Introduction to the Park

With more than 50 years as a National Park, The North York Moors is one of the finest landscapes in Britain. Miles of stunning heather, towering sea cliffs, secluded beaches and grassy dales give it a character all of its own.  Discover wildlife, historic buildings, archaeology, ancient woodlands and picturesque villages.  There are information centres throughout the park to help with your visit. 

Beautiful heather moorland lies at the very heart of the North York Moors National Park. Unenclosed and unsurpassed, this stunning landscape has a quiet drama all of its own.

Responding sensitively to the changing seasons, the moorland is a special place whatever time of year.

The call of the moorland birds characterise the early summer and, as the summer evenings draw in, the flowering heather turns the moors into a purple carpet stetching for miles across the open vistas.

However the moors are not the only attractions.  The coastline of the North York Moors National Park is so special that it is also part of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast.  Then there are the villages, forests, rivers and wildlife. 

Getting There

BY TRAIN The Park is served by rail with stations surrounding the Park at York, Malton, Scarborough, Middlesbrough and Northallerton, all with good bus links into the Park.  

Getting Around the Park

The Park can be explored on foot, bike and by an extensive local network of buses and trains.  You can find out all about local transport at by visiting the Part Authority web site.  The Park is crossed by the Esk Valley line from Middlesbrough to Whitby with stops all along the way through the Park.  It's an idea way to get out and explore.  The line also connects with the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway to explore further into the Park.  There is a good network of buses cross the park and a dedicated 'Moorsbus' network of recreational services.

Links

 North Yorkshire Moors National Park
 Park Authority Web Site.  This site has features and practical information for the visitor.