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Welcome To Lovetuktuks

TukTuk tours of the Yorkshire Dales running from Ilkley, Skipton and Harrogate.

We offer a unique travel and sightseeing experience for two passengers in our eyecatching Piaggio Ape Calessino TukTuk.  In gleaming diamond white with an ivory canopy and plush leather upholstery, not to mention the three white-walled tyres and top speed of 37 mph, it’s absolutely perfect for pootling up and down the delightful back roads of the Dales, affording fabulous views and enabling a contact with the landscape that is just impossible from any ordinary vehicle.

Our excursions are fun packed and informative, bringing the romance and joie de vivre of the Mediterranean to the heart of our beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

We can also provide a real alternative mode of transport for weddings, parties or proms.  Climb aboard and then arrive in style whilst putting a smile on everyone’s face at the same time.

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Excursions

Excursions from Ilkley and Bolton Abbey

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Excursion 1
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Duration: Approximately 6 hours in total including all stops.

Price: £320 per couple (includes the train fare and the drinks we serve)

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Tuk Tuks, Trains and Trails – A reight grand day out in t’ Dales

Starting in Ilkley where you are greeted and served with a glass of limoncello or amaretto, we head up-dale on the delightful back-road via Nesfield and Beamsley, passing the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel before arriving at the magnificent ruins of Bolton Abbey. Here we stop for thirty minutes or so to allow you time to wander around the ruins and stroll along to the nearby riverside with its famous stepping stones and ice cream van!

Then it’s a short 5 minute ride to Bolton Abbey Station, the eastern terminus of the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. We part company there and whilst you take the historic steam train through magical scenery, we pootle along to the western terminus at Embsay to meet you off the train.

From Embsay, we climb to the summit of Barden Moor, pausing for a while to take in the dramatic views and enjoy a refreshing glass of Prosecco.  There then follows a fabulous descent to rejoin Wharfedale at the historic Barden Tower where we cross the river over the ancient arched bridge and follow the meandering back-road to Appletreewick for lunch at The Craven Arms.

After lunch we head up another lovely back-road with great views back over Burnsall, through Hebden and on to Grassington where again we give you time to look around this lovely little town and possibly partake in some retail therapy ! Another five-minute ride then brings us to the spectacular Linton Falls which are really worth a look at, particularly if the river is up and running fast.

From Linton Falls we head back down-dale along the B6160, a lovely ride along woodland with stunning views of the river and the summit rocks of Simon’s Seat. The next stop enables you to walk the woodland trail to the Strid, a famous stretch of water where the River Wharfe is forced into a deep and narrow channel only a few feet wide. From the Strid, you continue your walk to the Cavendish Pavillion where you can enjoy afternoon tea and cakes. We meet you there and return to Ilkley via the scenic Beamsley Beacon road through a typical Dales upland landscape affording fabulous views up and down the valley.

Excursion 2
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Duration 2 hours in total including the mid-excursion stop.

Price £130 per couple

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The Wonders of Wharfedale and Bolton Abbey

Starting in Ilkley where you are greeted and served with a glass of limoncello or amaretto, we head up-dale on the delightful back road via Nesfield and Beamsley passing the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel before arriving at the magnificent ruins of Bolton Abbey.

We then leave you to roam around the ruins and/or take refreshments at The Abbey Tea Cottage or The Devonshire Arms Hotel before taking the scenic route back to Ilkley via Beamsley Beacon where we stop at the viewpoint to enjoy a refreshing glass or two of prosecco. This route passes through a typical Dales upland landscape affording fabulous views up and down the valley.

Excursion 3
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Duration 3 hours in total including the afternoon tea stop

Price £165 per couple

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Duke of Devonshire Delights

We pick you up at Bolton Abbey for this trip and follow an amazing gated back-road to the lovely village of Embsay where we take a right turn and climb to the summit of Barden Moor, pausing for a while to take in the dramatic views and enjoy a refreshing glass or two of Prosecco. There then follows a fabulous descent to rejoin Wharfedale at the historic Barden Tower where we cross the river over the ancient arched bridge and follow the meandering back-road through Appletreewick and on to Burnsall. We rest for a while in Burnsall for afternoon tea at the fabulous Red Lion Hotel before returning to Bolton Abbey along the B6160, a lovely ride along woodland with stunning views down the dale.

