Discover Thornton Dale
Welcome to Thornton Dale, a village located in Yorkshire. Explore local things to do, find places to stay, and discover beautiful walks in the surrounding area.
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Stay in Thornton Dale
4 Wellgarth
Cottage Leas Country Hotel & Restaurant
The Coachman Inn
Wayside Holiday Park
Wayside Holiday Park provides comfortable accommodation in wrelton.
Slingsby Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Slingsby Camping and Caravanning Club Site provides comfortable accommodation in slingsby.
Boonhill House - Caravan Site & Fadmoor Airstrip GB-1009
Boonhill House - Caravan Site & Fadmoor Airstrip GB-1009 provides comfortable accommodation in fadmoor.
Things to Do in Thornton Dale
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - (Levisham Station)
Step back in time at Levisham Station, a charming stop on the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway, offering unique rail experiences.
Children’s planet
Located in the scenic village of Kirby Misperton, the parking facility at Children's Planet offers convenient pay-and-display options for visitors exploring the nearby attractions. With modern payment methods including credit and NFC, it's an easy choice for those visiting the area.
Sinnington Common
Sinnington Common offers convenient parking for visitors exploring the picturesque village of Sinnington. Located on Main Street, this facility provides easy access to the charming medieval church and the scenic village green, perfect for a peaceful picnic or a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the nearby attractions with ease.
Food & Drink
The Blacksmiths Arms
The Blacksmiths Arms in Lastingham offers a charming experience with its 18th-century pub ambiance, complete with homemade fare and real ales. Located in the picturesque village of Lastingham, this venue is perfect for a relaxing stop during your Yorkshire travels, though parking is likely pay-and-display.
Restaurant Mýse
Located in the picturesque village of Hovingham, Restaurant Mýse offers a delightful fine dining experience. While enjoying the culinary delights, visitors can conveniently park nearby using the pay-and-display parking options available in the area. This ensures a hassle-free visit to this renowned dining destination.
Willowgate Bistro
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Walk: Steam Train Walk from Pickering
Climb abroad the steam train from Pickering to Levisham station and return on foot. The walk follows the line from Levisham village back the 8 miles to Pickering. The Route what3words for start point: ///rift.firelight.successor Start Point: Pickering Train Station Finish Point: Pickering Town Centre Distance: 8 Miles GPX Route Map steamtrainfrompickeringDownload Walk Description Start by taking the steam train to Levisham from Pickering. Always take the train (or bus) first on one way walks to avoid any stress and time constraints on your return. From Levisham station a steep climb takes you to the attractive village of Levisham. From here the walk is (nearly) all downhill as it follows the valley south through Levisham Woods to Farwath meeting Pickering Beck. From here forest tracks follow the river for 4 miles on the return to Pickering. The sound of steam trains passing is just one of the many pleasant experiences on this walk.
Walk: Pickering and Ings Bridge
Pickering and Ings Bridge is a 8.7 kilometer loop trail located near Pickering, North Yorkshire, England that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. The Route what3words for start point: ///fragment.reap.regrowth Start / Finish Point: The Ropery Car Park, Pickering YO18 8DY Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map pickeringandingsbridgeDownload Walk Description A circular walk (which can be shortened to 3 miles) from the market town of Pickering in Ryedale. The route heads south and west following the line of the idyllic Pickering Beck through meadows and pastures to reach the pretty stone Ings Bridge before returning either via quiet lanes for the shorter version or via peaceful fields and pastures for the longer version. The walk is relatively flat with only a couple of gentle gradients. The paths across the flood meadows, pastures and fields can get very muddy at times and so this walk is NOT recommended after long periods of rain, nor when Pickering Beck is in flood. You will need to negotiate some gates, footbridges plus 9 stiles for the shorter version (or 12 for the longer version) including a few stiles with tight fence surrounds so dogs will need a lift over. You will be sharing some of the pastures with cattle and some of the pastures with sheep, so take particular care with dogs. The waymarks for the footpaths are very intermittent meaning that navigation needs care. In addition to missing waymarkers and footpath signs, you may also came across a number of electric fences across the paths and missing stiles (meaning some fence climbing and ducking under wires was required). Most of these access problems can be avoided by following the shorter route. Allow 3 hours. There are public toilets in The Ropery car park (at the start of the walk). If you are looking for refreshments, there are plenty of pubs and cafes centred around the Market Place in Pickering at the end of the walk. OS Map: Explorer OL27 North York Moors Eastern Area. This walk follows public footpaths and bridleways which cross private and public land. Please respect people's privacy, keep dogs under control and remember the Countryside Code.
