North York Moors Steam Railway

Overview

Step back in time with magnificent steam engines and beautiful rural stations. The railway is lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic.

Hostels nearby

YHA Dalby Forest

En suite rooms available

YHA Exclusive Hire

Self-catering kitchen (currently closed)

North York Moors Steam Railway

Whitby, YO22 5NF

Map references

OS Grid Ref: NZ836013

Lat/Lng: 54.401066, -0.712881

Contact information

Other things to do nearby

Rock pooling and fossil hunting

Try rock pooling, fossil hunting and playing on the beach making sandcastles, all a stone's throw from the hostel.

Wild Swimming at Boggle Hole

Noted as a great place to swim in the Wild Swimming book. The sea at Boggle Hole is exhilarating, and perishing, all at once.

Sea Fishing at Boggle Hole

Cast from the window of your room (almost!) and spend the whole day staring wistfully out to sea.

Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque old fishing village with delightful streets and old fisher-folk running cafes. The village is rife with tall tales of old smugglers.

Whitby

Whitby is a lovely, seaside town dominated by the abbey ruins high on the hill. 199 steps lead to the churchyard that inspired Bram Stoker to write 'Dracula'.

Walking and Rambling around Boggle Hole

The Cleveland Way passes the hostel doorstep and YHA Boggle Hole is the traditional finish on Wainright's Coast to Coast walk.

Mountain biking around Boggle Hole

The disused railway line (National cycle route 1 - North Sea trail) offers easy, family friendly and car free cycling, all within 10 minutes of the hostel.

Cycling around Boggle Hole

Take a leisurely cycle along the National Cycle Route 1 or the North Sea trail which starts 10 minutes away from the hostel.

Watersports in Boggle Hole

Step out of your room and into the sea and more importantly, you can then step out of the sea into a lovely hot shower!

Scarborough Sealife & Marine Sanctuary

Discover our underwater world and meet the land creatures including Otters, Seals and Humboldt Penguins. Visit the website

Flamingo Land

One of the county's top theme parks, with rides for all of the family, including Mumbo Jumbo, which has the steepest drop in the world. Visit the website

Scarborough Castle

With its 2,500 year history, stunning location and panoramic views of the Yorkshire coastline, the castle is well worth a visit. Visit the website

Walking and Rambling in YHA Dalby Forest

Walking and Rambling in Dalby Forest

Walk around the picturesque Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors. Lockton is the start of the 5.6 mile Bride Stones walk, taking in some of the Moors famous geological features.