David's Guidebook
Day's out
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Ryedale Folk Museum
Very interesting history
Great experience travelling to Whitby
69 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StGreat experience travelling to Whitby
Robin Hood's Bay
Lovely place to visit
Whitby
Iconic sea-side town
Great fish and chips
Goathland
Heartbeat country
Helmsley
Lovely market town with Castle
Nice tea rooms and cafes
Hole of Horcum
Great walking
Castle Howard
Hutton-le-Hole
Lovely village great walking country
Grosmont
Step back in time. Historic railway station
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest DriveGreat outdoors.
Walking and cycling
Runswick Bay
Great beach
Lovely market town
Gateway to the North York Moors and home of N. Y. M. Railway
66 locals recommend
Pickering
Lovely market town
Gateway to the North York Moors and home of N. Y. M. Railway
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankOne of the greatest monasteries in Yorkshire
Lovely cliff top views and walks
A must visit when staying at Dale View.
North Yorkshire Coast Wildlife - The Seal Colony at Ravenscar
Yorkshire is home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery. This also means it's also home to some wonderful wildlife - both inland on the moors and in the woodlands, as well as on the coast.
If you're prepared for a bit of a climb, the seal colony at Ravenscar is well worth visiting. It's not advisable to get too close to the common and grey seals as they lounge around on the rocky beach, but you can get an excellent view of them from the foot of the cliff, below Ravenhall Hotel.
There are around 300 seals living at the foot of Ravenscar - the rocky headland which features in just about every postcard photograph of Robin Hood's Bay. To get close to them you can park in Ravenscar village, there's plenty of on-street parking available, though it can get busy in the summer.
Head towards the National Trust shop (from the road) and just to its right you'll see a rocky track heading down onto Ravenhall Golf Course. A couple of hundred meters down the track you'll see a wooden signpost directing you down across the grass towards the cliff edge (not as dangerous as it sounds!). Just follow the path all the way down to the beach. The last section is a bit tricky, and can be slippy if there's been rain recently, so be careful.
This is not an advisable walk for those with mobility issues, or particularly young children (it is not pushchair friendly!). But if you're up for a bit of mud and the occasional scramble it's definitely worth the effort. Make sure you always check the tide time too - you don't want to get cut off!
For more information on local wildlife, check out this page on the National Park website:
28 locals recommend
Ravenscar
Lovely cliff top views and walks
A must visit when staying at Dale View.
North Yorkshire Coast Wildlife - The Seal Colony at Ravenscar
Yorkshire is home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery. This also means it's also home to some wonderful wildlife - both inland on the moors and in the woodlands, as well as on the coast.
If you're prepared for a bit of a climb, the seal colony at Ravenscar is well worth visiting. It's not advisable to get too close to the common and grey seals as they lounge around on the rocky beach, but you can get an excellent view of them from the foot of the cliff, below Ravenhall Hotel.
There are around 300 seals living at the foot of Ravenscar - the rocky headland which features in just about every postcard photograph of Robin Hood's Bay. To get close to them you can park in Ravenscar village, there's plenty of on-street parking available, though it can get busy in the summer.
Head towards the National Trust shop (from the road) and just to its right you'll see a rocky track heading down onto Ravenhall Golf Course. A couple of hundred meters down the track you'll see a wooden signpost directing you down across the grass towards the cliff edge (not as dangerous as it sounds!). Just follow the path all the way down to the beach. The last section is a bit tricky, and can be slippy if there's been rain recently, so be careful.
This is not an advisable walk for those with mobility issues, or particularly young children (it is not pushchair friendly!). But if you're up for a bit of mud and the occasional scramble it's definitely worth the effort. Make sure you always check the tide time too - you don't want to get cut off!
For more information on local wildlife, check out this page on the National Park website:
Staithes
Historic fishing village
A moving experience visiting this place
a great pub/tea rooms opposite
free entry
27 locals recommend
Byland Abbey
65A moving experience visiting this place
a great pub/tea rooms opposite
free entry
Nunnington Hall
lovely spot close by
just off the cinder track walk. very scenic with a nice pub close by
7 locals recommend
Hayburn Wyke waterfall
just off the cinder track walk. very scenic with a nice pub close by
Selwicks Bay
Beautiful spot at Flamborough Head
Great walks and wildlife
Famous seaside town
Historic Castle, beach, ice cream, candyfloss and much more
Go by bus the 128 goes from Pickering to Scarborough
125 locals recommend
Scarborough
Famous seaside town
Historic Castle, beach, ice cream, candyfloss and much more
Go by bus the 128 goes from Pickering to Scarborough
beautiful spot with plenty of good walking.
chimney bank is one of the steepest roads in England
18 locals recommend
Rosedale Abbey
beautiful spot with plenty of good walking.
chimney bank is one of the steepest roads in England
Well worth a visit
Helmsley is a great visit too
14 locals recommend
National Centre for Birds of Prey
Duncombe ParkWell worth a visit
Helmsley is a great visit too
Peasholm Park
open all year. pedalos, putting green, gardens etc
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway Roadwater sports centre
groups or individuals
Sandsend
Great beach and walk along the old railway line
Ryedale Auctioneers
New RoadHome of the Yorkshire Auction House
Duncombe Park
lovely parkland and walks offering great views
Whitby
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadGreat fun nice cafe
Peasholm Park
lovely gardens and boating lake
lots to see and do
go ape, walking, cycling and wildlife
Good cafe
55 locals recommend
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest Drivelots to see and do
go ape, walking, cycling and wildlife
Good cafe
Nunnington Hall
lovey spot some nice walks in the area
free car parking and good access to the beach between Robin Hoods Bay and Ravenscar
Nice cafe 👌
9 locals recommend
YHA Boggle Hole
free car parking and good access to the beach between Robin Hoods Bay and Ravenscar
Nice cafe 👌
Food Scene
Brass Castle Brewery
10 YorkersgateGreat experience micro brewery
The Star Inn
Main StreetGorgeous thatched pub serving first class food
Ryedale Vineyards
worth a visit
Eskdale Fisheries
159 Coach Rdin Sleights on the way to Whitby
excellent Fish and chips
The Horseshoe Inn
Main Streetlovely village pub great food
excellent pub with great food and beer. Great walking area with a nostalgic train station
14 locals recommend
The Horseshoe Inn
Main Streetexcellent pub with great food and beer. Great walking area with a nostalgic train station
Sightseeing
Hole of Horcum
Well known landmark on the North York Moors providing great walks
(NYMR) Levisham Station
1 Railway Cottageslovely circular walk close by