North York Moors National Park

Heather moorland, dramatic coastline, and routes across northern England

Vast expanses of heather moorland, deep river valleys, ancient woodland, and rugged coastline create a landscape shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of rural life. Located in North Yorkshire, the North York Moors National Park combines some of England's finest upland scenery with a dramatic stretch of North Sea coastline, offering an extensive network of routes through moor, dale, forest, and coast.

Long-distance trails such as the Cleveland Way, Coast to Coast Path, Lyke Wake Walk, and Esk Valley Walk pass through the national park, linking places including Helmsley, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Osmotherley, Goathland, and Great Ayton. Moorland tracks, clifftop paths, woodland trails, and valley routes reveal changing views across heather-covered hills, historic villages, abbey ruins, and the open sea, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the landscape.

Whether following a national trail, crossing the open moors, or exploring the coastline and villages, the North York Moors rewards time spent on foot. Expansive scenery, varied terrain, and a strong sense of place make it one of England's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.