York Trip Overview
Head into the North York Moors National Park where you will explore the beautiful landscapes and historical sites.
The first stop of the tour is Pickering, a ancient market-town on the border of the North York Moors national park. From Pickering we travel into the national park itself, famed for the stunning views of heather moorland which, on a clear day, can extend for 50 miles in every direction. We stop next in Goathland, famous for its role in the TV series Heartbeat. You will have a brief stop where you can see Goathland Station, featured in the world renowned Harry Potter movies as Hogsmead.
Next we arrive in Whitby for lunch, a traditional seaside town, where there is a wide choice of places to eat with fish and chips being the local favourite. After our lunch stop it is time to travel through the heart of the moors, following roads through the stunning expanse of heather moorland.
We will then make our way back towards York whilst enjoying the views over the Vale of York.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Head into the North York Moors National Park where you will explore the beautiful landscapes and historical sites.
The first stop of the tour is Pickering, a ancient market-town on the border of the North York Moors national park. From Pickering we travel into the national park itself, famed for the stunning views of heather moorland which, on a clear day, can extend for 50 miles in every direction. We stop next in Goathland, famous for its role in the TV series Heartbeat. You will have a brief stop where you can see Goathland Station, featured in the world renowned Harry Potter movies as Hogsmead.
Next we arrive in Whitby for lunch, a traditional seaside town, where there is a wide choice of places to eat with fish and chips being the local favourite. After our lunch stop it is time to travel through the heart of the moors, following roads through the stunning expanse of heather moorland.
We will then make our way back towards York whilst enjoying the views over the Vale of York.
Itinerary
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Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Meet your driver guide in Duncombe Place, outside the York minster to begin your tour.
Stop At: Pickering, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Stop in the beautiful Yorkshire town of Pickering, when you can enjoy a hot drink and explore this interesting area. You will have the option to visit the famous Church, which is home to the oldest wall paintings in England.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goathland, Goathland, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Visit this beautiful town, nestled in the heart of the moors. Goathland is famous for the TV series Heartbeat and its appearance in Harry Potter as Hogsmede station.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Whitby, Whitby, Scarborough District, North Yorkshire, England
Stop for a few leisurely hours in this stunning coastal town. Enjoy world famous fish and chips and saunter through the beautiful streets. You will also have the option to visit the famous Abbey during your two hour stop here if you wish.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: North York Moors National Park, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Enjoy a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, where you will see stunning views which extend for miles.
Stop At: Helmsley, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England
Enjoy a break in this Yorkshire village, where you can stop for a drink and explore the area. You will also have the option to visit the castle ruins for an additional £5.80.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Finish your tour of the North York Moors back in the heart of the medieval city.
