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NORTH YORK MOORS: CLIFFTOP VILLAGES AND FISHING CHARM

Cliffs looming over gray seas, fishing villages clinging to slopes, steam trains crossing the moors. North Yorkshire's coast, dramatic.

≈ 4
Days
145
Km
4
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Journey along northern England's coast between harbors and cliffs. Explore Scarborough, wander through Whitby and its maritime lanes, discover Saltburn and its artists, then contemplate the moors beyond the coastline.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Kingston Upon Hull

river port humber gateway

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Day 1
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Discover

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The Deep Aquarium in Hull
2
Streetlife Museum of Transport
3
Hull old town center and historic alleys
4
Hull Minster
+4 Places visited
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Activities

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Dinner at Lion & Key pub in the old town
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Fresh fish tasting at Humber Fish Co restaurant on the harbor
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Next stop
Distance: 77.6 km
Travel time: 1h18
2
Day

Scarborough

beach resort spa golden

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Day 2
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Discover

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Flamborough Outer Headland nature reserve, chalk cliffs
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Sea viewpoint and seabird colony at Bempton Cliffs
3
South Bay beach in Scarborough, sheltered sandy beach
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North Bay beach in Scarborough
+4 Places visited
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Activities

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Visit to the two lighthouses of Flamborough Head
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Walk on the coastal paths around Scarborough Castle with panoramic views
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Surfing or stand-up paddleboarding at North Bay
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Next stop
Distance: 34.9 km
Travel time: 1h10
3
Day

Whitby

fishing port captain cook

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Day 3
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Discover

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Waterfalls and pebble beach of Hayburn Wyke
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Village of Ravenscar and remains of the old alum works
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Remains of the World War II radar station at Ravenscar
4
Fylingdales Moor Nature Reserve above Ravenscar
+9 Places visited
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Activities

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Hike on the forest coastal path to Hayburn Wyke
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Wildlife observation and Bronze Age remains at Fylingdales Moor
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Descent and ascent of the steep path to the lower part of the old village of Robin Hood's Bay
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 32.7 km
Travel time: 1h05
4
Day

Saltburn By The Sea

pier victorian artist community

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Day 4
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Discover

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Sandsend Beach on the Jurassic coast, fossil hunting spot
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Coastal village of Staithes with cobbled streets
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Staithes Harbor, former major fishing port of the northeast
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Plaque commemorating James Cook's apprenticeship at Staithes
+3 Places visited
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Activities

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Fossil hunting on Sandsend beach
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Guided fossil tour with Yorkshire Coast Rock
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Surfing or stand-up paddle lesson on Saltburn beach
+1 Optional activities

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What weather should you expect?

Summer (June-August): Warmest weather, longest daylight, peak tourist season, highest prices, festival season, ideal for all regions.

Spring (April-May): Mild weather, blooming gardens, fewer crowds, moderate prices, excellent for countryside, comfortable temperatures.

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