The North York Moors national Park

The North York Moors National Park, home to our very own Robin Hood's Bay. The National Park is the perfect mix of coast and moorland. Escape the everyday pressures of life here in this thriving hub of coastal and moorland nature and wildlife. City life is non-existent here with bustling coastal or market towns the busiest it gets.

Great beauty and tranquillity greet you everywhere you look. Whether you choose to relax by adopting a slower pace of life or through thrilling adventures the NYMNP can accommodate you. Walk, Run or Hike the many trails taking in some of the great adventures. Wainwrights Coast to Coast, a 190-mile challenge starting in St. Bees, Cumbria and finishing in Robin Hood’s Bay. The Cleveland Way, 109 miles of moorland and dramatic coastline. Starting in Helmsley and ending in Filey you will take in famous landmarks, towns, and villages.

There are cycling hubs, hire and routes in The Great Dalby Forest, at Fryup Dale and Sutton Bank. The National Park offers a range of cycling options from road cycling to MTB. Want all the thrill but less pedalling? Hire an electric bike.

The North York Moors also has a range of accessible activities indoors and out, viewpoints, experiences, and attractions.

Abbeys, Castles, Forests and Woodlands, Museums, Galleries, Independent Boutique shops and a whole host of ways to enjoy delicious local produce from the moorland and sea. Just some of the ways in which you can delve into what makes the North York Moors the National Park it is.

In December 2020 the North York Moors National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve. Prepare to have your breath taken away as your eyes adjust to the sight of up to 2000 stars twinkling back at you.

554 square miles and a stunning 26 miles of dramatic coastline just waiting for you to explore and begin making memories here in Robin Hood’s Bay and The North York Moors National Park.