Road Trip 2: Touring beautiful North Yorkshire
Wanting a road trip that packs in moors, dales, castles, villages, towns and coastline? This road trip is just for you! The route covers 200 miles, taking you through the North York Moors, on to the coast and then back across the Vale of York into the Yorkshire Dales. Day 3 has a lot of driving, so allow 4 nights away for this trip if you can!
Moors, Coast and Dales
The Route
Day 1:
North York Moors
North York Moors
๐ Pick up campervan in Northallerton. Leave car with us.
๐ฃ Drive to Helmsley (40 min)
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Quick stop to explore the town & grab a coffee/snack
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Visit Helmsley Castle and / or Duncombe Park
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Walk to Rievaulx Abbey and explore the medieval ruins
๐ฃ Drive to Goathland (50 min)
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Visit Goathland Railway Station (Harry Potter fame)
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Wander round village centre (featured in Heartbeat)
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Walk to Mallyan Spout Waterfall
๐ Night 1 Campsite: Abbots House Farm, Goathland
Day 2:
Yorkshire Coast
Whitby & Coast
๐ Drive to Whitby and park at Whitby Abbey (30 min)
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Visit Whitby Abbey and Whitby Brewery
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Walk down famous 199 steps
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Explore old town and harbour
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Enjoy tea & cake at Marie Antoinette's
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Visit Captain Cook Museum
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Enjoy fish & chips at Magpie Café or Trenchers
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Climb to the whalebone arch
๐ฃ Drive to Robin Hood’s Bay (40 min)
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Stroll through the historic village & coastal paths
๐ Night 2 Campsite: Hooks House Farm, Robin Hood’s Bay
Day 3:
Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales
๐ฃ Drive to Aysgarth Falls (1h 40min)
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Walk to the famous waterfalls
๐ฃ Drive to Hawes (20 min)
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Visit Wensleydale Creamery & sample cheese
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Walk to Hardraw Force (England’s highest single-drop waterfall)
๐ฃ Drive the stunning Buttertubs Pass into Swaledale โ
๐ Night 3 Campsite: Usha Gap Campsite, Swaledale (scenic valley setting)
Day 4?
Relax
An extra night can be easily added to any of the days, giving you a day without tidying up and driving.
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Enjoy a longer walk in the area
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Visit some of the many local pubs and breweries
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Relax on site with a good book
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Alternatively, head for one of our traditional market towns and spend the night nearby. Masham is home to the famous Theakston and Black sheep breweries, with the Old Station campsite close by.
Back home
Return to Northallerton
๐ฃ Pack everything up, clean round and drive back to Northallerton
๐ Arrive by 11 AM to return the campervan
Top Tips
As with all road trips, you don't want to be driving for the whole of your break. This trip gives you plenty of time for exploring the many attractions en route, and to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around you. At most times of year it is advisable to book sites in advance, to avoid last-minute disappointment, but this can be done while you are on the journey. Enjoy!