Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

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About this activity

Discover Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors. A truly personal, small-group tour of Nth Yorkshire with Greg, your guide for the day. With no more than 7 guests, Greg offers a relaxed, friendly experience that you won’t find with larger tour operators. Greg brings the region's history and culture to life with great stories and insider knowledge. The highlight of the day is a scenic heritage steam train ride (included) from Goathland village—famous as Aidensfield in TV's Heartbeat and Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter. Your day will be filled with stunning landscapes, charming villages like Helmsley and Hutton-Le-Hole and, of course, the breathtaking Whitby where you will enjoy some free time. Whether you're snapping photos of the rolling moors, or simply chatting with Greg about local life, you'll feel like part of the Yorkshire family.A tour that’s as much about the journey as it is about the destination – a relaxed and engaging experience for everyone.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: All Tours Great and Small

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Train ride fee included
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Regular refreshment stops and photo breaks
Included: No more than 7 seats. Genuine small group
Included: Live commentary in English
Included: Greg your guide has lived and worked in most of the areas we visit during the trip

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Alternate train note on rare occasion NYMR reserve to provide diesel heritage substitution may occur

Itinerary

White Horse of Kilburn

Passing by

A view of the enormous 'White Horse of Kilburn' (97m wide) The horse was carved into the Sandstone over 100 years ago. (please not that we will see the horse from the minibus and will not be venturing up close)
Byland Abbey

20 min

A stop at Byland Abbey. A Gothic Monastery which inspired the design for York Minster Rose Window
Helmsley

40 min

Visiting the beautiful, bustling market Town of Helmsley (Once my Home) Here, you will be able to stretch your legs, get something to eat and use the toilet facilities.
Hutton le Hole

15 min

A brief stop at this beautiful small village where you often see sheep taking over the roads
North York Moors National Park

one hour

We will travel over a section of the North York Moors National Park where you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this vast moorland
Goathland

50 min

From Goathland Village Greg will see you safely on the steam train ride (one way) to Whitby and be waiting for you on the platform to greet you before having some free time in the town.
Whitby

2 hours

Approximately 2 hours to spend in Whitby at your leisure. You may want to visit Whitby Abbey, eat fish and chips or just take in the harbour atmostphere of fishing boats along the great piers.