Walk: Thornton-le-Dale
A wonderful jaunt around the lovely countryside to the north of Thornton-le-Dale - accessed by the bus stops for Coastliner in the middle of the village. The Route what3words for start point: ///bombshell.folk.speeding Start / Finish Point: Chestnut Ave, Thornton Dale, Pickering YO18 7RR Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirethornton-le-daleDownload Walk Description From the bus stops in Thornton-le-Dale, head towards the traffic lights with The New Inn on the corner. Depending on which direction you’ve come on the bus, either cross Maltongate then over the A170 to be opposite the pub or stay on this side by crossing over Whitby Gate; then continue to walk alongside the A170 Pickering Road. After crossing over Greengate Lane on the right, take the stile set back on the right and follow the clear path into another field, and then another. Here the path cuts straight across another field before reaching a track on the left of an isolated tree. Turn right, but then left to follow the boundary of the field. The path enters the thin shape of Hagg Wood, only to emerge almost straight away on the far side, and then takes a left to go around the grounds of High Oaks Grange. Don’t turn left down the access road, but continue around the grounds on the clear path towards the trees. Enter the wood, and follow the path as it turns to the right. The path becomes more of a track as it enters Howl Dale Wood, and here, follow the track all the way through the entire length of the wood. Eventually, the track splits towards the end of the wood - and you take the left fork on the path which leaves the wood on the left side. Follow the path around to the left and to a collection of buildings, which you turn right and walk through at Low Kingthorpe. Follow the footpath as it turns sharp left, but then via to the right at the split of paths and follow the clear path on the ground to the trees in the far corner. Turn right and follow the line of the trees to reach the road. Cross over the road and turn left, taking care with fast vehicles, but you turn off to the right over a metal stile very soon. Follow this path alongside the line of trees of Pexton Moor, then straight through a line of trees into a more overgrown field. At the junction of paths, turn right, and follow the line of trees on your left to reach Dalby Forest Drive on the left just after Pexton Moor Farm. Turn right, and follow the drive until it turns to the right. Here, head for the track which looks to almost carry straight on, and then turn right to follow the marked public footpath through the wood to eventually go past St Hilda’s Church at Ellerburn. Cross the road and the beck, and turn right following the side of Thornton Beck; crossing over it via a bridge later on. Follow the path all the way to Thornton Mill, and turn left onto Priestman’s Lane, with the beck in front of you. Follow the road and when the beck turns to the right, cross over it using the bridge. Follow this path to the A170, and then turn right to return to the bus stops.
Walk: Fox and Rabbit to Pickering Walk
Fox and Rabbit to Pickering Walk is a 9.2 kilometer point-to-point trail located near Pickering, North Yorkshire, England that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. The Route what3words for start point: ///reference.inserting.retrieves Start Point: Pickering Finish Point: Fox and Rabbit, Lockton Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map foxandrabbittopickeringwalkDownload Walk Description A linear walk from the village of Lockton (home to the Fox and Rabbit Inn) to the market town of Pickering in Ryedale. Begin by catching the bus from Pickering to Lockton where you can enjoy lunch before beginning the linear walk back into town. Along the way you will enjoy the hillside pastures of Cross Dale, the haunting woodland of Haugh Wood and an idyllic stretch of the river, Pickering Beck. The walk has several climbs and descents throughout, including a couple of steep sections near the start. The sections of paths through woodland and pasture can be very muddy, slippery and rutted at times so good boots are a must (or wellingtons with grips in the winter months). You will need to negotiate several wide field gates, a couple of kissing gates, a few footbridges, one stone wall stile and one fence stile. (The wall stile is well built and should be easy for dogs to cross and the fence stile has a field gate alongside which is often unlocked. Even if this gate is locked, there is a gap beneath the gate that most dogs should be able to squeeze through). Many of the fields will be holding sheep and at least one field is used to graze cattle at times so take particular care with dogs. You will need to cross the railway twice, both at unsignalled crossing points so take great care to look and listen for trains before you proceed at these points. Allow 3 hours. There are public toilets in The Ropery car park (close to Pickering Market Place) and also in Eastgate car park (near the Pickering bus stop). If you are looking for refreshments, the Fox and Rabbit Inn at Lockton is at the start of the walk, you will find Lowther Place Tea Gardens in Newbridge (just after waypoint 3) and there are plenty of pubs and cafes centred around the Market Place in Pickering at the end of the walk. OS Map: Explorer OL27 North York Moors Eastern Area. This walk follows public footpaths and bridleways which cross private and public land. Please respect people's privacy, keep dogs under control and remember the Countryside Code.