The Yorkshire Dales are renowned for their spectacular scenery, where rolling green hills, traditional dry-stone walls, limestone crags and historic ruins surround picturesque towns and villages. The region has also become closely associated with All Creatures Great and Small, making it the perfect setting for this memorable tour from York.
Your first stop is Grassington, the attractive village transformed into Darrowby for the modern television series. Explore its charming Market Square, independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs while discovering familiar locations seen on screen.
From Grassington, travel through the beautiful scenery of Wharfedale before crossing Beggarman’s Pass, the highest road in the Yorkshire Dales. Along the way, pass several important filming locations, including St Michael and All Angels Church in Hubberholme, used for James and Helen’s wedding, and Yockenthwaite Farm, which appears as the Alderson family farm.
Enjoy magnificent views across Wensleydale as the route descends into Hawes, known as the “Capital of the Dales”. Here, you’ll have free time to explore the town, enjoy lunch in a local pub or café, or visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery and sample its celebrated cheese.
After lunch, continue through Wensleydale to Aysgarth Falls, a beautiful series of waterfalls also featured in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Take time to enjoy the woodland scenery and capture photographs of this memorable location.
The final stop is Bolton Castle, an impressive 14th-century fortress used as the setting where James Herriot proposed to Helen in the original television series. Photograph its magnificent exterior and admire panoramic views across Wensleydale before returning to York through more of the Yorkshire Dales’ outstanding countryside.