Your full trip itinerary
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Timings
We can depart & return at anytime you require
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Departure Point
We can arrange your pick up at home, hotel or just a central meeting point
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Group size
We have vehicles that take from 2 to 7 passengers. Vehicles for larger groups are available on request.
Stop 1
Helmsley
Our first stopping point of the day is in the quaint market town of Helmsley. Here you’ll have chance to explore the pretty market town and perhaps enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a local tearoom.
Leaving Helmsley, you then travel across the heart of the North York Moors, taking in the spectacular scenery of Rosedale, we pause to see one of the most beautiful views in the Moors. See evidence of the area’s mining history and how railways changed the industry during the industrial revolution. You also have the chance to wander onto the heather and to see some local wildlife and the sheep that live out on the open moors.
Stop 2
Chimney Bank
From Helmsley, the tour will head towards Chimney bank. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places of outstanding natural scenery overlooking the valley.
It takes its name from a 100-foot high chimney which was built to support an ironstone mine which was in that area. The mine closed in 1929, but its chimney remained until it was demolished on 28 July 1972.
Stop 3
Whitby
Then Whitby , stopping at the famous whitby whale bone arches before we let you off the bus at Whitby Abbey . You then have 2 hours free time to walk down the 199 steps and sample the famous fish & chips.
Stop 4
Goathland
We leave Whitby and head to the village of Goathland, a short, scenic drive that takes us back into the North York Moors.
Goathland is a small village built on land owned by the King and is perhaps best known as the location for the UK drama seriesHeartbeat and for its railway station which was used as“Hogsmeade Station”in the Harry Potter film series. After a drive through the village, we make our way to the railway station to await the arrival of our steam train (“Heartbeat”fans can request a bit of extra time to see the village).
Stop 5
Steam train ride (optional)
Goathland station is possibly the best place to catch a steam train anywhere in the UK. This station is better known by all you Harry Potter fans as Hogsmeade in the Harry Potter series.
Standing on the platform, you’ll hear the train approaching before you can see it. The steep incline on the approach to the station means the steam train is working at full-power, creating a truly spectacular scene as the engine puffs and roars up the hill.
Once at the station, you’ll board the train and take a seat for the relaxing, charming journey through the valleys and woodland of the North York Moors. Enjoy the views out of the window and perhaps a drink from the on-board bar (if available) as the train twists and turns through the Moors, often passing another steam train at Levisham station at the mid-point of the journey.
Those not choosing to go by train can stay in Goathland for a little while longer and travel onto pickering to meet the arrival of the steam train passengers later.
Stop 6
Pickering
Pickering is an ancient market town located at the bottom of the north york moors over looking the vale of pickering. There has been some notable characters associated with the town, william the conqueror, oliver cromwell and that harry potter again! As far as small towns go in North Yorkshire, there will be few, if any, that boast a castle, a heritage railway and an ancient church.
We will depart Pickering at approximatley 4:15 pm and head back towards York.
Stop 6
Back to York
The journey back to York is the final part of the tour as we travel across the Yorkshire countryside and back to our starting point.