As there is so much beauty and history in the Yorkshire area, we try and make the experience worth it by including as much as possible, whilst also taking regular breaks for photos and a leg stretch where possible. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our trip and we hope to see you again soon! Best Wishes Mountain Goat
      Written August 4, 2024
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      Doraisingam M
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2023 • Family
      The trip was excellent and insightful. Our tour guide/driver John was very knowledgeable and very articulate. Enjoyed his commentaries that made the dales and vales come alive for us. Yorkshire Dales are steeped in history and John’s narration gave us eyes to see. Wonderful trip!
      Written October 21, 2023
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      Hi doraisingamm Thank you very much for sharing your 5* review and very pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with John!!
      Written November 22, 2023
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      Lauren L
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Solo
      The Dales tour was the highlight of my trip to York. Barry, our guide for the day, is an absolute gem -- he was very conscientious about every traveler and had a wealth of information to share at every stopping point. The landscape was breathtaking, there were plenty of stops for photos and plenty of gentle walking opportunities throughout the day too. The coach was clean and well-maintained and everything about the tour was easy and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful day!
      Written November 15, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      It sounds like Barry did a fantastic job showcasing the Yorkshire Dales! It’s always great to hear that a guide’s expertise really enhances the experience. The Dales are such a special place, and with a knowledgeable guide like Barry, I’m sure you got to experience some hidden gems. Thank you so much for choosing to book with us at Mountain Goat.
      Written December 11, 2024
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      Marvin C
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022 • Couples
      Great trip through the quaint towns and wide open spaces of the Dales! Our guide and driver, Matt, exceeded our expectations in many ways. He was very knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, accommodating our requests and adapting the tour to our interests. In the few cases when he did not have an answer to a question, he supplied it at the next stop. We especially enjoyed his sense of humor!
      Written July 22, 2022
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      Thanks for your 5* review of our Yorkshire Dales tour private option, we are so happy to hear that you had a great trip through the Dales with Matt, enjoying his sense of humour and the tour in general. We hope to see you again Best wishes Mountain Goat
      Written July 31, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Llew O
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We boarded the bus by York minster, met by driver ,Lee. He welcomed us all and throughout, was very knowledgeable and most helpful whenever was asked a question. I would highly recommend this tour, if you want to see more than York.
      Written April 17, 2022
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      Hi LlewO, Thank you for reviewing our tour, I am pleased to read you had a excellent day with our driver-guide Lee in York. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
      Written April 23, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      pamlucas2014
      Edinburgh, UK117 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022 • Couples
      Did the Yorkshire Dales Tour
      From York. There was only my husband and I and our driver/tour guide Trevor . Had the most interesting day visiting lovely villages, waterfalls an Abbey and a castle. Lovely lunch stop in pub with real roaring log fire . Trevor was very knowledgeable . Definitely recommend this company .
      Written April 1, 2022
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      Thomas K
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Couples
      A very enjoyable tour mainly thanks to John S absolute gentleman who was very pleasant and knowledgeable throught tour.
      Written October 3, 2024
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      Hello thomaskE5860WP, Thank you for leaving this review. We are so happy to hear that John gave you a great experience out with us. We hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes, Mountain Goat
      Written October 8, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mark S
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022 • Friends
      Fantastic day out, Matt was fun, engaging and knowledgeable and made the day really interesting. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
      Written July 21, 2022
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your great review of our Yorkshire Dales tour private option, We are so happy to hear that you had a fabntastic day with Matt our driver guide and thank you for the reccomendation, highly appreicated Best wishes Mountain Goat
      Written July 31, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Matthew T
      Sydney, Australia4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2019 • Couples
      We spent a delightful day with Steve (Feb 14) seeing the Dales. He was so lovely, and very well-informed. The scenery was breathtaking, the bus trip was smooth and comfortable, and there was one only other person on the trip. It couldn't have been better. Highly recommended. Thanks Steve and Mountain Goat Tours.
      Written February 15, 2019
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