Nidderdale Llamas

Nidderdale Llamas

Nidderdale Llamas
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A unique interactive fun activity, based on a family working farm in Nidderdale. Offering Llama Trekking & Llama/alpaca experiences in beautiful countryside. Fantastic fun with amazing friendly animals, a range of options to choose from all including close contact with llamas, alpacas and some other animals.
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  • TravellingHardys
    29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Birthday Treat
    Booked the scenic farm trek for my husband’s birthday. The initial slot given by Suzanne didn’t quite work for us and she was quick to offer another that did, which was excellent customer service! We were the only ones there today, which was perfect for us as we got to have the experience exclusively. We had a brilliant introduction and met some llamas and alpacas. We learnt so much about the animals before being “matched” to our walking companions. My husband had Steve and I had Rowan and they were delightful. We then headed out on our walk which was a really nice length of time and distance. Everything was very relaxed, we weren’t rushed away at the end of the experience and enjoyed a snack and a hot drink watching some of the herd. We had the best time and would highly recommend going along to Nidderdale Llamas. The farm is so well kept and the animals are clearly exceptionally cared for. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the our time there so worth it. We will definitely be back with our children for the junior experience.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 May 2024
  • Dianne F
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The perfect day out for animal livers
    We had a half day llama trek in the beautiful countryside. The day was perfect, with the Llamas selected to match each family member. The guides gave an informative and useful talk before we set off so we knew how to handle the Llamas and we learnt a little about their individual personalities. Everyone in the group had a fantastic day, including my husband who actually managed to stop thinking about work for once! I would really recommend this experience to anyone with a love of animals and the Yorkshire Dale's.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 May 2024
  • Quest29342118925
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic experience
    Looking for a very calming experience then this is the place for you. Fantastic half day trek with two excellent young ladies, both very knowledgeable and passionate about the llamas. All the information given was first class as was the trek with these marvellous animals. Fabulous time, not to be missed.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 June 2024
  • Jelli
    Newcastle, United Kingdom3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My Happy Place
    We try to trek with the Nidderdale Llamas at least once a year and today we enjoyed a half day trek. I absolutely love trekking with the llamas. The stresses of everyday life just seem to melt away and I'm sure I'm smiling from ear to ear for the whole trek. The team at Nidderdale obviously love all of their animals and make the treks even more enjoyable. We're looking forward to returning later in the year for a full day trek. If you're an animal lover and want to try something a bit different you should definitely book an experience with the Nidderdale Llamas.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 19 June 2024
  • Harold R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Harold enjoys the llama therapy
    When l booked my place on a half day trek with Suzanne, l explained that l would be treating the experience as a form of bereavement therapy, since my partner of 33 years , ERIC, had died 3 months previously. Then l asked her if any of the llamas was actually called Eric. Suzanne replied that No, none of them was called ERIC, but having heard my story, she was minded to give that name to one of the next babies to be born on the farm. When l arrived on the day, Suzanne greeted me warmly, and told me that she had named one of the latest babies born : Eric ! Naturally, l was overjoyed and shared the good news wirth the other members of my group. Eric was prancing about energetically in the field below, and turned out to be a cute white baby llama with a black face. So, thank you so much to Suzanne for such a kind, generous gesture. I then enjoyed a lovely trek with a beautiful, calm, gentle llama called LLOYD....we got on so well. Emilia and Charlotte were excellent leaders, and l can only agree with other contributors that this is a unique and unforgetable experience, that l can recommend to any one.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 13 July 2024
  • Martins
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    100% worth it
    Had the best time, Eva and Miracle were the absolute best on our little walk (although a bit stubborn, but that's all part of the deal). Good job Delilah on her first walk today as well!! Madonna and Pippa definitely enjoyed the scratches.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 July 2024
  • adeandyvonnesmith
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best days ever! ❤️
    Well actually lost for words this was by far one of the best experiences ever! From start to finish we were made so welcome by Charlotte who was just such a lovely human being and advised and explained everything so clearly and with such passion. We were so fortunate that we had such glorious weather the views were amazing . The outside areas were spotlessly clean and at the end of our trek we were served drinks and a great selection of sweet treats . I would highly recommend this place and would hope to be back again. Thanks Charlotte if we could rate 11/10 we most certainly would .❤️
    Visited October 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 October 2024
  • J2Lem
    Leamington Spa, United Kingdom72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent trip out to see and walk Llamas
    We had a great time at Nidderdale Llamas in January. Despite the cold we had a super time walking with Percy and Ozzy around the farm. Our hosts were excellent, knowledgable, approachable and knew each Llamas personality to a tee. The llamas and alpacas seemed completely at home and appeared to enjoy the interaction and the trek. It’s an excellent few hours or a day out ( it’s longer in the summer) and put smiles on our faces for all weekend. Would thoroughly recommended for everyone.
    Visited January 2025
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 January 2025
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Matt D
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Wow, what an experience. Just FIVE Stars from start to finish - including the communication beforehand and instructions for arrival. Our guides were so knowledgeable and experienced. Every consideration was thought of. Meeting the Llamas and Alpacas was taken at a steady pace, and then we were 'matched' I was matched with Billy, a beautiful Llama. We went off for a small walk, with our group, interspersed with snack stations for the animals to graze. I can only say that this was the highlight of our holiday, the animals were so well looked after, the site is in a wonderful setting, and we managed to also see a red kite and other wildlife. We will be back for a longer trek. This is a business concerned about animal welfare, rescuing animals, and giving guidance and advice on appropriate handling - it was very clear that this is the priority. The calmness of the staff, and animals and the therapeutic power of walking with these majestic creatures will stay with us for a very long time.
Written 30 August 2023
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James W
Leeds, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
My partner and I came for a farm trek and we loved it! Jess and Charlotte were so warm and friendly. They were really knowledgeable and passionate, it was really contagious. I didn't know much about llamas before, so now knowing about how clever they are I am in awe of them.

