The Dales Heritage Collection
Stone villages, abbeys, and moorland vistas
Discover the Yorkshire Dales
Discover the quiet beauty and living history of the Yorkshire Dales. This curated journey leads you through honey-stone villages, winding country lanes, ancient abbeys, and sweeping moorland vistas. Stand in the ruins of Fountains Abbey, walk the same Dales roads that inspired All Creatures Great and Small, and visit the World of James Herriot museum in Thirsk — the surgery where Alf Wight wrote his chronicles of country life. Meet local artisans, walk along dry-stone walls that have stood for generations, and enjoy exclusive access to remarkable heritage sites and private estates.
What to Expect
- Guided tours of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Exploration of traditional market towns including Skipton, Settle, and Hawes
- Private visits to working farms and dry-stone walling demonstrations
- Moorland walks with expert naturalist guides
- Exclusive access to historic estates and country houses
- Traditional Yorkshire afternoon tea experiences
- Visit the World of James Herriot museum in Thirsk — birthplace of the beloved vet stories
- Visits to local cheesemakers and artisan workshops
Tour Highlights
- Fountains Abbey - magnificent 12th-century ruins
- Bolton Abbey and the Strid woodland walks
- The Three Peaks (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough)
- Traditional Wensleydale Creamery
- Malham Cove and Gordale Scar
- Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle Railway
- World of James Herriot museum, Thirsk
- Historic market days in traditional Dales towns
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Wharfedale
Arrive in Yorkshire, afternoon exploration of Bolton Abbey estate and the Strid woodland walks, welcome dinner featuring local produce.
Day 2: Fountains Abbey & Ripon
Morning visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, explore the historic cathedral city of Ripon, afternoon at leisure in the city.
Day 3: James Herriot Country & Wensleydale
Morning visit to the World of James Herriot museum in Thirsk, the very surgery where Alf Wight wrote his famous tales. Journey through Wensleydale, visit the traditional creamery in Hawes, afternoon moorland walk with naturalist guide.
Day 4: Three Peaks & Ribblesdale
Scenic drive through Three Peaks country, visit Ribblehead Viaduct, explore Settle market town, evening at traditional Dales inn.
Day 5: Malham & Departure
Morning walk to Malham Cove, final Yorkshire afternoon tea, departure or continue to Lake District.
See the Dales Come to Life
Experience the beauty and heritage of the Yorkshire Dales through our visual story.
Watch the Visual StoryDuration & Pricing
This collection is typically offered as a 5-day experience but can be customised to your preferred length.
Final pricing depends on group size, accommodation preferences, and seasonal availability.Price on request. Contact us to discuss your group size, interests, and dates for a personalised quotation.
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