Settle Helicopter Rides
Fly from The Courtyard near Settle for quick helicopter thrills, Grassington and Bolton Abbey sightseeing, and a full 30 minute Yorkshire Dales Tour.
Watch the Yorkshire Dales open beneath you
The Courtyard gives Settle a helicopter range that starts with the pure excitement of getting airborne and then opens into Yorkshire Dales sightseeing. The shorter flights keep the experience compact, while the longer choices begin to pull recognisable Dales destinations such as Grassington and Bolton Abbey into the route.
The longest shared tour gives you approximately 30 minutes in the air on the Yorkshire Dales Tour. For a different kind of occasion, Ultimate Co-Pilot and the two bubbly experiences keep the flying shorter while changing the way the day feels.
Short & Scenic
From a five minute buzz to an 18 minute Bolton Abbey Tour.
Dales Tour
Thirty minutes in the air on the full Yorkshire Dales Tour.
Special Experiences
Choose the front co-pilot seat or add bubbly to a shorter Settle flight.
Choose Your Flight
Start with the thrill of lift-off, then give Grassington and Bolton Abbey more room to become part of the view.
6 Mile Buzz Helicopter Flight
Lift away from The Courtyard for a fast five minute burst of helicopter flying. The ground drops away quickly and the Dales setting begins to open beneath you, making this the simplest way to experience the sound, lift and view of a helicopter for the first time.
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12 Mile Themed Helicopter Flight
Stay airborne for approximately eight minutes and give yourself more time to settle into the view. The local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight stretches the first-flight feeling beyond the shortest buzz while keeping the experience compact and easy to enjoy.
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18 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Step up to approximately ten minutes in the air on the local 10 Minute Helicopter Pleasure Flight. More airtime gives the Dales landscape longer to unfold beneath you, with fields, stone walls and valleys becoming part of the view.
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25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Spend approximately 15 minutes in the air on the Grassington Tour. This is where the flight starts to feel like a proper Dales sightseeing experience, with more time for the landscape to open out and Grassington to become part of the route.
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20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight
Stay airborne for approximately 18 minutes on The Bolton Abbey Tour. The extra flying time turns the experience into a fuller sightseeing journey, with one of the Dales best-known landmarks giving the route a clear destination.
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30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Give the Yorkshire Dales a full half hour in the air. The Yorkshire Dales Tour is the most substantial shared sightseeing flight from The Courtyard and the clearest choice when the landscape is every bit as important as the helicopter itself.
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Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience
Take the front seat beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes in the air. The forward cockpit view makes the lift-off feel immediate, with the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight joined by an aviation key ring and a £5 beer token.
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Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Add bubbly to the five minute helicopter buzz and turn a quick first flight into a small celebration. It keeps the flying short and exciting while giving birthdays, anniversaries and surprise gifts a little more sense of occasion.
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Extended Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Stretch the bubbly experience to approximately eight minutes in the air. The extra flying time gives you longer to enjoy the Dales scenery around Settle before the experience finishes with a celebratory glass after landing.
View ExperienceThe Courtyard
Settle helicopter rides depart from The Courtyard on the A65, with the Yorkshire Dales forming the natural backdrop as the flight range builds from short introductory rides to dedicated sightseeing tours.
The CourtyardA65
Settle, North Yorkshire
BD24 9JY
The map identifies The Courtyard generally rather than an exact helicopter touchdown point or passenger meeting area. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct entrance, parking arrangements and flight-day meeting point.
The Dales become the destination
The first moments are still about the helicopter itself: the rotors building, the clean lift away from The Courtyard and the ground beginning to flatten into fields, roads and dry-stone lines below. Even the shortest flight gives you that unmistakable change of perspective that makes a helicopter ride feel unlike an ordinary day out.
As the flying time increases, the Yorkshire Dales take over. The 18 Mile Adventure gives you approximately ten minutes in the air, the 25 Mile Adventure becomes the Grassington Tour, and the 20 Min Pleasure Flight builds into The Bolton Abbey Tour. Stay airborne for the full 30 minute sightseeing option and the route becomes the Yorkshire Dales Tour.
For an experience with a different feel, take the front seat beside the pilot with Ultimate Co-Pilot, or add bubbly to a shorter flight. Whether the appeal is the landscape, a milestone gift or simply finally getting into a helicopter, Settle gives you several ways to make the flight fit the occasion.
Before you fly
Where do Settle helicopter rides take off from?
Flights depart from The Courtyard on the A65 at Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9JY.
Which Settle helicopter flight includes Grassington?
The 25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight is offered locally as the Grassington Tour, with approximately 15 minutes in the air.
Which flight includes Bolton Abbey?
The 20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight is offered locally as The Bolton Abbey Tour, with approximately 18 minutes of flying.
What is the longest shared Settle helicopter tour?
The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour provides approximately 30 minutes of flying on the Yorkshire Dales Tour.
How long can I fly from The Courtyard?
The current choices range from approximately five minutes to 30 minutes in the air.
Is Ultimate Co-Pilot available from Settle?
Yes. Ultimate Co-Pilot is available from The Courtyard with approximately eight minutes in the air on the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight.
Are bubbly helicopter experiences available?
Yes. Blue Skies and Extended Blue Skies are both available from The Courtyard, with approximately five or eight minutes of flying.
Can spectators come to The Courtyard?
Yes. Spectators are currently listed as welcome, with on-site parking and a viewing area. A cafe and toilets are also listed at the venue.
What might I see from the air?
Depending on the flight length, route and conditions, the wider Settle scenery can include limestone valleys, dry-stone walls and views towards landmarks such as Malham Cove, Ribblehead Viaduct and the Three Peaks landscape. Exact sights are not guaranteed.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check the current passenger requirements and flight-day confirmation before travelling.