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TOURS 2018 - 2019 Day Tours from York Whitby North York Moors The Yorkshire Dales Castle Howard The Lake District 01904 405341 www.mountain-goat.com1 Welcome to Yorkshire 1972 Established Small group Get off the in 1972 experience beaten track I’d like to experience... Scheduled Tours Castles & Castles & Abbeys Coast Dales Moors Lakes & Mountains The North York Moors & Whitby Page 4 The Yorkshire Dales Page 6 Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay & The Moors Page 10 The North York Moors & Castle Howard Page 11 The Bronte’s Parsonage & Page 12 Historic Yorkshire Lake District Page 13 Useful information, pick ups & T&Cs Page 14 2 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com Welcome to Yorkshire You book, 48 hour Friendly you go cancellation policy driver guide I’m available on... Scheduled Tours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ✹ ✹ ✹ ✹ The North York Moors & Whitby Page 4 ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ Page 6 ✹ ✹ ✹ ✹ ✹ The Yorkshire Dales ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay & The Moors Page 10 ✹ ✹ The North York Moors & Castle Howard Page 11 ✹ The Bronte’s Parsonage & Page 12 Historic Yorkshire ✹ Lake District Page 13 ✹ Summer Tours: Winter Tours: Useful information, pick ups & T&Cs Page 14 ✹24th March 2018 ❉ 29th October 2018 – 28th October 2018 – 22nd March 2019 +44 (0)1904 405341 3 TOP SELLER North York Moors and Whitby Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays ✹ Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays ❉ Whitby Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! > Explore the North York Moors; one of the most stunning and historic landscapes in Britain. Discover its role in the history of England including religion, farming & mining. > Travel back in time as we head through villages established in Saxon and Viking times. > Visit Goathland, famous for its starring roles in Harry Potter, as Hogsmeade train station & the TV show Heartbeat. > Stop for lunch in the famous old port of Whitby with its links to Dracula and Captain Cook. > Follow the ancient moor-top roads through the largest area of heather moorland in England. Whitby Abbey 4 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com FULL DAY TOUR “We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and the guide was knowledgeable, local and good fun. We had ample time at each stop and the Moors were incredible. Great Day out.” Reviewed by Daniel J, United Kingdom, 28th October 2017. Tour Information Peak Season Tour Information ✹ Adults & Seniors £38 Child (5 – 16yrs) £32 Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 Winter Tour Information ❉ Adults & Seniors £30 Child (5 – 16yrs) £25 Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 29th October 2018 - 22nd March 2019 North York Moors +44 (0)1904 405341 5 TOP SELLER The Yorkshire Dales Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays ✹ Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays ❉ The Yorkshire Dales Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! > Explore the famous Yorkshire Dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. > Bolton castle, learn of Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment here during Queen Elizabeth I reign. Photo opportunity only. > Pass Aysgarth Waterfalls, the cascading water falls over this beautiful rock formation. > Spot the famous inhabitants: grouse, sheep and maybe a sheepdog and his Shepherd. > Take lunch in the scenic town of Reeth, where you have the chance to experience the atmosphere of a country pub or enjoy a homemade lunch in a local café. > Get off the beaten track and enjoy the stunning scenic routes between valleys laid down centuries ago. Swaledale 6 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com FULL DAY TOUR “I had a fantastic day - got to visit a number of lovely villages, did some local shopping, took plenty of beautiful keepsake pictures, learnt the history of the area and tried some local food. We got to visit the Aysgarth Falls, the oldest sweet shop in the world, the forbidden castle, historical churches .... I enjoyed each moment and appreciated the natural beauty of the national park and countryside.” Reviewed by DDC_NJ, New Jersey, December 2017. Tour Information Peak Season Tour Information ✹ Adults & Seniors £38 Child (5 – 16yrs) £32 Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 Winter Tour Information ❉ Adults & Seniors £30 Child (5 – 16yrs) £25 Tours: 9:00 - 17:30 29th October 2018 - 22nd March 2019 Aysgarth Falls +44 (0)1904 405341 7 A66 WHITBY ROBIN HOOD’S BAY REETH RALPH’S CROSS BOLTON CASTLE A1 (M) AYSGARTH FALLS JERVAULX ABBEY HELMSLEY PICKERING YORKSHIRE DALES CASTLE HOWARD RIPON GRASSINGTON BOLTON ABBEY HARROGATE YORK ILKLEY A1 (M) HAWORTH Towns Attractions Peak Season Tours 24th March 2018 – 28th October 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Winter Tours 29th October 2018 – 22nd March 2019 North York Moors and Whitby The Yorkshire Dales Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and the Moors The North York Moors & Castle Howard The Bronte’s Parsonage & Historic Yorkshire The Lake District Please note routes are subject to change 8 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com