MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Description
Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Visit the picturesque towns of Hawes and Haworth, the home of the Bronte sisters Admire Malham Cove and the Ribblehead Viaduct Discover the highest single-drop waterfall in the UK, Hardraw Force Taste some of the countrys favourite cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery
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Itinerary
Step off the bus and into literary history with a 45-minute stop in Haworth, a charming hillside village best known as the home of the Brontë sisters. At the top of the village stands the Brontë Parsonage Museum (exterior viewing only), where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë lived and wrote their world-renowned novels. The churchyard and nearby St Michael and All Angels Church offer striking photo opportunities and a quiet moment of reflection.
Are you a cheese lover? Wensleydale Creamery is a must-visit destination for food lovers and anyone curious about Yorkshire’s rich culinary heritage. The Creamery itself is a charming mix of tradition and modern craftsmanship. From the outside, its stone buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape, while inside lies a world of flavour and history. Visitors can explore the Cheese Shop, where you can sample and buy the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, alongside a wide selection of local and artisan varieties. Whilst at the Creamery, take advantage of either the cafe or in house restaurant to sustain yourself for the rest of the day.
Step off the bus into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and experience one of the region’s most spectacular natural sights. The Hardraw Force Waterfall stop offers visitors immediate access to the stunning landscapes and rich heritage of Wensleydale. Just a short stroll from the stop, through the historic Green Dragon Inn, lies Hardraw Force – England’s highest single-drop waterfall. Hidden within a wooded gorge, this dramatic 100-foot cascade is a truly unforgettable sight. Whether it’s in full flow after rainfall or gently spilling over the edge on a quiet summer day, the waterfall offers a moment of peace and awe in equal measure. This is a photo opportunity you dont want to miss.
With its cobbled streets, stone-built shops, and vibrant local charm, Hawes is a highlight of any journey through the Yorkshire Dales. Right in the heart of town is the Hawes Market Hall, where local traders offer everything from handmade crafts and gifts to fresh produce and baked goods. Surrounding the market area are cosy tearooms, traditional pubs, and independent shops selling local art, outdoor gear, and Yorkshire treats. The backdrop is stunning: rolling hills, dry-stone walls, and the River Ure winding its way through the valley.
As the bus approaches the Ribblehead Viaduct, it spans 400 metres (1,300 feet) with 24 massive stone arches, standing proudly against the backdrop of Whernside, the highest peak in Yorkshire. Built in the 1870s for the Settle–Carlisle railway, the viaduct remains a working piece of railway history – and with a bit of luck, you may even catch a train gliding across its top.
From the comfort of the bus, look out to the right for the dramatic curved limestone cliff rising 80 metres (260 feet) above the valley floor. Formed by ancient glacial waters, this striking rock formation has captivated visitors for centuries – and even made a star appearance in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
It was a nice trip. i wish there were few more photo stops in the valley with the lush greenery and sheep in the background. There were many nice views where I wished the bus would have stopped for photostop
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Yorkshire Dales adventure and appreciate your thoughts about adding more photo stops. The lush valleys and sheep really do make for perfect snapshots, and we’ll definitely consider how to include more opportunities for photos in future tours. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great trip! Team BusyBus
Had a wonderful time on this trip Lee is a knowledgable and humorous person Weather was not very favorable but we had a good time on this trip with anecdotes etc
Wonderful review! Yes, the British weather is always unpredicatable but that is part of the fun and we are well equipped for all conditions. Lee will be pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time and we share in the pleasure that you received from your BusyBus tour. We would love to see you on our Lake District and Yorkshire tours too! Thank you!!
We enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery in the Yorkshire Dales, and the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct. The entire day was just fantastic. Lee, our guide and driver, was the best. Just the right amount of information about the sites at the right time. He was amusing and entertaining and really made the journey enjoyable. He did a lot of driving on this tour and he was always careful and courteous. We thank him for such an outstanding day and wish him all the best.
Lee was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and highly professional. The views of the Yorkshire Dales were at times breathtaking and the villages we visited were both beautiful and quaint.
We had the best day ever.. The tour was amazing.. Everything that we had expected and more. The views! ....just wow! Hardraw Force was beautiful and Haworth was just like going back in time a 150 yrs! and of course the Bronte Parsonage was.. -(personally speaking) the highlight of the day. A special thanks to our driver and guide Frank!! Friendly.. Helpful.. And very professional. Thankyou again!
An awesome review. Thank you for joining us on the day and letting the world know that Yorkshire is worth visiting. We hope to see you again one day for another tour.
We enjoy the trip, very nice scenery and place. The driver is friendly and knowledgeable. He is also very helpful yo all of us the passenger
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is really appreciated by everyone at BusyBus especially your driver/guide. We hope you join us again one day for another tour.
A great day trip with a small group. Shelley, our guide, was fantastic, and made the day fun and interesting for everyone. Experiencing the 1940s festival when we arrived in Haworth was an added bonus! We had lunch in Hawes which was a cute village but rather spoiled by the many motorbikes zooming around! (It may be quieter on other days, but it was a fine, sunny weekend, which probably brought them all out!) Hardraw Force waterfall was gorgeous! It was a lovely way to spend a layover day between flights and the fact that the pick up is at Manchester Airport made it easy.
Thank you for your lovely words Ahmed feedback. You've made our day!
Had a great Yorkshire day trip on October 17, 2021 with Adrian and couldn’t be more pleased. The tour was informative, through, and highly entertaining! I also must commend Adrian for his amazing customer service skills. I booked the trip rather last minute on October 16, 2021, only to realize after the fact that the town I was staying in (Warrington) on a Sunday didn’t have any trains leaving until after 8:30 am. There were also no buses running, leaving me no way to get to Manchester Airport on time. I called and left a voicemail advising I would need to cancel due to the above situation. Adrian not only called me back a short time later that evening but he also made arrangements to pick me up in Warrington on his way to Manchester Airport, enabling me to do the tour. Adrian offered to do this without any prompting from me whatsoever and his generous gesture will not be forgotten! You rock, Adrian!
When we can make something work, we give it a go. Anything for a good customer! So pleased you enjoyed the tour!
We had an amazing trip with Busy bus.Our tour guide Frank was very friendly and informative .He made our trip even more exciting and fun. We would definitely recommend BusyBus and hope to go on another trip with them soon.
Apologies for the late response to this review, but THANK YOU.
