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Apr 6, 2024 · Jumping in your car and enjoying a scenic drive in Yorkshire is the most ideal holiday and we think a lot of people will be looking to explore some of these iconic routes in 2024. 1. West Yorkshire & the South of the Dales. Haworth > Ilkley > Leeds > Brimham Rocks > Pateley Bridge > Grassington > Skipton > Malham.
- Planning A Trip to Yorkshire
- Spend Day One in Whitby and The Yorkshire Moors
- Spend Day Two in The Howardian Hills
- Spend Day Three in The Howardian Hills
- Spend Day Four in York
- Spend Day Five in York
- Spend Day Six in Harrogate
- Spend Day Seven in The Yorkshire Dales
Epic 6-night / 7-Day Yorkshire Road Trip Itinerary
If you want to spend longer in Yorkshire, I suggest adding another day in Whitby and York. Whitby– one night Howardian Hills– two nights York– one night Harrogate– two nights No time to read right now? Pin for later!
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Fun Fact: We started our week-long Yorkshire road trip itinerary in Whitby and arrived in the early evening. I chose Whitby as the first stop on my itinerary as I had always wanted to see the famous Whitby Abbey and follow in Dracula’s footsteps. Yes, you have read that correctly! Bram Stoker created Dracula after he spent time in Whitby, and the 199 steps leading from the harbour to the abbey are featured in the Dracula novel. Supposedly, this is one of Whitby’s most popular tourist attracti...
Whitby Abbey
There are so many attractions in Whitby, but the gothic ruins of the Benedictine monastery Whitby Abbey, are the most impressive. Perched high on a hill above the town, the views across Whitby harbour are fabulous. Wander around the ruins, look inside the museum and visit St Mary’s church, where you will find Dracula’s grave! Once you’ve finished exploring the abbey ruins, visit the Captain Cook Museumand learn all about the famous captain who departed Whitby to sail around the world and even...
North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors is one of three national parks in Yorkshire. The other two are the Yorkshire Dales National Park and parts of the Peak District National Park. The North York Moors have some of the most breathtaking landscapes in England, giving Yorkshire the accolade of being ‘God’s Own County’. The North York Moors also contains one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the United Kingdom. Our first day in Yorkshire was spent driving to these different locations within the Nati...
Robin Hood’s Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay has a colourful history of smugglers and ghosts, and this sleepy fishing village on the Yorkshire coast is a delight to explore. If you have ever visited Rye in East Sussex, it will give you some idea of what Robin Hood’s Bay is like. All along the cobbled lanes, you can see quaint cottages with brightly coloured flowers clinging to their facades. The charm continues with independent shops, art galleries, and old-world pubs peeping out from their precarious positions along th...
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Abbey dates back to 1132AD and remains one of the most complete of England’s abbey ruins. The ruins are spectacular, and the site is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy a picnic or refreshments from the cafe. There is a popular scenic 7-mile circular walking route from Helmsley Castle to Rievaulx Abbeyfor keen walkers. Parking for Rievaulx Abbey can be found on-site or in the nearby privately-owned field. There is a small parking fee for both locations. How to find Rievaulx Abbey: Ri...
Richmond
Richmond is an elegant market town in the Yorkshire Dales, is 950 years old and was the first location in the world to be given the place name Richmond. It also holds the title of having the best-preserved Norman castle in England, so with credentials like those, you will want to add this historic town to your Yorkshire road trip itinerary. Like many Yorkshire towns, its central hub is the cobbled marketplace lined with Georgian and Victorian architecture and home to quite a few pubs from wha...
Wensleydale
Fans of Wallace and Gromit will know that Wensleydale is the home of these animated characters. It is a typical Yorkshire village, with its main tourist attraction being the Wensleydale Creamery, where Cistercian monks first started making Wensleydale cheese in 1150. There are several pubs in Wensleydale if you want to stop for lunch and a pint.
From the Librarian’s Cottage, it was a quick 5-minute drive to the magnificent Castle Howard stately home and grounds.