A66 WHITBY ROBIN HOOD’S BAY REETH RALPH’S CROSS YORKSHIRE BOLTON CASTLE A1 (M) MOORS AYSGARTH FALLS JERVAULX ABBEY HELMSLEY PICKERING CASTLE HOWARD RIPON GRASSINGTON BOLTON ABBEY HARROGATE YORK ILKLEY A1 (M) HAWORTH Towns Attractions Peak Season Tours 24th March 2018 – 28th October 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Winter Tours 29th October 2018 – 22nd March 2019 North York Moors and Whitby The Yorkshire Dales Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and the Moors The North York Moors & Castle Howard The Bronte’s Parsonage & Historic Yorkshire The Lake District Please note routes are subject to change +44 (0)1904 405341 9 Whitby, Wednesdays & Saturdays Robin Hood’s Bay and ✹ The Moors Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < Explore the North York Moors gateway town of Pickering with the oldest wall paintings in England. < Travel out to the North York Moors coast road and take in stunning views along the Heritage Coastline. < Stop at the iconic towns of Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. < Cross the famous North Yorkshire moors, enjoying views across the largest area of heather moor in the country. Tour Information Peak Season Tour ✹ Adults & Seniors .......................... £38.00 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... £32.00 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) 10 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com LANDSCAPES & LITERACY The North York Moors Tuesdays ✹ & Castle Howard Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < Castle Howard, explore the 18th century residence. Entrance is included in the tour price. Guests have two hours to enjoy the world renowned collections or take a relaxing walk in the extensive grounds and gardens. < Pickering, home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - explore the historic gateway to the Moors. < The Moors, travel off the beaten track, with views for miles, throughout one of the largest expanses of moorland in Britain. < Helmsley, enjoy time to explore this traditional Yorkshire market town. Tour Information Free entrance to Peak Season Tour Castle Howard ✹ is included on Adults & Seniors .......................... this tour. £46.50 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... £41.50 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) +44 (0)1904 405341 11 The Bronte’s Wednesdays Parsonage & Historic ✹ Yorkshire Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < Haworth, time to explore this cobbled village, famous for its connections to the Bronte Sisters. The Bronte Parsonage is located here, opening times vary (entry extra). < Ilkley Moor, take in the views on the Moor famous for inspiring the Yorkshire ’county anthem’. < Bolton Abbey, explore ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery and view the surrounding landscapes which inspired Turner, Ruskin and Wordsworth. Entry included. Tour Information Peak Season Tour ✹ Adults & Seniors .......................... £38 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... £32 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) 12 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com The Lake District from York Fridays ✹ Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < From York, journey over the Dales to Windermere. Here passengers join our Lake District tour of Beatrix Potter’s favourite Countryside. < Includes a Windermere Lake Cruise, sit back and enjoy panoramic views < Hawkshead, time to explore this traditional Lakeland village dating back to medieval times. < Tarn Hows, a famous Lake District beauty spot with unrivalled views towards the fells beyond. < Hill Top House, the home and gardens of Beatrix Potter, (entry to the house is extra, closed Fridays except in July & August). Tour Information Peak Season Tour ✹ Adults & Seniors .......................... £70.00 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... £65.00 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 8:00 - 20:00 (approximately) +44 (0)1904 405341 13 TRANSPORT SERVICES Mountain Goat have been transporting people around the North of England since 1972. Looking to meet the requirements of all our customers we now offer a range of transport services. Airport Transfers Mountain Goat offers private, direct transfers to and from Yorkshire to all UK airports, train stations and ferry ports. We have spacious, comfortable 16 seater mini-buses available, full details at www.mountain-goat.com Quality Mountain Goat Vehicles Mercedes Sprinter Minibuses - Powerful and safe, the perfect combination for the Lake District and the Yorkshire Countryside (16 passengers). A Service To Remember Always happy to help, the office team deliver a stress-free booking whilst the drivers take great care of passengers as they travel on tours or from A to B. Share your day with us @MountainGoatTours @MGoatTours @MGoatTours 14 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION Directions to Departure Location Leeman Road Coach Stop A, York, YO1 6FZ York River Ouse Minster Wellington Row Memorial Gardens Station Rise Tour Departure Point Train Rougier St Station Station Road Station Road The Grand Hotel & Spa The pickup point is just under 2 minutes from York Station and under 5 minutes from York Minster.