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North York Moors Farm Stays Located between Whitby and Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast within the North York Moors National Park

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Saltburn

Saltburn

Saltburn is a sandy shingle beach with a pier and Victorian tram that runs up and down the cliff.
Saltburn by the Sea is 36 miles from Cloughton
Pay and display car parks
Life guard from 27th May – 3rd September
Dog Friendly certain areas do not allow dogs from 1st May – 30th Septemtber, please see signage as they are clearly marked
Public toilets
Cafe’s, restraunts,takeaways and shops

Skinningrove

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Skinningrove and Cattersty Sands is a hidden Yorkshire gem, being very secluded and peaceful. It has soft golden sand with fabulos views. The Clevelandway runs through Skinningrove. 
Skinningrove is 32 miles from Cloughton 
Free car park
Dog friendly all year round
Toilets open daily 8am-5pm in summer and 9am – 4pm in winter
There are small shops, cafes and post office

Staithes

Staithes is a quaint fishing village thats sheltered beach is protected by two piers. It is also popular with fossil hunters and The Cleveland Way runs across the top of the cliffs
Staithes is 24 miles from Cloughton
Pay and display car parks
Dog friendly
There are public toilets at the top of the village and on the sea front
There are galleries, shops, cafes and a pub

Port Mulgrave

Port Mulgrave beach is accesed by a steep uneven footpath but is one of the top beaches on the Yorkshire Coast for fossil hunting. The Cleveland Way runs along the cliff top 
Port Mulgrave is 23 miles from Cloughton
Small free car park
Dog freindly

Runswick Bay

Runswick Bay is a secluded fishing village with golden sandy beach at the bottom of the hill. The Cleveland Way runs along the cliff top
Runswick Bay is 22 miles from Cloughton
There are two pay and display car parks, one at the top of the bank and one at the bottom
Life guard daily from 1st July – 3rd September
Dog friendly 
Toilets
 

Sandsend

Sandsend is a former fishing village but this picturesque place is now famous for being a holiday destination with beautiful soft sandy beach. The Cleveland Way runs along the edge of the beach
Sandsend is 17 miles from Cloughton
Pay and display parking on the roadside and car park
Life Guard daily from 1st July – 3rd September
Dog friendly certain areas do not allow dogs from 1st May – 30th September, please see signage as they are clearly marked
Toilets
Sandsend has village shop, shops, gallery, cafes and pub

Whitby

Whitby is a very historic town with myths and legends surrounding its history making it. It is famous for count dracular, Capt James Cook,Whitby Abbey and 199 steps. The Cleveland Way also runs across the cliff tops of the town
Whitby is 15 miles from Cloughton
Park and ride also pay and display car parks
Life guard daily from 27th May – 3rd September
Dog friendly certain areas do not allow dogs from 1st May – 30th September, please see signage as they are clearly marked
Toilets
Cafes, shops, restraunts, amuzments, crazy golf, trampolines and surf school 

Saltwick Bay

Saltwick Bay is a secluded sandy beach steaped in history, fabulous geology and ship wrecks. The Cleveland Way goes along the cliff top
Saltwick Bay is 14 miles from Cloughton
Limited free parking
Dog friendly 
Fossils and rock pools to the Northern side

Robin Hoods Bay

Robinhoodsbay is a famous smuggling and fishing village with sandy beach and rock pools and The Cleveland Way runs across the cliff top
Robin Hoods Bay is 12 miles from Cloughton
Parking at the top of the bank no parking at the bottom of the village
Dog friendly
Toilets
Shops, cafes, galleries and pubs

Stoupe Brow

Stoupe Brow has a rocky foreshore and a sandy beach
Stoupe Brow is 7 miles from Cloughton
Parking is limtied and is served by an honesty box
Dog friendly all year round and often you can enjoy the beach on your own
It is possible to walk along the beach to Robin Hoods bay and back along The Cleveland Way in a circular walk. Please always check the tide times before setting off

Ravenscar

Ravenscar has a steep footpath down to the beach where there is a combination of rocky pools and sandy areas
Ravenscar is 5.5 miles from Cloughton
Parking is roadside in the village at the top of the Cliff, The Cleveland Way also runs through the village. The Cinder Track also goes through Ravenscar where you can see what is left of the old platform
Dogs must be kept on leads due to a large seal colonly that live on the beach
The village has a National Trust Shop and a Tea Room

Hayburn Wyke

Hayburn Wyke Bay is a bay with two fresh water waterfalls splashing out onto the rocky beach, the Cleveland Way runs along the cliff top. The Cinder Track is above that
Hayburn Wyke is 1 mile from Cloughton
Pay and display car park 
Hayburn Wyke Inn serves food and drinks allows children and is dog friendly
The beach is childrens paradise rock pooling and paddling at the base of the waterfall

Scalby Mills

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Scalby Mills is 3 miles from Cloughton