I absolutely loved the fact that without a doubt the respect for the animals came first. We were asked not to put our hands into their spaces when in the pens, told about their boundaries with touching them on the neck, not to hand feed them etc. That respect is clearly appreciated from the llamas because then they happily are petted when appropriate and treat you with respect.

I can't imagine the amount of work for that many llamas and yet they are kept so clean, in tidy areas with plenty of food. They all are so sociable, running up to the fence to see you as you trek'ed past them on the walk. Despite so many animals, it is clear Jess and Charlotte knew their llamas families/backgrounds/personalities /needs so well. They informed us of a male llama who was gelded to live with the females as he hadn't got on with the male herd. As well as swapping older female llamas into mother and baby herds so they could come into the warmth at night due to being more vulnerable. So it was clear they were constantly assessing their llamas changing needs and being flexible to accommodate them, to ensure that their care came first (even though it undoubtably made more work for them).

I always felt completely safe on the walk and with the llamas. The staff knew the animals well and what might be a trigger for them so that we were able to support them appropriately. They communicated all this calmly and firmly. For instance my partner and I had two llamas who were spooked by a car wheel spinning at one point. When reassurance didn't work Jess and Charlotte calmly just rearranged our llamas to the front and this completely settled them down again.

The experience itself itself was run perfectly. We could become use to being around the llamas before going out on the walk as well as learn about them. The walk was beautiful and had a few resting spots a long the way where we could ask lots of questions. Then at the end we had a delicious cake and drink (lots of options!!) whilst overlooking the llamas enjoying their well deserved rest in the fields. There were plenty of toilets and a little gift shop. There was also a welly hire area if you hadn't brought suitable footwear. Overall I just couldn't fault it at all. I would definitely recommend to any animal lovers!

I also hear they do therapy type work, so if a trek isn't suitable for yourself it might be worth getting in touch to see if there is anything they can do.
Written 14 October 2022
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Yrrab48
Leeds, UK88 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Located in the picturesque countryside near Pately Bridge you can have a wonderful experience walking with lovable llamas. The trek was professionally organised, a thorough briefing was carried out initially, to the point that we felt confident in handling the llamas.
Each llamas is different, they are really lovable characters. Our experience took approximately over 4 hours in total, walking on different terrain, so good footwear is essential..
The llamas soon get used to you walking with them, and if you follow the clear instructions of your experienced escort you can’t go far
This our second visit, and a longer one. I would highly recommend a visit, to be up close to these magical creatures is heartwarming.
Nidderdale Llamas, is so professional and well organised. Five star service from Suzanne, Beth, and Jess, could not fault our visit.
Written 20 July 2021
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Alex
Leeds, UK16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
My mum bought myself my sister a half day llama trekking voucher for Christmas, and we booked it for yesterday before my sister leaves the country for a few months to study.

We were greeted by Jess who gave us an incredibly thorough and fascinating overview of the llamas and alpacas at the farm. This was in my opinion incredibly important as we actually got to learn about these interesting animals rather than just jump straight into walking them. They have their own intricacies and traits that are important to understand before interacting with them! As an animal lover, getting to meet and interact with the llamas and alpacas prior to the walk was an amazing experience and taught me a lot about how best to interact with them in a way that is comfortable for them, too.

Before we even started trekking, I was amazed at just how extensive Jess’ knowledge of llamas and alpacas is and found this super inspiring! I’m interested in learning more.

We then went on our trek with our paired llamas (myself and my sister had one each). I was paired with a beautiful boy called Lloyd who I absolutely fell in love with and was just a joy to walk. The trek was amazing fun and it was incredibly funny to watch by passers’ reactions to seeing a group of llamas walking by 🤣

Molly also joined us on our trek along with Jess and was incredibly friendly and a joy to talk to.

The refreshments and lunch were incredibly generous and the perfect addition to the day.

I have to end this review by saying that it was heartwarming to meet a group of people who cared so much for the animals they look after and put their needs first. This isn’t just about taking selfies with cute, fluffy llamas (maybe a little), but also about understanding these beautiful animals and how they work so that we can better interact with them in a way that benefits both us and them.

A huge thank you particularly to Jess for the fantastic hosting and her relentless energy - I’m inspired and in awe by her knowledge of these animals.

