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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.

Countryside in Yorkshire

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

Runner in Buckden, Upper Wharfedale
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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.

A view over a rocky and grassy valley at Hardcastle Crags on a cloudy day
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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.

A silver National Trust Roseberry Topping omega shaped sign with a green oakleaf logo stands in front of a drystone wall with the grassy hill of Roseberry Topping behind it. A path zig zags up the slope. The sky is blue with big fluffy white clouds. Fields and hedges stretch into the distance beyond the hill.
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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.

The Yorkshire coast

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.

near Ravenscar, North Yorkshire

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Don't miss the deer parks

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.

Two people and a dog are silhouetted standing next to the rotunda. The rotunda is a round brick building supported by six pillars surrounding it and has steps leading up to it.
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Parkland explorer walk (pink route) 

Put on your walking boots and discover historic monuments, woodland and a herd of deer in Stainborough park. With 500 acres of parkland, you can have your own corner to yourself.

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DistanceMiles: 1.3 (km: 2.08)

More countryside and coast places to explore further afield

Visitors admiring the view on their walk along the footpath at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort, Northumberland

Countryside in the North East 

Explore the North East's wide open spaces on foot or by bicycle. There are nature reserves, vast estates and huge swathes of undulating countryside to discover, as well as plenty of wildlife to spot.

Seals and Great black-backed gulls gather on a rock on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

Coast and beaches in the North East 

Discover some of the best coastal spots and beaches in Northumberland and the North East, with coastal walks, fantastic wildlife, places to picnic and rockpool and castles to explore.

A carpet of bluebells in a woodland at Dunham Massey

Countryside and woodland in Cheshire and Greater Manchester 

From deer parks and grand estates to the rolling countryside and woodland, there is plenty of space for you to stretch your legs this winter at National Trust places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Three walkers going through a gate on the path up to Scafell Pike

Countryside in the Lake District 

Explore the Lake District's majestic mountains – among them Scafell Pike, the tallest in England – ancient woodland, hidden waterfalls, rugged coastline and, of course, its many lakes. You might even spot a red squirrel, roe deer or bird of prey.

View of Mam Tor from Winnats Pass, Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

Find out about the extensive countryside and woodland places to explore in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from rugged peaks to wide expanses of moorland.

Two toddlers exploring American Garden at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire in spring

Discover more in Yorkshire

Home to abbey ruins, houses, gardens and parklands. Stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.

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