Explore 554 square miles of stunning moorland, valleys and villages with free access to outdoor activities, walking trails and natural heritage.

North York Moors National Park is a vast protected landscape spanning 554 square miles of outstanding natural beauty across North Yorkshire. The park encompasses open moorlands, wooded valleys, traditional villages and heritage sites, offering families countless opportunities for outdoor exploration and discovery. Visitors can enjoy extensive public rights of way and open access areas perfect for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting. The park features diverse habitats supporting varied wildlife, from moorland birds to woodland creatures. Seasonal attractions include stunning autumn colours and spring wildflowers, with the landscape constantly changing throughout the year. Families of all ages can visit free of charge and benefit from excellent accessibility provisions. The park includes visitor facilities such as the Sutton Bank National Park Centre and In the Wilde cafe. The North York Moors is ideal for families seeking outdoor adventure, nature education and peaceful countryside experiences in a landscape of great tranquillity and scenic beauty.

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What this place offers

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Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

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Food available

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Newham Junk

2 months ago

A beautiful place for a walk just outside the picturesque village of Osmotherley. There’s plenty of wildlife to see and hear - a really peaceful place. With free parking and lovely scenery, Cod Beck Reservoir is well worth a visit.

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Bruce Webber

4 months ago

Stunning area, lovely walks,

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H leics2

4 months ago

Visiting the north Yorkshire moors railway stop at Goathland looked around the vilage went to see the water fall was a lovely walk and lovely vilage

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Paul Waud Beverley -UK

4 months ago

A beautiful place, well worth a visit.

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Robin Garside

11 months ago

The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is a wonderful, unspoiled area to explore. It includes many different environments, including Moorland, Woodland and Heathland. The North Yorkshire Coastline is part of the area and it is great for Tourism, the seaside is easily accessed and all the usual holiday attractions can also be found, as well as more quiet and relaxing areas on the coastline and inland being available. The wider area is large enough to accommodate the needs of many different outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, sea swimming, climbing and boating, plus there are the usual seaside attractions and many places to stay for an extended holiday. This area is one of my favourite places to visit and I have been there at least once a year for many years.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026