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Duration: Approximately 1 hour including the mid-excursion stop and the drinks we serve.

Price: £70 per couple

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The Low Road and The high Road

Starting in Ilkley we head up-dale on the delightful low-road via Nesfield to Beamsley where we take a right and ascend the Beamsley Beacon high-road. At the viewpoint, we stop for a while to marvel at the dramatic scenery and enjoy a refreshing glass or two of Prosecco. We then return to Ilkley through a typical Dales upland landscape affording fabulous views up and down the Wharfe valley.

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If there’s nothing here that takes your fancy or you would like to pick and mix to your own requirements, we are happy to customise a tour to suit your tastes, mobility and budget.

Excursions from Skipton and Gargrave

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Duration: Approximately 2 hours in total including the mid-excursion stop.

Price: £130 per couple

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The Wonders of Wharfedale and Bolton Abbey 

Starting in Skipton where you are greeted and served with a glass of limoncello or amaretto, we head through picturesque Embsay and then take a stunning gated back-road through the delightful village of Halton East before arriving at the magnificent ancient ruins of Bolton Abbey. We then leave you to roam around the ruins and/or take refreshments at The Abbey Tea Cottage or The Devonshire Arms (the choice is yours). We then head up-dale to the historic Barden Tower where we take a left and return to Skipton over Barden Moor, a stunning moorland landscape with amazing views.

Excursion 2
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Duration 2.5 hours in total including the mid-excursion stop.

Price £150 per couple

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Duke of Devonshire Delights

We pick you up in Skipton for this trip and proceed to the lovely village of Embsay where we take a left turn and climb to the summit of Barden Moor, pausing for a while to take in the dramatic views and enjoy a refreshing glass or two of Prosecco. There then follows a fabulous descent to join Wharfedale at the historic Barden Tower, where we cross the river over the ancient arched bridge and follow the meandering back-road through Appletreewick and on to Burnsall. We rest for a while in Burnsall for afternoon tea at the fabulous Red Lion Hotel and then cruise along the B6160 to Bolton Abbey, a lovely ride alongside woodland and open meadows with stunning views down the dale. The return to Skipton is along a quiet gated back-road, passing through picturesque Halton East and once again through Embsay.

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Malham Cove

Duration 3 hours in total including the afternoon tea stop

Price £165 per couple

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The Limestone Trail

This tour commences in Gargrave where you are greeted with a glass of limoncello or amaretto, from where we follow the enchantingly scenic Malhamdale road all the way to Malham, the limestone capital of the Dales and home to the magnificent limestone features of Gordale Scar and Malham Cove. We then leave you to wander around for half an hour or so to perhaps stroll to the Cove or Scar or simply to sit and enjoy the views, after which it’s all aboard again for the fabulous journey to the pictureaque village of Hetton, home of the world famous Angel Inn. We then leave you again to take lunch or afternoon tea at the Angel before returning to Gargrave along the charming Hetton Beck Valley.

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Duration: Approximately 6 hours in total including all stops.

Price: £320 per couple (includes the train fare and the drinks we serve)

Book Excursion 4
Tuk Tuks, Trains and Trails – A reight grand day out in t’ Dales 

