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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 You book, 48 hour Friendly in 1972 experience beaten track you go cancellation policy driver guide I’d like to experience... I’m available on... Scheduled Tours Castles & Castles & Abbeys Coast Dales Moors Lakes & Mountains 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 2 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com +44 (0)1904 405341 3 TOP SELLER North FULL DAY TOUR York Moors and Whitby Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays ✹ Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays ❉ “We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and the guide was Whitby 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 Highlights - to tick off your list! Tour Information > Explore the North York Moors; one of the most stunning and historic landscapes in Peak Season Tour Information ✹ Britain. Discover its role in the history of Adults & Seniors £38 Child (5 – 16yrs) £32 England including religion, farming & mining. Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 > Travel back in time as we head through villages established in Saxon and Viking times. Winter Tour Information ❉ > Visit Goathland, famous for its starring roles Adults & Seniors £30 Child (5 – 16yrs) £25 in Harry Potter, as Hogsmeade train station & the TV show Heartbeat. Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 29th October 2018 - 22nd March 2019 > 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 North York Moors 4 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com +44 (0)1904 405341 5 TOP SELLER The Yorkshire FULL DAY TOUR Dales Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays ✹ Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays “I had a fantastic day - got to visit a number of lovely villages, did ❉ The Yorkshire Dales 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 Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! appreciated the natural beauty of the national park > Explore the famous Yorkshire Dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. and countryside.” Reviewed by DDC_NJ, New Jersey, December 2017. > Bolton castle, learn of Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment here during Queen Elizabeth I Tour Information reign. Photo opportunity only. > Pass Aysgarth Waterfalls, the cascading water Peak Season Tour Information falls over this beautiful rock formation. ✹ Adults & Seniors £38 Child (5 – 16yrs) £32 > Spot the famous inhabitants: grouse, sheep and maybe a sheepdog and his Shepherd. Tours: 9.00 to 17.30 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 > Take lunch in the scenic town of Reeth, where you have the chance to experience Winter Tour Information the atmosphere of a country pub or enjoy a ❉ homemade lunch in a local café. Adults & Seniors £30 Child (5 – 16yrs) £25 > Get off the beaten track and enjoy the stunning Tours: 9:00 - 17:30 29th October 2018 - 22nd March 2019 scenic routes between valleys laid down centuries ago. Swaledale 6 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com Aysgarth Falls +44 (0)1904 405341 7 A66 WHITBY ROBIN HOOD’S BAY REETH RALPH’S CROSS NORTH YORK BOLTON CASTLE A1 (M) MOORS 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 +44 (0)1904 405341 9 LANDSCAPES & LITERACY Whitby, Wednesdays & Saturdays ✹ Robin Hood’s Bay and The North Tuesdays ✹ The North York Moors York Moors & Castle Howard Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < Castle Howard, explore the 18th century residence. Entrance is included in the < Explore the North York Moors tour price. Guests have two hours to gateway town of Pickering with the enjoy the world renowned collections or oldest wall paintings in England. take a relaxing walk in the extensive < Travel out to the North York Moors grounds and gardens. coast road and take in stunning views < Pickering, home of the North York along the Heritage Coastline. Moors Railway - explore the historic < Stop at the iconic towns of Robin gateway to the Moors. Hood’s Bay and Whitby. < The Moors, travel off the beaten track, < Cross the famous North York with views for miles, throughout one of Moors, enjoying views across the largest the largest expanses of moorland in area of heather moor in the country. Britain. < Helmsley, enjoy time to explore this Tour Information traditional Yorkshire market town. Tour Information Peak Season Tour Free ✹ entrance to Adults & Seniors .......................... Peak Season Tour Castle Howard £38.00 ✹ is included on Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... Adults & Seniors .......................... this tour. £32.00 £46.50 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) £41.50 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) 10 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com +44 (0)1904 405341 11 The Bronte’s Wednesdays Parsonage & Historic ✹ The Lake District Fridays ✹ Yorkshire from York Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! < Haworth, time to explore this cobbled Tour Highlights - to tick off your list! village, famous for its connections to the Bronte Sisters. The Bronte < From York, journey over the Dales to Windermere. Here passengers join our Lake Parsonage is located here, opening times District tour of Beatrix Potter’s favourite vary (entry extra). Countryside. < Ilkley Moor, take in the views on the < Includes a Windermere Lake Cruise, sit Moor famous for inspiring the Yorkshire back and enjoy panoramic views ’county anthem’. < Hawkshead, time to explore this traditional < Bolton Abbey, explore ruins of Lakeland village dating back to medieval times. the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery < Tarn Hows, a famous Lake District beauty and view the surrounding landscapes spot with unrivalled views towards the which inspired Turner, Ruskin and fells beyond. Wordsworth. Entry included. < Hill Top House, the home and gardens of Beatrix Potter, (entry to the house is extra, Tour Information closed Fridays except in July & August). Tour Information Peak Season Tour ✹ Adults & Seniors .......................... Peak Season Tour £38 ✹ Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... Adults & Seniors .......................... £32 £70.00 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 Children (5 - 16yrs) ...................... 9:00 - 17:30 (approximately) £65.00 Peak Season Tour: 24th March 2018 - 28th October 2018 8:00 - 20:00 (approximately) 12 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com +44 (0)1904 405341 13 TRANSPORT SERVICES IMPORTANT INFORMATION Mountain Goat have been transporting people around the North of Directions to England since 1972. Looking to meet the requirements of all our customers we now offer a range of transport services. Departure Location Leeman Road Coach Stop A, York, YO1 6FZ Airport Transfers Mountain Goat offers private, direct transfers to and from York Yorkshire to all UK airports, train stations and ferry ports. We have River Ouse Minster spacious, comfortable 16 seater mini-buses available, full details Wellington Row at www.mountain-goat.com Memorial Gardens Quality Mountain Goat Vehicles Station Rise Tour Mercedes Sprinter Minibuses - Powerful and safe, the perfect Departure combination for the Lake District and the Yorkshire Countryside Point (16 passengers). Train Rougier St Station A Service To Remember Station Road Always happy to help, the office team deliver a stress-free Station Road booking whilst the drivers take great care of passengers as they The Grand travel on tours or from A to B. Hotel & Spa The pickup point is just under 2 minutes from York Share your day with us Station and under 5 minutes from York Minster. Parking is available at the NCP Car park, Tanner Row. What’s Included @MountainGoatTours Knowledgeable & friendly driver/guides Transport by Mini-Coach @MGoatTours What’s not Included @MGoatTours Food and drinks Additional Information Passengers must be aged 5+ and have their own seat. Seats can’t be reserved. Luggage storage is available at York Train Station There are photo, refreshment and toilet stops en route. Cancellation Policy You may cancel 48 hours prior to departure & receive a full refund. After 48 hours no refund will be issued. More information on our website at www.mountain-goat.com 14 Book Online at www.mountain-goat.com +44 (0)1904 405341 15 .0 to book 1 Call our office direct on +44 (0)1904 405341 2 Visit our website www.mountain-goat.com 3 Book through Visit York Tourist Information Centre, 1 Museum St, York, YO1 7DT 4 Through your hotel or guest house After your tour... 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