The cobbled square in Grassington village

Walks from York

All Creatures Great and Small country walk from York: Grassington, Linton and Burnsall

An easy private walk in Wharfedale, with pick-up from your York hotel.

From £395 per group

An easy, beautiful country walk in the Yorkshire Dales. We pick you up from your hotel in central York and drive you to Grassington, the village that plays Darrowby in the Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. From there we follow the River Wharfe through Wharfedale to Burnsall.

The walk is private, just for your group, and led by an experienced local guide. Afterwards we stop at a cosy country pub for food and drinks, then drive you back to York.

Distance
10.8 km (6.7 miles)
Ascent
182 m (597 ft)
Walking time
About 3 hours
Group size
Up to 8 guests
Full day
About 8 hours

The route

Shorter and longer versions are available on request.

On the walk

Grassington is the village that plays Darrowby in All Creatures Great and Small.

From the village we follow the River Wharfe through Wharfedale, past Linton Falls and the village of Linton, to Burnsall. It is an easy, beautiful country walk, and a relaxed way to see the Dales.

Love the series? Our All Creatures Great and Small tour visits more of the filming locations.

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Getting there from York

Grassington is about an hour's drive from York. Without a car, it means trains and buses with changes. With hotel pick-up, we simply collect you in York and drive you there.

Your day

  1. 8:30am: Hotel pick-up

    We collect you from your hotel in central York.

  2. The drive

    A comfortable private vehicle takes you to Grassington, in the Yorkshire Dales.

  3. The walk

    10.8 km (6.7 miles) with your guide, about 3 hours of walking.

  4. The pub

    Food and drinks at a cosy country pub.

  5. About 5pm: Back in York

    We drop you back at your hotel.

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in York
  • A comfortable private vehicle
  • An experienced local guide

What to bring

  • Walking boots or sturdy shoes
  • A waterproof jacket
  • Warm layers
  • Water
  • Snacks

Prices

Group sizePriceVehicle
1 to 4 guests£3954-seater
5 to 8 guests£5958-seater

Prices are per group, not per person.

What our guests say

We thoroughly enjoyed our hike between Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay with Ryan. He made organising the walk very easy with his prompt, informative communications, and we got started right on time. Ryan’s knowledge of the countryside and its history was very comprehensive, and we ended up hiking while having a fun, in-depth discussion of English history as well as foraging, camping and language topics. The walk itself was a lovely, well-chosen track and we got lucky with the unpredictable October weather. Overall, a highly recommended experience.

Daniel

Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay walk

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Andy gave an excellent tour of Skipton combining local history with some fascinating insights about some of the main buildings around the town centre. Great value and thoroughly recommended

Sue

Skipton walking tour

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Absolutely top class day out on the hills led by expert guides. Great knowledge of the area helping us hone our winter skills.

James

Guided hill walk

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Book this walk

Pick a date and tell us how many are in your group. Each date is for one group only. Meeting point: pick-up from your hotel in central York.

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Questions

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is an easy country walk: 10.8 km (6.7 miles) with 182 m (597 ft) of climbing, about 3 hours of walking. Paths can be muddy, and we can make it shorter if you would like.
What happens if it rains?
Yorkshire weather changes quickly in every season, so please come ready for rain with a waterproof jacket, warm layers and walking boots or sturdy shoes with good grip. Paths can be muddy. If you are unsure about the forecast, get in touch before the day.
Can you pick us up from York railway station instead of a hotel?
Yes. We can pick you up from your hotel or from York railway station, as long as it is in central York. Just tell us where when you book.
Can the walk be shorter or longer?
Yes. Every walk can be made shorter or longer to suit your group. Just ask in the notes when you book, or get in touch.

Anything else? Get in touch.

Visiting from abroad

  • We pick you up from your hotel in central York and bring you back at the end of the day.
  • Prices are in pounds sterling (GBP) and you pay by card when you book.
  • Yorkshire weather changes quickly in every season: bring a waterproof jacket and warm layers, even in summer.
  • Walking boots or sturdy shoes with good grip are best; paths can be muddy.