Starting in Skipton where you are greeted with a glass of limoncello or amaretto, we proceed to Embsay Station, the western terminus of the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. We part company there and while you take the historic steam train through magical scenery, we pootle along to the eastern terminus at Bolton Abbey to meet you from the train. Then it’s a short 5 minute ride from the station to the magnificent ancient ruins of Bolton Abbey where we stop for fifteen minutes or so to allow you time to wander around the ruins and stroll along the nearby riverside with its famous stepping stones and ice cream van ! We then clamber aboard for a short but very sweet ride to the Cavendish Pavillion by the delightful River Wharfe where we leave you once again, but this time for you to walk the woodland trail to the spectacular Strid gorge and on to the ancient arched Barden Bridge (a distance of 2.5 miles). We meet you at the bridge and then follow the meandering back-road to Burnsall for lunch/afternoon tea at the fabulous Red Lion Hotel after which we take another stunning back road via Hebden to Grassington and stop for a while to give you time to explore the town square and perhaps enjoy some retail therapy ! From Grassington we then make another short jorney to Linton Falls where we stop briefly to give you the opportunity to view the Falls which are truly magnificent, particularly following a period of heavy rainfall. From Linton Falls, we follow the B6160 to historic Barden Tower, a lovely ride alongside woodland and open meadows with stunning views down the dale. The return from there to Skipton takes the route up and over Barden Moor, a stunning moorland landscape with amazing views

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Build Your Own Day

If there’s nothing here that takes your fancy or you would like to pick and mix to your own requirements, we are happy to customise a tour to suit your tastes, mobility and budget.

Excursions From Harrogate

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Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours in total including the mid-excursion stop.

Price: £155 per couple

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Nidderdale Nirvana

A lovely little pootle up and around the beautiful valley of the upper River Nidd.  Commencing in the Harrogate Montpellier area where you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of limoncello or amaretto, we head up dale to the delightful village of Hampsthwaite where we leave you for half an hour or so to take afternoon tea or lunch at the fabulous  Sophies coffee shop.

Then it’s on the road again taking in the picturesque villages of Birstwith and Darley after which we cross the tumbling waters of the river  Nidd and return to Harrogate via the curiously named Bedlam and historic Ripley with its famous castle, the seat of the Ingleby baronets.

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Duration 2.5 hours in total including the mid-excursion stop.

Price £155 per couple

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Wharfedale and Wetherby Wanderings

An adventure that starts in the Harrogate Montpellier area where you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of limoncello or amaretto. We take you through the western outskirts of this delightful town, passing through Burn Bridge and Pannal and then on to the charming elevated village of Kirkby Overblow. We then take a left turn and continue through the equally charming village of Sicklinghall before soon arriving in Wetherby with its magnificent bridge over the River Wharfe.

From Wetherby, we follow a lovely back road through the delightful villages of Kirk and North Deighton, before arriving in Spofforth where we leave you to check around its famous medieval castle ruins and take afternoon tea or lunch at the fabulous Castle Inn.

We return to Harrogate via another lovely little village Follifoot, and drop you off in the centre of town where you can move on and take in some retail therapy, simply wander around the town or sample its varied and excellent hospitality.

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Build Your Own Day

If there’s nothing here that takes your fancy or you would like to pick and mix to your own requirements, we are happy to customise a tour to suit your tastes, mobility and budget.

Weddings

Weekends – £100 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours or £500 for the whole day (max 7 hours). Monday to Friday £75 per hour or £350 per day.

These prices apply to any wedding within a ten mile radius of Ilkley. For weddings further afield we would have to factor in travelling expenses on an individual basis

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Proms and parties

What better way to arrive at a prom or party than in a chauffeur driven TukTuk, adding glitz and glamour to your celebration.

Price: £80 per hour for a minimum of 1.5 hours

These prices apply to any event within a ten miles radius of Ilkley.

For events further afield we would have to factor in travelling expenses on a individual basis.

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The Perfect Gift

Lovetuktuks gift voucher makes a perfect gift for any occasion. They are available for each of our excursions or for various amounts between £25 and £200 which can be redeemed against any excursion.

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Watch our video

A wonderful trip along the Dale for Tom and Claire, a most delightful and fun couple. The trip included a lovely viewpoint stop to enjoy the scenery (and the Prosecco !) followed by afternoon tea at the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel. A fabulous day out in glorious September weather and we just happened to have our friendly videographer Barney from Shortman Productions alongside to capture the whole thing.

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Get in touch

To speak to Andrew in person, please call using the phone number below.

Alternatively you can contact us either on email or by using the contact form. If you already have some dates in mind please indicate these in your message along with your requirement or excursion preference. We will then get back to you as soon as we are able. Thanks

07749 735643
info@lovetuktuks.co.uk

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