Nth York Moors Goathland Steam Train & Whitby Small Grp Day Trip

Discover Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors. A truly personal, small-group tour of Nth Yorkshire. With no more than 7 guests, Greg offers a relaxed, friendly experience that you won’t find with larger tour operators. Greg has lived in most of the places we visit and brings the region's history and culture to life with great stories and insider knowledge. The highlight of the day is a scenic heritage steam train ride (opt) from Goathland village famous as Aidensfield in TV's Heartbeat and Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter. Your day will be filled with stunning landscapes, charming villages like Helmsley and Hutton-Le-Hole and of course the breathtaking Whitby where you will enjoy some free time in this amazing coastal town. Whether you're taking photos of the moors, or simply chatting with Greg about local life, you'll feel like part of the Yorkshire family. A tour that’s as much about the journey as it is about the destination – Read our guests reviews!

1. 1

   White Horse of Kilburn

   Pass by

   A view of the enormous 'White Horse of Kilburn' (97m wide) The horse was carved into the Sandstone over 100 years ago. (please not that we will see the horse from the minibus and will not be venturing up close)

2. 2

   Byland Abbey

   20 min

   A stop at Byland Abbey. A Gothic Monastery which inspired the design for York Minster Rose Window

3. 3

   Helmsley

   40 min

   Visiting the beautiful, bustling market Town of Helmsley (Once my Home) Here, you will be able to stretch your legs, get something to eat and use the toilet facilities.

4. 4

   Hutton le Hole

   Pass by

   A drive through this small 'chocolate box' village where you often see sheep taking over the roads

5. 5

   North York Moors National Park

   1 hour

   We will drive over a section of the North York Moors National Park where we can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this vast moorland and take a stop to take photos.

6. 6

   Whitby

   2.3 hours

   Approximately 2hrs 15 mins to spend in Whitby at your leisure. You may want to visit Whitby Abbey, eat fish and chips or just take in the harbour atmostphere of fishing boats along the great piers.

7. 7

   Goathland

   15 min

   From Goathland Village, there is an opportunity (15 mins) to explore this famous village; the home of 'Aidensfield' from the popular tv show 'Heartbeat' Greg will then see you safely on the steam train ride from Goathland (optional £12) to Pickering which takes about 50 minutes and then Greg be waiting for you at Pickering, ready to return you back to York.

8. 8

   Goathland Station (nymr)

   50 min

   Heritage train depart from Goathland to Pickering (please note this is optional but highly recommended) £12pp. Paid locally on the day.

9. 9

   North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nymr)

   5 min

   Greg will pick you up from Pickering Station before the return back to York

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.