North York Moors Villages Road Trip 🚗🌿
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This 80-mile road trip takes you through some of the most charming villages in the North York Moors, from historic market towns to coastal fishing villages. Perfect for a scenic weekend trip!
North York Moors Villages Road Trip Itinerary Summary
📍 Osmotherley ☕🏡
📍Helmsley
📍 Hutton-le-Hole 🐑🏡
📍 Thornton-le-Dale 🌿🏞️
📍 Goathland 🚂🎥
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay 🌊
📍 Staithes 🎣🏡
Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 80 miles
Recommended Time: ⌛ 2 days
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?
If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.
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Additional Information & Highlights
📍Helmsley
📍 Hutton-le-Hole
📍 Thornton-le-Dale
📍 Goathland
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay
🅿️ Parking:
There are two car parks in Robin Hood’s Bay, Bank Top and the station car park. They are both pay and display and you can walk from there to the village.
💡 My Top Tip: Make sure to wear good shoes as the way down is quite steep and there are a lot of cobblestones in the village. You do not need hiking shoes but trainers are preferable.
📍 Staithes
🅿️ Parking:
There is a large car park by the fishmonger and café at the top of the village. You can park your vehicle there and walk down to the village. Please note that this is a pay and display.
💡 My Top Tip: Make sure to cross the bridge and go up Cowbar Bank as the views from there are very nice (that’s where I took the picture).
We managed to find free places to park but they’re a little further away if you don’t mind walking a bit!
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I am a newly retired widow who wants to make the most of my life by visiting as many places I can, to appreciate our lovely country ❤️