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North York Moors Tourist Information

Let us help you plan your ideal vacation in North York Moors ...

The largest area of moorland in England and Wales can be found in the North Yorkshire Moors, but this sumptuous landscape clothed in purple heather is only one of its many rare charms.

Lying east of the ancient, walled city of York it is also a land of rock-strewn gorges, gushing waterfalls, picture-postcard villages, a coastline replete with fossils and glorious beaches, and a nostalgic railway that steams past breathtaking scenery. Add to this list castles, ruined abbeys, great houses and fascinating museums and you have a true British treasure.

The region includes the protected North Yorkshire Moors National Park centred on the traditional market town of Helmsley.

Its northern part has the sandstone escarpments of the Hambelton Hills and the massif of the Cleveland Hills, while eastwards are the impressive sea cliffs between the resorts of Scarborough and Whitby.

With hills come lush-green dales and there are plenty to catch the eye, particularly those at Bilsdale, Farndale and Rosedale. All around are picturesque villages with red-roofed, honey-coloured cottages staring out onto delightful vistas. Television producers were quick to spot the beauty of the region when they made the popular series 'Heartbeat', setting it in Goathland – the same village whose small railway station became 'Hogmeade' in the Harry Potter movies and which has the thrilling 70ft waterfall Mallyan Spout. Meanwhile the atmospheric coastal town of Whitby was a crucial setting for Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula'.

The most sought-after destinations include the town of Pickering, whose ruined castle at one time housed Richard 11, and the many-bridged village of Hutton-le-Hole, nestling in a splendid valley created by the onrushing Hutton Beck. Here you will also find Ryedale Folk Museum, a remarkable open-air museum. Founded in 1935 by Wilfrid Crosland and now run as a charity, it displays 2,000 years of local history with reconstructions of a blacksmith's shop, a 16th century manor house, a medieval long house, a Tudor glass furnace…and much more.

At Newtondale lies the remarkable depression known as the Hole of Horcum and some of the most intriguing glacial geology. Forge Valley offers a geological trail showing how a peaceful wooded valley was created by melting ice. While Scarborough is the premier seaside resort, one of the prettiest locales is Robin Hood's Bay; with cobbled streets and tall, pastel houses it is one of Britain's most delightful fishing villages. The coastline has spectacular cliffs, secret coves, sandy beaches and bizarre rock formations.

A fine way to soak up the atmosphere of the region is by steam train and the North York Moors Railway has been operating on the 18-mile line between Pickering and Grosmont, near Whitby, since being re-launched in 1973 by enthusiasts. Now England's second-longest preserved railway, it links with the Esk Valley Railway at Grosmont. Originally opened in 1836 the line was closed in the 1960s. At one time its cargoes had to be hauled up and down the steepest inclines using counterweights.

For ramblers there are many miles of great walks - the Esk Valley Walk begins at Castleton and follows the river to Whitby, while the Cleveland Way footpath skirts the northern and western edges of the moors before following the coast to Scarborough.

If it's castles you seek, head for Pickering, Whorlton, Scarborough, Ayrton, Cropton, Danby, Helmsley and Mulgrave, but don't ignore the vast, grand 18th century house that is Castle Howerd in the Howardian Hills. It was made world famous by the TV drama 'Brideshead' Revisited'. It lies near Malton and was designed by Sir John Vanburgh for Charles Howerd, 3rd Earl of Carlisle. Looking down on glorious lakes and wonderful gardens is a gilded dome reaching 80ft into the Yorkshire sky. Inside the house is a fabulous collection of paintings, dominated by Holbein's portraits of Henry V111 and the Duke of Norfolk.

There are 'natural' wonders to be found at The Bridestones Nature Reserve, Duncombe Park National Nature Reserve, the wildlife-rich Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve, the beautiful Park-run Levisham Estate and Pexton Moor with its stunning views.

What more could one ask for?





If you are looking for accommodation, first choose the type you require:

bullet   Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, etc.

bullet   Self Catering Cottages, Villas, Apartments, Static Caravans, Holiday Parks, Lodges, etc.

bullet   Camping and Touring Caravan Sites

bullet   Boating and Sailing Holidays

Please note that if you are wanting to stay in an apartment, some may be listed as "Aparthotels" in the Hotels section. These tend to offer more services than a normal apartment, eg restaurants, bars, and "Reception" staff more associated with hotels. Normal apartments are listed in Self-Catering.

If you are planning a holiday in a static caravan or mobile home, these should be listed in the Self Catering section.


Don't forget we offer lots of information on Activities, Attractions and Travel to help you plan your vacation.

