The problem with the Dales is one of access. Most people rely on public transport which is unreliable or in many cases non-existent. In theory I'd love to do it but I just can't do it in a day, sadly. Familiarity is a big factor in all this, I am sure. There is nothing worse than being shunned (or have the feeling of being shunned) in a strange city and that works both ways in this case.