Brontë Country & Yorkshire

Two of our tours carry you east, out of the Lake District entirely and into a different landscape — the moors above Haworth and the Yorkshire Dales. This page is the practical side: what's out there, when to go, and how the day works.

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Which Yorkshire day is right for you?

Both tours leave the Lake District for a full day. They go in different directions, to different counties, for very different reasons.

Gothic novels & moorland → Brontë Country TV drama & vets → All Creatures Great and Small Wild upland walking → Dales Way & walking guides Wildlife & nature → curlew, lapwing & wildflowers

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Planning your visit

GuideFirst Time in the Yorkshire Dales GuideBest Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales GuideThe Yorkshire Dales in One Day GuideYorkshire Dales by Train GuideYorkshire Dales with Children GuideYorkshire Dales National Park — Complete Guide GuideLake District or Yorkshire Dales? GuideThe Dales Way

Wildlife & nature

GuideRare Wildlife of the Lakes & Dales GuideInsects of the Lakes & Dales GuideTrees of the Lakes & Dales GuideWild Flowers of the Lakes & Dales BlogThe Curlew's Call Over the Dales BlogLapwings of the Dales BlogThe Lead Mining Landscape

Stories from the road

JournalWhy We Also Guide in the Yorkshire Dales JournalBuilding a Bespoke Day in the Dales JournalA Day on the Brontë Trip JournalBrontë Country from the Lake District JournalThrough the Dales to Haworth JournalBrontë Country in Autumn

Want the story behind the landscape? Haworth, the Parsonage, the Brontë sisters and the All Creatures filming locations are covered in depth on our Literary Lake District hub.

Questions

Straight answers to what people ask us before booking

How far is Yorkshire from the Lake District?

Far enough that it's a full day, not an add-on. Both our Brontë Country and All Creatures Great and Small tours are full-day itineraries, travelling out through the Dales or Lancashire and back the same day.

Can I do Brontë Country and All Creatures Great and Small on the same trip?

Not as one scheduled tour — each is a full day in its own right, in different directions. If you're staying long enough to do both, we'd simply recommend them as two separate days rather than trying to combine them.

How much walking is there on the Brontë Country Day Trip?

You'll have gentle walking around Haworth village and the Parsonage grounds, and a scenic drive across open moorland between Wycoller and Haworth, taking in the landscape from the vehicle rather than on foot. There's no walk out onto the moor itself.

What's the best time of year to visit the Yorkshire Dales?

The Dales run on a different seasonal rhythm to the Lake District — our guide to the best time to visit the Yorkshire Dales goes through it in detail, month by month.

Are the Yorkshire tours scheduled or private only?

Both are available as scheduled small-group tours, so you don't need a private booking to join one. Private and bespoke versions are also available if you'd prefer your own day.

Can I bring my dog on a Yorkshire tour?

Not on the scheduled Brontë Country or All Creatures tours — dogs aren't permitted on shared/scheduled tours. Well-behaved dogs can be accommodated on a private or bespoke version of either tour by prior arrangement, though some stops may not be dog-friendly. Assistance dogs are always welcome.

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