 

Tourist Information Centres

BEDALE
Bedale Hall, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AA
Tel: 01677 424604    Fax: 01677 427146
E-mail: mail@bedaletic.org.uk

BOROUGHBRIDGE
Tourist Information Centre, 2 Fishergate, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO51 9AL
Tel: 01423 323373    Fax: 01423 323373

DANBY
The Moors Centre, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB
Tel: 01439 772737   Fax: 01287 660308
E-mail: moorscentre@ytbtic.co.uk

EASINGWOLD
Tourist Information, Chapel Lane, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, YO61 3AE
Tel: 01347 821530    Fax: 01347 823966
E-mail: thirsk@ytbtic.co.uk

FILEY
Tourist Information Centre, John St, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9DW
Tel: 01723 383636   Fax: 01723 383604
E-mail: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

HAWES
Dales Countryside Museum, Station Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT
Tel: 01969 667450    Fax: 01969 667165
E-mail: hawes@ytbtic.co.uk

HELMSLEY
The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BL
Tel: 01439 770173    Fax: 01439 771881
E-mail: helmsley@ytbtic.co.uk

LEEMING BAR
Tourist Information, Great North Rd, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1DT
Tel: 01677 424262    Fax: 01677 423069
E-mail: leeming@ytbtic.co.uk

LEYBURN
Tourist Information Centre, 4 Central Chambers, Railway St, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB
Tel: 01969 623069    Fax: 01969 622833
E-mail: leyburn@ytbtic.co.uk

MALTON
Tourist Information Centre, 58 Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LW
Tel: 01653 600048    Fax: 01653 698374

NORTHALLERTON
Tourist Information, The Applegarth Car Park, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8LZ
Tel: 01609 776864    Fax: 01609 776864
E-mail: thirsk@ytbtic.co.uk

PICKERING
Tourist Information Centre, The Ropery, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8DY
Tel: 01751 473791    Fax: 01751 473487
E-mail: pickering@ytbtic.co.uk

REETH
Tourist Information, The Literary Institute, The Green, Reeth, North Yorkshire, DL11 6TE
Tel: 01748 884059    Fax: 01748 884059
E-mail: reeth@ytbtic.co.uk

RICHMOND
Tourist Information Centre, Friary Gardens, Victoria Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ
Tel: 01748 850252    Fax: 01748 825994
E-mail: richmond@ytbtic.co.uk

RIPON
Tourist Information Centre, Minster Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LT
Tel: 01765 604625    Fax: 01765 604625

SCARBOROUGH
Tourist Information Centre, Brunswick Shopping Centre, Unit 15a, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1UE
Tel: 01723 383636   Fax: 01723 383604
E-mail: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

SCARBOROUGH
Harbourside Tourist Information Centre, Sandside, Scarborough, YO11 1PP
Tel: 01723 383636   Fax: 01723 383604
E-mail: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

SKIPTON
Tourist Information Centre, 35 Coach St, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01756 792809    Fax: 01756 797528
E-mail: skipton@ytbtic.co.uk

SUTTON BANK
Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, Sutton Bank, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EH
Tel: 01845 597426
E-mail: suttonbank@ytbtic.co.uk

THIRSK
The World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01845 522755    Fax: 01845 526230
E-mail: thirsk@ytbtic.co.uk

WHITBY
Tourist Information Centre, Langborne Road, Whitby, YO21 1YN
Tel: 01723 383636   Fax: 01723 383604
E-mail: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

YORK (DE GREY ROOMS)
Tourist Information, The De Grey Rooms, Exhibition Square, York, North Yorks, YO1 2HB
Tel: 01904 621756    Fax: 01904 639986
E-mail: tic@york-tourism.co.uk

YORK (HUDSON ST,)
Tourist Information Centre, Travel Office, 20 George Hudson St, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6WR
Tel: 01904 554455    Fax: 01904 554491

YORK (RAILWAY STATION)
Tourist Information Centre, Railway Station, Station Rd, York, North Yorkshire, Y01 7HB
Tel: 01904 621756    Fax: 01904 672753


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Useful links

THE NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK - www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
 Tel: 01439 770657

THE NORTH YORK MOORS  ASSOCIATION - www.north-yorkshire-moors.org.uk
 To keep an eye on the changes and developments going on in the North Yorkshire Moors and the Cleveland & North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, the North Yorkshire Moors Association was founded in 1985. The charity aims "to protect and enhance the characteristic beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors for present and future generations". Through the work of its dedicated volunteers the Association has raised an effective voice about important matters such as power lines and quarrying. It has helped to foster good relations between farmers and the National Park Authority, and sponsored repair work to ancient moorland trods. The organisation also runs events, such as talks and guided walks, to help people enjoy and appreciate the Moors and coast.