A fantastic day, I couldn’t recommend this experience more.
Written 28 August 2022
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Thank you so much for such a thorough review and lovely comments in relation to your time with us. Jess certainly loves her job and its great to read that you found her knowledge to be so inspiring. Its also lovely to see that you enjoyed the structure of your visit and learning all about our amazing animals as that part of the experience. This is so important to us , so we can then make sure both humans and animals are relaxed as possible before embarking on the trek together. We are all overwhelmed with your lovely comments in relation to our dedication to our animals, so nice to read this shone through, we do work hard to make sure all our llamas and alpacas have the very best and we are all grateful to be in a privileged position of caring for them! Thank you again and your recommendations are highly appreciated!
Written 13 September 2022
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Damian C
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic experience, the guides was amazing, very informative and so friendly. I recommend booking a trek, the farm was in a beautiful setting and the all the animals are treated like part of the family. Well done guys you are doing an amazing job
Written 24 June 2023
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Elisa_Red86
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Friends
What a fantastic day! I booked the Half Day Trek for myself and my sisters. I had done an Alpaca walk a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. My sisters were curious about what to expect, but were really enthusiastic about trying something new at the same time. We were all looked after by Jess and Charlotte. You could tell how much they care about the Llamas and Alpacas. They really know their stuff. The animals feel completely at ease with them and it was lovely to see. I was paired up with Lloyd, who is a sweetheart. He’s a lot easier than walking my dog! It was really relaxing taking in the beautiful views and chatting with the girls, who were both on hand if you had any questions. Be prepared to walk up some hills, but they’re not too strenuous. I’m not the fittest person, but I could handle them all fine. You will stop for a break halfway for refreshments. After the walk, we also enjoyed a picnic lunch back at the farm. If you want to do something different, I highly recommend booking this experience. My sisters and I absolutely loved it. Truly a soothing tonic for the soul. We would book again in a heartbreak. Thank you!
Written 7 July 2022
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Thank you for such lovely positive comments! We are really grateful for your review and so pleased you enjoyed your trek with us during the Summer. Lloyd is a gentle sole, it made us giggle that he was easier to handle than your dog! Lovely to read that you found the experience relaxing and a tonic for the sole, we are now launching a therapy side to the centre, as llamas are just how you found Lloyd to be, truly therapeutic! Thank you for recommending us!
Written 13 September 2022
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Nick J
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We visited as a couple and did the guided trek. After ‘meeting’ several llamas and alpacas in the barn where we petted and were told all about the animals. We took part in a short trek with two other customers and two guides. The love and care for these animals shines through the whole operation. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again in the Spring.
Written 30 December 2023
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Pete
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a 3 hour scenic farm trek for my wife's birthday, led by Charlotte. The pre-visit information was great and the venue, whilst remote, was easy to find following the directions given. We were welcomed warmly, and soon into the experience. Charlotte introduced us to several different llamas, explaining the differences, telling us about their backgrounds, quirks, behaviours and how they are looked after. Charlotte was interesting and informative and answered questions very well. We were matched to our trek llamas based on what type we wanted. Charlotte's choices for us were spot on. The trek was led very well, with opportunities to experience and bond with the llama, enjoy the beautiful countryside and ask more questions. We met lots of other llamas on the way and even had a complementary cuppa and flapjack on the sunshine to finish. We have done alpaca trekking elsewhere but at Nidderdale there was a real sense that the llama welfare came first which made the human experience that much better. We would highly recommend a visit and thank you Charlotte for being a great host and trek leader.
Written 13 February 2024
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DannyH
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
The Scenic Farm Trek was a fantastic birthday gift. Charlotte was our very knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic guide and Roger was our very adorable llama.

It was great to learn so much about llamas and alpacas before the walk started. The walk in the area surrounding the farm gave us a good opportunity to get to know our llama, see some of the rest of the herd and take in some great views.

Finishing with tea and cake at the picnic table watching the sun go lower in the sky, the llamas in nearby fields and the stunning scenery was a perfect way to end the experience. There was even vegan cake!

We can thoroughly recommend Nidderdale Llamas. Very good facilities on site and the communication before and on the day was clear and efficient. The llamas and alpacas were real stars; funny, incredibly soft to stroke and good, calming company.
Written 3 September 2022
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That's really kind of you to write a 5 start review and Roger passes on his thanks too! It is lovely to read you found Charlotte to be a good guide and its sounds like you got the perfect end to your experience with the sun coming down over the valley! We are privileged to work in these beautiful surroundings. Thank you again for your positive comments and hope to see you return one day for some more llama therapy!
Written 13 September 2022
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Liam T
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
I booked a scenic trek as a present for my partner and paid for us to have a llama each on the trek. It last around 3 hours and was an amazing experience. After a really interesting and knowledgeable introduction from our guide Charlotte. We were paired up with the llamas and headed out on the trek. Charlotte was brilliant and made sure everyone was happy including the llamas. We both really enjoyed the trek and spending time with these brilliant and unique animals. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves animals and enjoys a good trek around some lovely countryside
Written 19 June 2021
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