description North York Moors Overview
The North York Moors is an upland region in North Yorkshire, England, protected as a national park since 1952. Its landscape includes extensive heather moorland, wooded valleys, agricultural land, and a rugged North Sea coastline between places such as Staithes and Scarborough. Archaeological remains, medieval abbeys, villages, and historic routes record a long history of settlement and land use. The park is used by residents, farmers, conservationists, walkers, cyclists, and visitors exploring its natural and cultural landscapes.
insights Ranking position
North York Moors ranks #3 of 113 in the Moor ranking, behind Flow Country, ahead of Exmoor.
help North York Moors FAQ
When is the heather purple on the North York Moors?
The moorland heather usually produces its strongest purple display in late summer, especially during August and early September. The timing varies with weather and elevation across North York Moors National Park.
Does the North York Moors National Park include a coastline?
Yes, the park reaches the North Sea and includes cliffs, coves, and coastal settlements such as Robin Hood's Bay and Staithes. This coast makes the park more varied than its name's inland moorland image suggests.
Can you cross the North York Moors on a steam train?
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs heritage trains through the region between Pickering and Grosmont, with some services continuing to Whitby. Its route passes wooded valleys and stations including Goathland.
Which long-distance walking trail crosses the North York Moors?
The Cleveland Way National Trail crosses the moors and follows part of the dramatic Yorkshire coast. The complete route is roughly 109 miles long and forms a loop-like journey from Helmsley to Filey.
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