"Heartbeat" Information

York Information (Tourist Net UK

North York Moors Railway

Cleveland Way - information for those interested in the moors Long Distance Walk.

Walking in North Yorkshire

Middlesbrough Tourism

North York Moors Mountain Bike Routes

www.goferret.net - A Good website with lots of information about Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Moors - Enjoy this YouTube video from Mike Newton


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Serviced Accommodation -
Castleton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Chopgate Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Cloughton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Danby Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Easington Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Easingwold Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Ebberston Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Egton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Egton Bridge Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Farndale Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Filey Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Glaisdale Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Goathland Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Great Ayton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Great Broughton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Guisborough Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Hawnby Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Helmsley Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Hovingham Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Ingleby Cross Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Kilburn Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Kirkby Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Kirkbymoorside Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Malton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Marton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Northallerton Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Osmotherley Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Pickering Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Redcar Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Robin Hoods Bay Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Rosedale Abbey Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Runswick Bay Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Saltburn Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Scarborough Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Staithes Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Thirsk Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Thornton Dale Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation Whitby Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Guesthouse accommodation

Self Catering -
Appleton le Moors Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Brompton-by-Sawdon Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Castleton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Cropton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Danby Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Easingwold Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Ebberston Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Egton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Egton Bridge Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Fadmoor Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Farndale Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Filey Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Gillamoor Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Glaisdale Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Goathland Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Grosmont Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Helmsley Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Hinderwell Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Hovingham Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Hutton le Hole Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Ingleby Greenhow Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Kirkbymoorside Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Lastingham Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Lealholm Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Levisham Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Malton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Marton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Nawton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Newton-upon-Rawcliffe Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Osmotherley Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Pickering Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Redcar Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Robin Hoods Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Rosedale Abbey Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Runswick Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Scarborough Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Sleights Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Staintondale Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Staithes Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Stokesley Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Thirsk Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Thornton Dale Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Tollerton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Whitby Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Wrelton Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc

Camping -
Chopgate Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Easingwold Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Ebberston Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Egton Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Filey Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Helmsley Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Hutton-Le-Hole Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Kildale Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Kirkbymoorside Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Malton Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Northallerton Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Pickering Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Robin Hoods Bay Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Runswick Bay Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Scalby Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Scarborough Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Stokesley Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Thirsk Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks Whitby Campsites, campgrounds, touring caravan and motorhome parks

Boating and Sailing -


Attractions -
Northumberland Ancient Monuments Northumberland Antique Centres Northumberland Attractions Northumberland Castles Northumberland Cathedrals and Churches Northumberland Cinemas Northumberland Factory Shops Northumberland Galleries Northumberland Heritage Sites Northumberland Historic Monuments Northumberland Museums Northumberland Stately Homes, Gardens Northumberland Steam & Miniature Railways Northumberland Theatres Northumberland Theme Parks  Northumberland Walks & Viewpoints Northumberland Zoos & Wildlife Centres

Activities -
North York Moors Activity and Outdoor Pursuits Centres, North York Moors Ten-Pin Bowling and Skittle Alleys, North York Moors Bowling Greens and Clubs, North York Moors Cycle Hire, North York Moors Cycling Holidays, North York Moors Mountain Biking, North York Moors Fishing - Angling, North York Moors Fishing - Sea Fishing, North York Moors Flying, North York Moors Gliding, North York Moors Hang Gliding, North York Moors Microlight Flying, North York Moors Parachuting / Sky Diving, North York Moors Golf Clubs, Courses and Driving Ranges, North York Moors Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools, etc, North York Moors Motor Sports, motorcycle and car racing, rallying, motocross, speedway, etc, North York Moors Paintballing, North York Moors Riding, stables, hacking, riding courses, North York Moors Archery, North York Moors Clay Pigeon Shooting, North York Moors Deer Stalking, North York Moors Game Shooting, North York Moors Target Shooting, North York Moors Canoeing, North York Moors Diving, North York Moors Sailing, North York Moors Surfing, North York Moors Waterskiing, North York Moors Windsurfing,

Food -
Chopgate Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Cloughton Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Easington Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Egton Bridge Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Farndale Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Filey Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Glaisdale Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Great Ayton Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Helmsley Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Hutton Le Hole Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Ingleby Cross Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Kirkbymoorside Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Osmotherley Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Pickering Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Rosedale Abbey Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Scarborough Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Staithes Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Thirsk Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc Whitby Restaurants, Cafes, food outlets, etc

Travel -
North York Moors Airports & Airport Parking. North York Moors Local Bus Services. North York Moors Car Rental. North York Moors Coaches (Long Distance). North York Moors Ferries. North York Moors Rail Journey Planner & Tickets Online. North York Moors Taxis & Private Hire. North York Moors Sight-seeing Tours.