Top Things to do in North York Moors National Park
What to do and see in North York Moors National Park, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in North York Moors National Park, United Kingdom including Rosedale Railway Walk, Cleveland Way National Trail, Mallyan Spout, Cod Beck Reservoir, Goathland Station, Thornton le Dale Motor Museum, Staithes Beach, Robin Hoods Bay Beach, The Hole of Horcum, Port Mulgrave.
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1. Rosedale Railway Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful walk and, as it is along an old railway bed, it is flat and easy to walk. NB however that he map on the TA review shows this to be on the outskirts of York, but it is nowhere near it and is actually on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. Drive to Hutton le Hole, which is a beautiful village just up from Kirkbymoorside, then drive towards Rosedale Abbey. About a mile or so before Rosedale Abbey you will see car parking on the left hand side, and a couple of benches giving views over Rosedale. This is actually on top of Rosedale Chimney Bank - the steep hill down to the village. Park here and the railway walk is the track heading away to your left, past the old mine works. Alternatively, I tend to drive from Hutton le Hole towards Danby along Blakey Ridge. When you get to the junction of the road to Church Houses, you will see a car parking space on your right hand side. You can access the walk from here. Get to the track, turn right and it takes you to the top of Rosedale Chimney Bank. There are no catering facilities at either end of the walk, so take a flask, although there are a couple of good tearooms in Hutton le Hole and also in Rosedale Abbey.
2. Cleveland Way National Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We started walking the Cleveland Way in July from the start/end point in Helmsley near the carpark. The walk begins at a triangular stone sculpture carved with the name of the walk and the national trail acorn logo. We walked a stretch most weekends and finished early September. The Cleveland Way ends in Filey at a similar, larger, triangular stone sculpture. Day 1: Helmsley to Sutton Bank (18.81kms) Day 2: Sutton Bank to Osmotherley (19.46kms) Day 3: Osmotherley to Clay Bank (19.57kms) Day 4: Clay Bank to Captain Cook’s Monument (19.79kms) Day 5: Captain Cook’s Monument to Saltburn (21.08kms) Day 6: Saltburn to Sandsend (29.3kms) Day 7: Sandsend to Ravenscar (24.79kms) Day 8: Ravenscar to Filey (34.1kms) I enjoyed following the white acorn signposts all along the Cleveland Way, it felt almost like a treasure trail :-) Paths varied so much from flat stone paths, bumpy pebble paths, grass, mud, the occasional stretch along a tarmac road and everything in between! Walking through fields, woods, across moorlands, many bridges and then along the coast with the many ups and downs and occasional boardwalks. We were blessed with lovely weather on 6 of our 8 days and took many AMAZING photos. The first half of the Cleveland Way is more varied with regards to scenery, the second half is entirely coastal with only the occasional short detour slightly inland to go through a woodland valley. The coastal views are spectacular! But so are the open moorland stretches! Every day was a delight and I am so glad we had the opportunity to experience the English countryside in all its glory, and right on our doorstep too! I've reviewed the different locations we passed through on our mammoth hike separately, see other reviews for more information. I couldn't pick a favourite part of our hike, as each day was so different! But I would recommend anyone with reasonable fitness to take the time to experience our beautiful countryside.
3. Mallyan Spout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By 587melanier - Great Wyrley, United Kingdom
Well worth the steep descent and clamber across the rocks to get a view of this majestic waterfall. Nature at its finest. Just stunning
4. Cod Beck Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By pbarrett1116 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Lovely place, very nice paths, lots of benches, lovely scenery and a decent little car park. Pubs just a mile or so away :)
5. Goathland Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 795 reviews
Reviewed By juleslovesnyc - Harlow, United Kingdom
We visited Goathland and the North Yorkshire Moors railway and I’m so pleased that we did, the station is full of historical items and posters from the bygone era, the staff are very knowledgeable and will chat to you telling you about the history of the station, The steam train from Pickering to Grosmont which is the next station up is an absolute must if you can go on it id highly recommend it, The train is one of those that was used for filming in Harry Potter so the children will be overjoyed to do this trip, We loved visiting here it was lovely to see the sheep roaming free on the moors and also the Public house and scripps garage used for filming the series Heartbeat You honestly won’t be disappointed for stopping off here it’s truly beautiful
6. Thornton le Dale Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By colc170
Decided to visit here after watching Bangers & Cash on TV. What a splendid ever changing museum as some of the cars on display are in the next auction. The Owners and staff are lovely people and obviously being on TV has not gone to there heads. Some absolutely stunning vehicles and motor cycles as well as lots of interesting memorabilia. The very small admission fee goes to Charity so well done to the Matthewsons and staff as i am sure when they are busy visitors will get in the way. I spent a couple of hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it, I could of amused myself for longer but wanted to have a look around Thornton le Dale which is a lovely village then have a bite to eat and walk to Pickering.
7. Staithes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By 197PeterK - Tamworth, United Kingdom
Down on Staithes Beach ???? today. Great little beach well protected by the harbour wall. So good for the kids to play in the sea ????.Benches at the top to sit and people watch or just relax and read a book. Plenty of room to distance your self. So what are you waiting for get down here and enjoy.
8. Robin Hoods Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 590 reviews
Reviewed By Micasa312020
A busy beach used by families and dog walkers alike and is surrounded by cliffs with a great view around the cove. A ring of rocks is exposed with the tide recedes which is is taken advantage of by all including shellfish hunters and children searching rock pools all armed with buckets. When the tide returns look out for the ice cream van who leaves his escape from the beach as late as he can resulting in a drive through the oncoming waves and across rocks back to the causeway! If you log on to rhb live cam you are able to see live pictures from 3 positions, indeed if you select the camera showing the causeway and head over there you could wave to you family and friends! The pub on the causeway is the Bay hotel and is recommended.
9. The Hole of Horcum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Dilly4472 - Spilsby, United Kingdom
Spent entire day hiking this area of the North York Moors. So much beautiful countryside and almost completely deserted!!! There were plenty of sheep and the constant sound of birdsong but we met just 2 other couples out hiking. From carpark walk across the Moors high above The Hole, visit Skelton Tower, continue to Levisham Station, climb up to Levisham village, enjoy a drink at the Horseshoe Inn, return along the bottom of The Hole and climb back out to the car park...... a bit over 9 miles. If you’re not up to that just do a quick 2 mile circuit down into the Hole and back up. However this free outside attraction doesn’t even seem to appear on the Trip Advisor map search of the area???
10. Port Mulgrave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Norberto2121 - Hatfield, United Kingdom
Used to be lot harder to get to beach, just a rope and lots of guts, Looking at your pictures this is all quite new. There are lots of fossils if know what looking for we left with plenty, Didnt visit april 2018 but wouldn't let me chose another date lol Mick
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