Scarborough North Bay

Scarborough North Bay has along stretch of sandy beach that is family friendly over looked by the Castle and Freddie Gildroy
Scarborough North Bay is 4 miles from Cloughton
Parking is pay and display 
Life guard daily from 27th May – 3rd September
Dog friendly certain areas 
do not allow dogs from 1st May – 30th September, please see signage as they are clearly marked
Toilets
There are many facilities child friendly amusements, crazy golf,  cafes, restraunts, stalls and chalets to rent

Scarborough South Beach

Scarborough South Beach is a traditional seaside town with a fishing harbour 
Scarborough South Beach is 5 miles from Cloughton
Parking is pay and display
Life guard daily from27th May – 3rd September
Dog friendly certain areas do not allow dogs from 1st May – 30th September, please see signage as they are clearly marked
Toilets
The family friendly beach has various shops, cafes and all family friendly facilities and is a very traditional seaside town with deck chair hire and donkeys 

Cornelian Bay

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Cornelian Bay is best explored at low tide the Cleveland Way goes along the cliff top
Cornelian Bay is 7.5 miles from Cloughton
Free parking
Dog friendly but must be kept on a lead
It is an ideal bay for getting your walking boots on and exploring the sandy dunes and grassy areas

Cayton Bay

Cayton Bay is 9 miles from Cloughton

Filey Brigg

Filey Brigg is 13 miles from Cloughton

Filey Beach

Filey Beach is 12 miles from Cloughton

Humanby Beach

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Humanby Beach is 15 miles from Cloughton

Reighton Sands

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Reighton Sands is 16 miles from Cloughton

Bempton Cliffs

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Bempton Cliffs is 21 miles from Cloughton

Thornwick Bay

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Thornwick Bay is 22 miles from Cloughton

Flamborough

Flamborough

Flamborough is 25 miles from Cloughton

Hidden Beach Flamborough

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Hidden Beach Flamborough is 26 miles from Cloughton

Danes Dyke Beach

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Danes Dyke Beach is 23 miles from Cloughton

Bridlington North Beach

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Bridlington North Beach is 24 miles from Cloughton

Bridlington South Beach

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Bridlington South Bay is 22 miles from Cloughton

North York Moors National Park

The North York Moors National Park 44,000 acres of moorland, 26 miles of coastline and 21 historic Abbeys, castles and garden to explore and enjoy. It is carefully managed by all who work and live there to maintain its beauty and charm.  It has a wealth of wildlife habitats.

Pretty Villages
Pretty Villages
Magical Moorland
Magical Moorland
Places to Explore
Places to Explore

Dalby Forest

Dalby Forest is 8,000 acres of woodland for you to enjoy, with a visitor centre. Its glacial valleys to the south create a unique ‘rigg and dale’ landscape. Dalby Forest is home to an abundance of internationally important wildlife species and is also a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, where you can experience the magic of seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye. The landscape offers a variety of different trails – whether you are looking for a gentle stroll, challenging bike ride or active run – all amid breath taking scenery.

Forest Trails
Credit Russell Burton NYMNP
North York Moors National Park Dark Skies
Dark Skies Credit NYMNP
Forest Rides
Credit Russell Burton NYMNP

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart. Climb on board a steam or diesel heritage train on one of the earliest and most historic lines. Experience 24 miles of amazing scenery and beautiful villages along the line, jump off at the stations and explore.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Market Towns

There are several market towns across the area all very historical places to visit with the bonus of having a local market where you can shop local and buy produce that has been grown and made locally.

Helmsley is full of history, character and stunning architecture (including 51 listed buildings). The Norman castle, dating back over 900 years, evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin.

The Walled Gardens also enjoy a historic past, tracing their roots back to 1759.

Malton is a pretty market town, located on the north of the River Derwent.  It is one of Britain’s most renowned foodie destinations with traditional food shops, artisan producers, restaurants, a cookery school, food tours, markets and festivals

Market days

Filey – Friday (Easter to Christmas)

Guisborough – Thursday and Saturday

Helmsley – Friday

Kirkbymoorside – Wednesday

Malton – Saturday

Pickering – Monday; Country Market on Thursdays (9.30-11.30am), WRVS Hall, Hungate

Scarborough – Monday to Saturday (indoor)

Stokesley – Friday

Thirsk – Monday and Saturday

Whitby – Tuesday and Saturday

Food Markets
Credit TONYBARTHOLOMEW / TURNSTONE MEDIA NYMNP
Food Markets
Credit TONYBARTHOLOMEW / TURNSTONE MEDIA NYMNP
Whitby
Credit TONYBARTHOLOMEW / TURNSTONE MEDIA NYMNP

Heritage sites, Abbeys, Castle’s

We are very lucky to have so many amazing places to visit and we hope to share these with you as they are very much a part of local history with a lot of folk lore and legend attached to them.

Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey
Castle Howard
Castle Howard
Burton Agnus
Burton Agnus
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