Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 4
47 mi0.1 mi
Another Bucolic Day in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Your fourth and final day will see you exploring the delights of Fountains Abbey, eating delicious pub grub and clambering across rocks and through caverns before heading back to Leeds.
0.1 mi
5 min
09:001 hr
Bordar House Teas
Enjoy a quick breakfast at Bordar House Teas in Masham which is just a 5-minute walk from your previous night's accommodation.
You'll find a delightful menu of Full English Breakfast, tarts, quiches, sandwiches, scones, cakes, salads and so much more.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM.
You'll find a delightful menu of Full English Breakfast, tarts, quiches, sandwiches, scones, cakes, salads and so much more.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM.
11.6 mi
30 min
10:302 hrs 30 min
Fountains Abbey
Next, head to the bewitching grounds of Fountains Abbey where you can explore hundreds of years of history of the fascinating ruins of the abbey and the gorgeous grounds of Studley Royal Park.
It's a place where you could easily spend an entire day, but as you only have a few hours, be sure to make the most of your time there so you don't miss out on anything!
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday - 10 AM - 6 PM.
It's a place where you could easily spend an entire day, but as you only have a few hours, be sure to make the most of your time there so you don't miss out on anything!
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday - 10 AM - 6 PM.
2.3 mi
10 min
13:151 hr
The Sawley Arms
A quick pub stop for lunch at The Sawley Arms will see you tucking into classics such as calamari, chicken caesar salad, steak, fish and chips and more.
In the summer months (when this itinerary is intended to be used), you can even make the most of their gorgeous beer garden which is an absolute suntrap.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 8 AM - 11 PM.
In the summer months (when this itinerary is intended to be used), you can even make the most of their gorgeous beer garden which is an absolute suntrap.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 8 AM - 11 PM.
5.2 mi
15 min
14:301 hr
National Trust - Brimham Rocks
Brimham Rocks is another one of the Yorkshire Dales' top attractions for both locals and tourists. Avid climbers are sure to love frolicking on the many rocks across the area, whereas fans of nature will enjoy the simple beauty of Brimham Rocks and their impressive formations.
Opening hours:
Daily - 9 AM to dusk in the summer months.
Opening hours:
Daily - 9 AM to dusk in the summer months.
9.3 mi
25 min
16:002 hrs
Stump Cross Caverns
Stump Cross Caverns might be one of the lesser-known natural elements in the Yorkshire Dales National Park but they're undoubtedly one of the coolest things to see and they should definitely be on any itinerary throughout the Dales!
Hidden beneath the Yorkshire Dales, this ancient cave formation complete with its very own cinema is a magnificent sight to behold and with its rich history spanning millions of years, it's a true wonder to experience.
Be sure to bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes with you as the caves are very cold, often sitting at a temperature of around 7°C all year round!
Opening hours:
Friday to Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM.
Hidden beneath the Yorkshire Dales, this ancient cave formation complete with its very own cinema is a magnificent sight to behold and with its rich history spanning millions of years, it's a true wonder to experience.
Be sure to bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes with you as the caves are very cold, often sitting at a temperature of around 7°C all year round!
Opening hours:
Friday to Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM.
18.9 mi
40 min
18:451 hr 30 min
The White Hart
For your last meal on this incredible trip through the Yorkshire countryside, stop at the White Hart in Pool in Wharfedale on your way back to Leeds.
While the village of Pool in Wharfedale might be small, the White Hart pub packs a punch when it comes to a foodie pitstop!
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 11 AM - 11 PM.
While the village of Pool in Wharfedale might be small, the White Hart pub packs a punch when it comes to a foodie pitstop!
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 11 AM - 11 PM.