Getting around Yorkshire

Once you're in the region there are plenty of options for getting around to explore, whether you prefer walking, cycling, road, rail, waterways or car hire.

Walking

With over 1,000 square miles of National Park land, Yorkshire is the ideal choice for walkers.  The region has suitable walking routes for everyone - from a long ramble along one of the three National Trails, to a short, gentle stroll through one of the many picturesque villages or a leisurely walk along the impressive coastline. For more walking ideas click here.

Cycling

Yorkshire is ideal for exploring by cycle.  In addition to the three National Parks, you will find two Areas of outstanding Natural Beauty and many other acres of delightful countryside and fascinating heritage.  For multi-day long distance adventures choose from a seclection of National Cycle Network routes which pass through Yorkshire, plus the many other signed cycle routes.  For more cycling ideas click here.

Road

If your plans include touring Yorkshire by car, you can plan your route using RAC or the AA.

For further information on public transport services within the Yorkshire region please use the following useful links:

http://www.pti.org.uk/

http://www.traveline.org.uk/

http://www.nationalexpress.com/

http://www.firstgroup.com/

http://www.traveldales.org.uk/

 

Rail

You can book your train tickets for travel within Yorkshire here.

Travel around the region with National Express East Coast. These fast and frequent passenger services offer direct and convenient passenger rail links, giving you the chance to explore cities, towns and coast.
http://www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com/

There are also a number of leisure trains running through Yorkshire, a great way to see the region as part of your stay:

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 18-mile line running through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway: 5-mile journey through the Yorkshire Dalesrunning between Embsay Station and Bolton Abbey Station.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: 5-mile journey from Keighley-Oxenhope through 6 award-winning stations including Oakworth, 'The Railway Children' station.  Ingrow Station is part of the award-winning Ingrow railway Centre and is the 'Park and ride' station for Haworth.

Settle Carlisle Railway: the 72 miles of the Settle-Carlisle line, ranked as one of the most well-known, spectacular railway journeys in the world.

 

 

Waterways

British Waterways Yorkshire looks after around 270 miles of inland waterways, covering an area which stretches across the region. From the mighty Humber to the scenic Ouse and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire's waterways combine rural appeal with historic purpose and are an excellent way of getting around at a more leisurely pace.

Hiring a canal boat and venturing throughout Yorkshire is a great way for the ultimate waterway experience.

For more information on Yorkshire's canals and boat hire, visit: http://www.waterscape.com/