The North Yorkshire moors are awash with amazing walks and activities for all ages
Get Walking!
- Walk some of the beautiful routes visiting villages all around the Esk Valley Esk Valley Walks and Villages | The Whitby Guide
- Take in part of the famous Wainwrights Coast to Coast path Stage 12 runs from is from Glaisdale to Robin Hood’s Bay
- Explore The Cinder Track Whitby to Scarborough The Cinder Track perfect for walkers and cyclists.
- Enjoy a lovely 1 mile walking loop exploring Roman fortifications at Cawthorn
Need More Inspiration?
There’s so much to do we can’t possibly share it all but we recommend the following websites to help plan your activities and find out what’s happening locally:
Visit Whitby | Whitby Accommodation, Attractions & Tourist Information
Visit Pickering – Gateway to the North York Moors, Yorkshire
Eating and Drinking
“The Postgate Country Inn”, Egton bridge
Delicious pub food with stunning fish dishes and seasonal options.
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation North Yorkshire Moors, Whitby (postgateinn.com)
“The Wheatsheaf Inn”, Egton
Lovely pub restaurant tables outside. Everyone loves the trio of desserts!
“The Horseshoe Hotel”, Egton
Seasonal food with a great outdoor area and bar serving up pizzas and loaded fries in the summer months
Bed & Breakfast Hotel | 6 Bedroom Hotel in Whitby, North Yorkshire (thehorseshoehotel.co.uk)
“The Arncliffe Arms” Glaisdale
Hearty pub classics and a warm atmosphere
Getting Around
Here’s a list of the taxi firms that advertise locally. It’s worth booking a couple of days in advance where possible as they cover a large area and there are no firms based in the village itself for last minute bookings. We’d also recommend asking for a cost or at least an estimate when you book so you know what to expect:
Country Cars: 07564 599226
Jim’s Taxi: 07490 007007 or 07916 071833
Bob’s Cabs: 07986 577173
Trains: Journeys from Glaisdale station take around 26 minutes
Glaisdale to Whitby Train Tickets & Timetables (northernrailway.co.uk)
Buses: Arriva 96 Whitby to Lealholmside can be flagged at the top of the street:
96 Whitby to Lealholmside Bus Route & Timetables | Arriva Bus UK
Journeys into Whitby take around 50 minutes, more advice on Bus Travel in the whitby areas: