A sunlit beach and cliffs at Boggle Hole near Robin Hood's Bay with a view towards Ravenscar. A wide expanse of rippled sand dotted with pools and rocks in the foreground, with cliffs on the right, curving into a rocky headland topped with green fields in the distance. — The headland at Ravenscar from Boggle Hole near Robin Hood's Bay on the Yorkshire Coast | © National Trust Images/Joe Cornish

Coast and countryside in Yorkshire

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll through a deer park, a hike in the hills, or a walk along the coast, there are lots of opportunities to stretch your legs and explore Yorkshire. Wander through the glorious landscapes of the Dales and North York Moors and enjoy far-reaching coastal views along scenic paths. Here are some favourite coast and countryside locations in the region.

Discover the many opportunities to explore the stunning natural landscapes across Yorkshire.

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Yorkshire Dales

Discover the Yorkshire Dales with their rolling countryside, steep-sided valleys, heather-covered moorland and a patchwork of dry stone walls and barns.

Walkers with dogs on Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

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Marsden Moor

Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.

A couple walk along the accessible paths at Brimham rocks on an autumnal morning

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Brimham Rocks

From rocks to moorland, Brimham offers a whole host of different features for visitors to explore. Here are a few highlights and what not to miss on your first, second or thousandth visit.

View across the bridge towards Gibson Mill on a late autumn day. The skies are grey and the leaves have turned, with trees in the background almost bare.

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Hardcastle Crags

From bats to beetles and skylarks there's plenty to be discovered at Hardcastle Crags, where 15 miles of paths are ready to be explored. The northern hairy wood ant can be found in the woodland here, living in giant dome shaped nests, some of which are up to six feet tall.

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Roseberry Topping

Discover what you can do around Roseberry Topping, from climbing the hill itself to seeing geological formations at Cliff Rigg Quarry and spotting wildlife such as roe deer.

Rock formation on Bridestones moor with moorland landscape in the background

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Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping

Discover fascinating rock formations hewn by the elements from Jurassic-era sedimentary rock over millennia, then spot wildlife in the surrounding Bridestones nature reserve.

Where to explore for a bit of vitamin sea.

Robin Hood's Bay in autumn on the Yorkshire Coast

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Things to see and do on the Yorkshire Coast

Find out what the Yorkshire Coast has to offer, from fossil hunting and walking routes, to the villages that reveal the human history of this wild landscape.

National Trust's Old Coastguard Station at The Dock in Robin Hood's Bay in summer

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Cafes and visitor centres

Plan your trip with opening times of the perfect pit stops at Robin Hood's Bay. Ravenscar Visitor Centre re-opens from February half term.

A herd of deer on grass with a stone monument in the background

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Studley Royal deer park

The evocative ruins of the abbey are set beside the grounds of Studley Royal, a medieval deer park in Yorkshire. It was declared Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site in 1986.