Things To Do, Places To Go etc...

In The Staintondale Area

Walking: The Cleveland Way, The Old Railway Line, nature trails, a network of local foot- and bridlepaths. Details, guides etc from information centres.
The National Trust Centre, Ravenscar. (01723 870 183)
Cycling: by road and on The Old Railway Line.
Fossil-hunting: try the beach from Ravenscar to Robin Hood`s Bay.
Beaches: rocks and pebbles, so not brilliant for swimming, but excellent rock pools - plenty to keep the family interested. Nearest are at Hayburn Wyke and Stoupe Brow. Car Parks near, but be prepared to walk for a few minutes.
Pony Trekking: two centres to choose from.(Wellfield - 01723 870 182, Browside - 01947 880 295)
Llama Trekking: be different ! (01723 871 234)
Shire Horse Farm: see farming as it was - a day out for the family.(01723 870 458)
Local pubs for food and drink: The Shepherd's Arms, Hayburn Wyke Hotel, The Falcon, The Bryherstones.
Foxcliffe Tearooms (01723 871 028)
The Village Shop Information Centre and Cafe. (01723 870 003)
Raven Hall Hotel: non-residents welcome for Golf, Tennis, Swimming (indoor and out), meals, tea/coffee, bars etc. (01723 870 353)

Nearby (<30 mins by car)

Scarborough, Whitby and Filey: popular seaside resorts with plenty of seasonal attractions, theatre etc.
Goathland: Heartbeat country ! Walks, teas etc in superb surroundings.
The North York Moors Railway: traditional steam railway - start from Pickering, Grosmont or Goathland.
Robin Hood`s Bay: delightful (car-free) fishing village with plenty to see and do.
Danby Lodge: North York Moors National Park Visitors` Centre.
The North Yorkshire Moors: 40 miles of uninterrupted wild country to enjoy, starting within walking distance of Ravenscar and Staintondale.

A little further (<1 hour by car)

York: second only to London as a tourist city
Country Houses: Castle Howard (west of York), Sledmere House and Burton Agnes (Driffield), to name but three.......
Bempton Cliffs: RSPB reserve. Spectacular gannets, puffins, etc.
Coastal Villages north of Whitby: Sandsend, Staithes, Runswick Bay - unspoilt traditional fishing villages.

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