North York Moors

North York Moors National Park

North York Moors

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  National Park 

What is it –  Coastal, Countryside, Free access, National Park 

When is it from – All or N/A

The North York Moors is one of Britain’s 15 National Parks.  Its website says, “Moor. Coast. Forest. Dale” – which pretty much sums it up.  North Yorkshire Moors National Park was established in 1952 and covers an area of 554 square miles (1434 square kilometres) between Scarborough, Thirsk and Teesside.  It is said to be England’s largest expanse of heather moorland, but it also offers ancient woodlands, a dramatic 26-mile coastline, Iron Age and medieval remains and old, stone-built, hamlets.  Wildlife includes roe deer, badgers and owls whilst, offshore, seals, dolphins and whales can be spotted.  The highest point is Urra Moor at 1489 feet (454 metres).

As well as being classic hiking country, the North York Moors railway, a heritage line, runs 18 miles (29 km) between Pickering and Whitby, taking in Goathland, setting of the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series.

The North York Moors is not just for walking.  Other popular towns and villages than those already mentioned include Helmsley, Thornton-le-Dale, Grosmont, Hutton-le-Hole, Lastingham, Osmotherley, Pickering, Ravenscar, Runswick, Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay.

Individual places in the North York Moors appear in ABAB’s Places and some are also featured in particular articles.  The links below will take you to the NYM National Park website and to information about Britain’s other National Parks.

 


Address

National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5BP 

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