Explore the City of York
No Yorkshire road trip would be complete without visiting York, one of England’s favourite cities and one of the most amazing places in the UK, for a one-night break. It is steeped in history, and there are so many things to do in York, from exploring the famous city walls and the must-see York Minster Cathedral to visiting York Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre and the York Dungeons. For Harry Potter fans, a guided tour along The Shambles and a look at the HP shops will be on every mug...
We had a few hours to kill this morning and so headed back into York city centre for breakfast/brunch. We chose to eat at Brew and Brownieas it had such good reviews – it turned out too good as we had to queue for a table! I have to say it was very good and worth the accolade of York’s best breakfast restaurant. Afterwards, we went to York Castle G...
Harrogate
Harrogate is home to some of the best attractions in Yorkshire and a firm favourite for visitors to North Yorkshire. The Victorian spa town is a good spot for shoppers with a good range of independent and high street chain stores. Betty’s Cafe Tearoomsis a destination in its own right and began its story in Harrogate in 1919. The cafe started by selling Yorkshire’s famous ‘Fat Rascal’ scones before evolving into Harrogate’s must-visit attraction. Harrogate is best known as a spa town for its...
Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge is a small market town in Nidderdale near Harrogate. It is just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is so pretty you can’t help but like it. Comprising one main road lined with several independent shops, the first is the oldest sweet shop in England, dating back to the 17th century. Follow the Pateley Bridge Heritage Trailand find some other fascinating locations in the town. Walk from the car park to the top of the road, and you will come across Cocoa Joe’s, the choc...
Haworth and the Bronte Waterfall Walk
Haworth is a beautiful village in West Yorkshire and famous for being the home of the Bronte sisters. The number one Haworth attraction is the Bronte Parsonage Museum, a look at the Bronte family’s lives in the early 1900s. The rough and rugged Yorkshire landscape around the village inspired the setting of Wuthering Heights. Haworth Railway Station is another great place to visit on a Yorkshire road trip and was the location for the iconic 1970s film ‘The Railway Children ‘. Watch the steam t...
Stroll through Bronte Country
For walkers, there are plenty of chances to enjoy the Yorkshire landscape. Top Withens Walk is a popular Yorkshire Dales walk and takes you out of Haworth along signposted pathways to the moorland that inspired the Brontes to write their epic novels. The Railway Children was also filmed in Haworth, and visitors can find a walking route map following locations from the film here. Bronte Waterfall Walk is another charming walk to do and does not entail the climb up to Top Withens (I chose this...
- Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. Start your Yorkshire road trip on the east coast in the Whitby area. I have so many fond childhood memories of Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay and I was delighted to be able to go back as an adult and appreciate this quaint but also dramatic area of the English coast.
- The Yorkshire Moors and York. Make an early start on day two to see as much of the Yorkshire Moors as possible. It is only just over 1 hours’ drive from Whitby to York, we took a day to drive and walk through the moors, then stayed overnight in York.
- The Yorkshire Dales and Leeds. I spent many holidays as a child walking in the Yorkshire Dales. For me, they are quintessentially British with rolling green hills, babbling streams and rivers, sheep dotted about and tearooms tucked in villages everywhere you go.
- Leeds and Manchester. Continue your Yorkshire road trip by moving on to the cities in the region. Leeds is such an underrated city and definitely deserves more visitors and more attention.
Jul 9, 2021 · Here are ten road trips that show off the rolling countryside, striking landmarks, and charming villages that Yorkshire has to offer. 1. North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast
Jun 29, 2023 · A guide to planning the perfect 2 to 3 days in Yorkshire Dales itinerary including things to do, where to stay and tips for getting around.
- Olivia Ellis
Contents show. I promise this epic itinerary for Yorkshire will immerse you in the Yorkshire culture and show you the best sights Yorkshire has to offer! If you’re planning your own itinerary, then make sure you check out my ULTIMATE Yorkshire Bucket List!
May 29, 2023 · Yorkshire, England’s largest county offers visitors historic cities, beautiful countryside, pretty seaside towns, areas of outstanding natural beauty, rivers, waterfalls, 3 National Parks and countless day trip opportunities. Fountains Abbey is a popular Yorkshire destination (and UNESCO World Heritage site)
