North York Moors Self-Drive Travel Guide

Explore North Yorkshire your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 171-mile (278 km) point-to-point trip combining city culture, seaside charm, and moorland adventures. Designed for flexibility, the guide is split into 3-York, North Yorkshire Coast, and North York Moors—so you only visit the places that you choose.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• This online plan is ready to browse and get inspired – use at home or on your phone on the go.
• An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, for your timeframe from 3 to 14 days.
• Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc.
• Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps.
**Get started today with instant access (choose nearest date as with 1 year access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop.

Meeting Point

North York Moors National Park

United Kingdom

We do not meet you! As you are creating your own self-drive trip, and not meeting a tour guide, you can choose where you start and end! Start/finish at any of the places listed within the suggested routes

What's included:

• Suggested point-to-point plan
• Sample itineraries to illustrate what’s possible
• 1 account licence = 12 months access
• Access via website – not an app so nothing to download

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Travel and associated costs
• Transport (Use own)
• Live guide

What to expect:

North York Moors National Park

While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself.
• York – Wander the medieval city walls, tour York Minster, stroll the Shambles, explore Viking history at Jorvik, and enjoy river cruises through this historic city
• Howardian Hills – Discover an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to sweeping views and the grand Castle Howard
• Whitby – Enjoy harbour life, coastal charm, and fish and chips
• Whitby Abbey – Visit the haunting clifftop ruins that inspired Dracula and overlook the dramatic North Sea
• Robin Hood’s Bay & Staithes – Explore cobbled streets, smugglers’ tales, and clifftop paths
• Scarborough – A traditional seaside town with two sweeping bays, a hilltop castle, and classic amusements
• Yorkshire Coast – Find hidden coves, colourful villages, and trails along dramatic cliffs
• North York Moors – Drive through vast moorlands and stop at steam railway towns like Grosmont and pretty villages like Thornton-le-Dale
• Historic Sites – Explore ruined abbeys, grand estates, and priory remains