Whitby plus nearby east coast touring (2 Viewers)

[Wild Oggie]

Once we are let loose, we were considering visiting Whitby and touring around the east coast area, for the first time, instead of joining the thousands in Scotland/Wales and Cornwall.
Have seen plenty of campsites and stopovers on search for sites etc, but there is nothing like good solid advice/recommendations from you lot
Soooooo, any good ideas.
Thanks in advance

 

[The Wino]

We live 3 miles inland. I would say in peak summer head slightly inland in the North Yorkshire Moors national park it gets really busy in Whitby. If you can find a site near the northern rail line the train's in aren't too busy it's a pleasant journey and the countryside is lovely.

 

[Stealaway]

There is a great park and ride in Whitby. Much easier than taking the van into town.

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[POH]

Sandshill farm site, a 20 minute walk into town

 

[68c]

We will be touring the Whitby area in mid July. Never been that area before so looking forward to it. So far we have earmarked the train ride, the Cinder Track cycle path to Scarborough and a day in Helmsley, any other suggestions? We have three days at Whitby Holiday Camp, then Lady Cross for a couple of days followed by several CL/ CS sites.

 

[Stealaway]

Robin Hood's bay is lovely as long as you are fit enough to walk back up that bloody hill.

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[Leakylunar]

Lady cross is in my opinion a lovely site, nearly had a seasonal pitch when we had a caravan.

 

[In a Pickle]

About 30 miles back down the east coast just about 9 miles south of Scarborough is a village called Hunmanby. We used to live here, it’s a very interesting place, steeped in history. The village has several pubs and plenty of little shops selling local produce, definitely worth a visit or if you want to stay there is a campsite within easy walking distance of the village called Orchard Farm Holiday Village on Stonegate.

 

[The Wino]

It's a nice walk from Whitby to Sandsend. A good new poshish chipshop in Sandsend do nice fish tacos and two nice beachfront cafes. What was voted the best Bach in Britain last year at runswick bay (although steep road down and limited parking try and avoid weekends or if fit theres a carpark outside the hotel at the top and walk down. Whitby brewery near the abbey are planning more music events this year and have extra outdoor tables.
As you head towards Whitby just before you come down off the moors there's a hill called blue bank. Heading towards Whitby there are 2car parks on the right with a nice view. If you walk across the road through the gate there's a really nice walk along the top of the hill with good views. You can walk to Grosmont from there but would probably need an OS map/app.

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[Neilh]

We often visit whitby, the coastal walks both North and South are stunning, and well served by local buses, we usually walk one way and take the bus back. Either Staithes (beautiful small fishing port) Runswick - Sandsend or Whitby to Robin Hoods bay. It's a tradition to have fish and chips at Whitby and buy some kippers from Fortunes Smokehouse at the bottom of the steps to the abbey. The costal cycle track is as I remember is good condition and makes a pleasant ride to Scarborough.
We stayed over a couple of nights in Helmsley, we arrived late and parked next to the castle that allowes overnight stays, I think £7-10 and enjoyed a the Italian restaurant. There are some scenic walks out of Helmsley, we did a circular walk around Reivaux Abbey from the car park.
Dalby Forest is worth a visit, as is the steam railway Grosmont to Pickering, if you're interested in architecture the crypt in lastingham Church is interesting, really depends on what you like to do.

 

[mark73]

About 30 miles back down the east coast just about 9 miles south of Scarborough is a village called Hunmanby. We used to live here, it’s a very interesting place, steeped in history. The village has several pubs and plenty of little shops selling local produce, definitely worth a visit or if you want to stay there is a campsite within easy walking distance of the village called Orchard Farm Holiday Village on Stonegate.

there's a pub in Hunmanby called the piebald inn, you can overnight in their car park, they have hook up, plus they do really nice pies

 

[Neilh]

Cafe at the beach does good cakes and you can park any size Motorhome in the large car park on top of the cliffs. Pleasan walk to Filey or the other way to Flambrough head

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[Fraggle 22]

A bit further south to Hornsea. We went last year. Started off at a temp holiday site in Ruswarp (Ccc) nr Whitby. Bus ride into Whitby. Then made our way down the coast. Hornsea a lovely find and if you get there very early you can park almost on the beach. We used Pitch up to find sites. Had a great trip. Thoroughly recommend the East Coast

 

[pappajohn]

Scarborough

Nothing to see here, move on please.

