Scarborough Castle

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

RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Take a walk by the beautiful cliffs to try and spot some of our most fascinating birdlife.         Visit the website

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.

Mountain Biking at YHA Dalby Forest

Mountain Biking in Dalby Forest is a must for biking enthusiasts, with over 40 miles of man made trails at your wheels.

Cycling in Dalby Forest

The National Park has over 1400 miles of cycle ways for you to discover. Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape.

Dracula Experience

A unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animation, special effects and live actors.       Visit the website