Spend a private day driving from York into the Yorkshire Dales to visit the real‑world locations used in All Creatures Great and Small. This full‑day tour mixes short walks, village stops and scenic drives through limestone dales and working farms.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step into the Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class and the city streets of York give way to hedgerows and open sky. The guide closes the door and, as the vehicle threads toward the Dales, the patchwork fields widen and stone walls stitch the landscape into human scale. Rivers quicken; drystone walls stand like timeworn lines on a map. Sheep graze on the hillsides as if they were on cue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; able to exit the vehicle and walk 10–30 minutes at a stretch over uneven ground
Wildlife
History
The Yorkshire Dales were shaped by millennia of glaciation and pastoral farming; many towns and farms date back to medieval packhorse routes and drover trails that still define lanes today.
Conservation
The Dales are part National Park—stick to paths to protect fragile limestone pavements and heather moorland, and avoid disturbing livestock during lambing season.
Reserve your spot on the All Creatures Sereis Filming Location Tour Yorkshire Dales today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear waterproof layers
Weather in the Dales changes fast—bring a waterproof jacket and packable layers even if the morning looks clear.
Sturdy shoes for short walks
Expect uneven farm tracks and muddy sections during village walks and at farm stops.
Bring cash for small purchases
Many village shops and cafés accept card, but smaller stalls may prefer cash for local souvenirs.
Respect working farms
Stick to public footpaths, close gates, and follow your guide's instructions around livestock.
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden showers common in the Dales.
Sturdy walking shoes or boots
Provides traction on muddy tracks and uneven limestone paths.
Camera or smartphone with extra battery
Captures village streets, farms and upland panoramas where light is often excellent.
Small daypack
Carries layers, water, snacks and any purchases you make in villages.