Discover the rugged beauty of rural Northern England on this 8-hour day trip to North York Moors and Whitby. From York, drive towards the medieval town of Helmsley, where you will have the opportunity to explore quaint shops and visit the medieval castle.
You leave from Helmsley and drive through Hutton-le-Hole and over the North York Moors for some photo stops, past the 16th century Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge (the highest point of the Moore) and Ralph's Cross, then through the picturesque and picturesque Yorkshire villages leading down to Whitby. When you arrive in Whitby, you will hear stories about the history of the coastal city and your guide will show you the main attractions that you want to visit. The tour will stop in Whitby for two hours for lunch with options for Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Museum, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, taste the famous Fish 'n'
Dive into the North York Moors National Park and enjoy the panoramic views over the rolling countryside. Enjoy Whitby's maritime atmosphere in your spare time, perhaps visit Whitby Abbey, the harbor or the Captain Cook Museum. You will return to York via the dramatic Horcum Hole. There is an optional North Yorkshire Moors Steam Train Ride from Whitby to Goathland, paid locally.