 

[pappajohn]

A bit further south to Hornsea. We went last year. Started off at a temp holiday site in Ruswarp (Ccc) nr Whitby. Bus ride into Whitby. Then made our way down the coast. Hornsea a lovely find and if you get there very early you can park almost on the beach. We used Pitch up to find sites. Had a great trip. Thoroughly recommend the East Coast

That's some walk.... Got to be the best part of 45 miles

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[The Wino]

Actually I got it wrong as a resident I should have said stay away it's terrible!!!. Saw the temp site in Ruswarp last year were about 500 yards from there and rowed past on the river.

 

[bigwood]

We stay at Overbrook in Thornton le Dale. This gives you access by bus to Whitby, Scarbourgh or the inland to Pickering or Helmsley. A very pretty village with pubs, cafes and local walks up the river to Ellerbeck.
If you prefer to be nearer the coast there is a site above Robin Hoods Bay, Midlethorpe Farm in Fillingdale village. The old railway walk, the cinder track or coast path takes you to Whitby or south to Ravenscar or beyond. Again this on a bus route to Whitby or Scarbourgh. There is a nice pub and shop in the village.
A nice challenging walk is the cinder track and lanes to Boggle Hole returning along the beach or coast path to Robin Hoods Bay for a chippy before climbing back up to the site.

 

[Stealaway]

Whitby has some of the best fish and chip shops in Yorkshire and that mean in the World

If you ever get the chance while you are in Yorkshire, treat yourself to a Yorkshire fish cake - on its own or as a butty.
Two big potato scallops filled with fish and deep fried in batter --- the finest

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[In a Pickle]

there's a pub in Hunmanby called the piebald inn, you can overnight in their car park, they have hook up, plus they do really nice pies

I had to look it up as it wasn’t called the Piebald Inn when we lived there and now it’s driving us mad as we can’t remember what it used to be called! If anyone remembers please let us know!

 

[pappajohn]

I had to look it up as it wasn’t called the Piebald Inn when we lived there and now it’s driving us mad as we can’t remember what it used to be called! If anyone remembers please let us know!

In a Pickle.. I'm sure the piebald used to be the railway tavern or inn.... Just over the rail crossing on sands lane.
I remember the pub was pretty run down so may have changed hands and renamed in the hope of finding new custom. .

 

[The Wino]

There is a great park and ride in Whitby. Much easier than taking the van into town.

They're on about creating another and a cycle route from the first one to the west cliff.

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[Hotelman]

The new people at the Piebald Inn were recently on the channel 4 ‘four in a bed ‘

 

[pampam]

Whitbys great, theres a campsite up on the cliff edge thats actuallyon the pathway of the walk ,with fantastic views and its a 20 minute walk into town, if you fancy a change of site further down theres filey and a council run site at filey brigg
magpie cafe does great fish and chips in whitby(rick stein used to recomend them)
and in filey(much quieter town theres a tea room with a tree growing thru it) you can go out on a pirate ship in whitby (good for the kids) it does get very busy , you used to be able to overnight down in the bigcarpark but i think they stopped that a couple of years ago: enjoy yourself its a nice area

 

[Fraggle 22]

That's some walk.... Got to be the best part of 45 miles

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[westhamman]

Staithes is an interesting little village.

 

[phase3begins]

Staithes is an interesting little village.

Serenity camping at lythe nearest site

 

[pappajohn]

Staithes is an interesting little village.

Birthplace of Capt James Cook I think.

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[westhamman]

That's the site we stayed at. Nice enough, would stay there again.

 

[Hils and Glenns]

The best fish and chips in the world is Trenchers in Whitby. Pricey but worth it.

Trenchers

www.trenchersrestaurant.co.uk

 

[Aerialmark]

I am going to stay just outside Whitby on the 19th of April for 3 nights on my own as my wife is back at work and unfortunately I'm not, ( the airport transfers and chauffeuring business is still on hold for the time being ) So I've booked a pitch at Long Meadow Farm which is just off the main Rd between Whitby and Scarborough and across from the old train line that is now a cycle route. I plan to take my bike and cycle to Scarborough on the Tuesday, Whitby on the Wednesday and if enough time when i get there on the Monday cycle to Robin Hoods Bay (May push it back up the hill to save embarrassment and also so i don't get my tongue caught in the front wheel when panting ! ) Not been on my own before but I will enjoy a break.

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