Dalesbus
The Yorkshire Dales are always easier to see with your own car, but failing that, it is perfectly possible to go by public transport. You just have to study timetables carefully and be prepared for the fact that some rare journeys can only be made Sundays in summer or Bank Holidays for instance (such as Hawes to Richmond via Swaledale). Leyburn to Hawes via Aysgarth is not that much of a problem if planned and Richmond to Keld, that is along most of Swaledale's villages, is also not hard. The best thing to do if you rely on public transport is to base yourself in a small town which is a bit of a bus junction, such as Ripon or Leyburn, Richmond or Skipton, and make daytrips. You can also buy a "Freedom ticket" for either yourself or the whole family and go for a set price with all buses for a day. A great way to explore for instance Swaledale.
