Moors Villages

Discover the charm of Thornton-le-Dale, where you'll find quaint thatched cottages, a serene stream, cosy cafés, and a delightful chocolate shop.

Next, head to Hutton-le-Hole, famous for its beautiful stone cottages and the open-air Ryedale Folk Museum. Here, you can wander through historic buildings, delve into 4,000 years of North York Moors history, and meet farmyard animals. History buffs will love the Edge of Empire trail at the nearby Cawthorn Roman Camps.

Lealholm is a picturesque riverside village with charming stepping stones over the River Esk. Visit the Poet’s Cottage Shrub Nursery, located at the home of 19th-century dialect poet John Castillo. Don't miss the quirky Museum of Victorian Science in the hillside village of Glaisdale, where the stone-built packhorse Beggar’s Bridge offers a scenic viewpoint. This village is a favourite among hikers on the Coast to Coast National Trail, which passes through it. Littlebeck, also on the National Trail, is known for the intriguing Hermitage folly and the seasonal Falling Foss waterfall and tearoom.

Goathland, famous for its role as Aidensfield in the ITV drama Heartbeat, also served as Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the old railway line to Yorkshire's smallest pub at Beck Hole, or marvel at the stunning vertical drop of Mallyan Spout waterfall. Take a nostalgic ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s steam and diesel trains, or stroll along the 3.5-mile Rail Trail, tracing Stephenson’s original line to Goathland. Explore local history displays at St Matthew’s Church and learn about the history of ironstone, first discovered here in 1836.

A cottage with a thatched roof sits amongst a garden filled with colourful flowers and hanging baskets with small trimmed hedge to the front of a clean grey footpath.

Explore Moors Villages

What's in Moors Villages

Stokesley & Great Ayton - Moors

The Wainstones Hotel

Whether you’re conquering the iconic Coast to Coast trail, chasing the…

Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

Grosmont House Holiday Cottages

Grosmont House sits at the heart of the picturesque village of Grosmont,…

Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

The Inn On The Moor Hotel

The friendliest of dog-friendly Hotels' in Goathland with accessible…

Moors Villages - Moors

Holidaycottages.co.uk - North York Moors

A fine selection of hand-picked, personally inspected properties all…

Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

Mallyan Spout Hotel

A Charming 3 star country house hotel, offering high standards and luxury…

Scarborough - Moors

Cliff House Holiday Cottages

Five dog-friendly cottages with an indoor heated pool, games room and two…

Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

The Inn On The Moor Dining

Enjoy a menu of homely classics form a Moors pub built on a history of…

Pickering - Moors

Ryedale Folk Museum

Nestled in the beautiful village of Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors…

Experiences in Moors Villages

Hike Yorkshire coast to coast Swaledale
Reeth & Swaledale - Dales

Coast to Coast Guided Walking Holiday

Walk Wainwright’s Coast to Coast from the Irish Sea to the North Sea with…

Events in Moors Villages

Start Date

End Date

Danby - Moors

The Quiet Work - Robinson Institute Village Hall

2 Mar 27

A New Ballad Drama with Live Music and Amazing PuppertyBefore permission.…

Danby - Moors

Danby Show

11 Aug 27

The Danby Agricultural Show is a traditional country and agricultural show…

Moors Villages - Moors

Bilsdale Show

28 Aug 27

The 115th Bilsdale Agricultural show will take place on Saturday 28th…

Let Moors Villages Inspire You...

Itineraries in Moors Villages

Moors Villages - Moors

Springtime in the North York Moors National Park

3 days

The North York Moors make the perfect setting for a long spring weekend.

Offers In Moors Villages

Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

Murder Mystery Weekend Stay

From Mallyan Spout Hotel

Expires: 6th Nov 2026

A murder mystery weekend Gin and Sin on the North York Moors

Jump to a Section

Stay up to date

Sign up to receive North Yorkshire inspiration direct to your inbox

A woman looks out over the Yorkshire Dales