North York Moors

View a map of featured destinations in the North York Moors

You can have a completely different experience every day in the North York Moors.  Spend a day visiting historic sites and stately homes, enjoy the great outdoors, check out some of the great attractions, follow in the footsteps of TV and film heroes, experience a traditional agricultural show the possibilities are endless.

Enjoy the video of the rugged, Yorkshire coast and North Yorkshire Moors below, as it featured as a destinaton on the digital series, Hidden Gems, presented by Simon Calder. Follow the renowned travel writer as he explores the legend of Dracula in Whitby, samples some of the finest fish and chips, delves into the history of Robin Hoods Bay and travels across the rolling North York Moors on the North York Moors Railway.

A sense of space and solitude marks the North York Moors National Park, where ridge upon ridge of heather moorland roll into the purple distance.

The deep secret valleys, which cut the plateau, come almost as a surprise and the warmth of their dreaming red-roofed villages gives pleasing contrast to the upland solitude.

Discover the grandeur of stately homes and the majestic ruins of abbeys and castles. Take a trip through the moors on the steam railway or visit the excellent museums of rural life

The four market towns of Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Malton and Pickering are steeped in tradition and have remained unspoiled through generations. Visiting them is like stepping back in time, experiencing their beautiful architecture and warm hospitality.

Alternatively a wide range of active outdoor recreation is available from hang gliding and sailing, walking and cycling to horse riding and quad biking.

Why not visit our Outdoor Adventure website for more on outdoor activities in North Yorkshire.

Featured Destinations in the North York Moors
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Related links:

http://www.yorkshiremoorsandcoast.com
http://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/
http://www.moorsuk.net/
http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/