Destination
The North York Moors
Heather moors, steam trains and the Cleveland Way coast.
East of Ripon and Darlington, the North York Moors National Park runs from Sutton Bank all the way to the coast at Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay. Perfect for a shorter three- or four-day trip with big skies and famous walks.
From our pickups
Ripon
~1 hour to Helmsley via the A170.
Darlington
~55 minutes to Great Ayton and the Cleveland Way.
Scotch Corner
~1 hour 10 to Sutton Bank.
Highlights
- Sutton Bank — 'the finest view in England' per James Herriot
- Rievaulx and Byland abbeys
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Whitby
- Robin Hood's Bay and Runswick Bay
- Roseberry Topping — the mini Matterhorn
Suggested itinerary
A trip you could actually do.
- 01Night 1: Helmsley area — Rievaulx and a pub supper in the market square.
- 02Night 2: Coastal pitch near Whitby or Robin Hood's Bay.
- 03Night 3: Great Ayton — climb Roseberry Topping at sunrise.
Best time to go: August for the heather in full purple bloom.
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