Eastern Moors - Heartbeat Country
This self guided walking holiday is set in a beautiful area known locally and internationally as “Heartbeat Country”, named after the Yorkshire TV series set in 1960’s rural North Yorkshire. Over an 18 year period the programme followed the local constabulary on their duties around the moors and local area, encountering many characters and rogues within the beautiful North York Moors. Filmed in and around the picturesque village of Goathland, which became known to millions as Aidensfield. Prices from £270 per person
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- Whats included?
- Full description
- Highlights of the walk
- Accomodation details
- Price breakdown
Whats included?
Your en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Help and on-going support before and during your walking holiday.
A walking itinerary (self-guided) covering places of historic significance or areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Transport to and from a walking location if needed.
The relevant Explorer Ordnance Survey map provided
Trail guide cards
A detailed itinerary with recommended lunch breaks at select pubs, tearooms or cafes.
Local folklore, myths and things of historic relevance
Seasonal nature guide book or cards for identifying the abundance of wild flowers, trees and wildlife
Emergency backup and support if needed
A surprise Yorkshire delicacy to take on your walk
Transfer to and from York railway station for this holiday if travelling by train.
Full description
Surrounded by high moors and interlaced with cascading streams and waterfalls, Heartbeat Country is a walker’s paradise. You will experience the Mallyan Spout Waterfall, which at over 60 feet, is the tallest waterfall on the North York Moors. There is also evidence of the Roman army on Wheeldale Moor, the location of one of the best preserved Roman roads in England.
Surrounded by an abundance of crosses, stones and ancient monuments side by side, countless tales of thieves, rogues and smugglers, making for one of the most intriguing walking locations within the National Park. Situated on the popular North York Moors railway line with its magnificent steam engines Goathland station was also used by Warner Brothers as the setting for Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. You may wish to take a trip down memory lane on the North York Moors Railway, travelling by steam to Grosmont or Whitby.
Prices are based on two people sharing en-suite accommodation, staying on a bed & breakfast basis. This walking holiday includes all transport to and from the trail for each days walking.
Highlights of the walk
Mallyan Spout Waterfall
The Roman Road – walk the same road as the Roman army centuries before you.
NYM Stream Railway – step back in time with a nostalgic trip by steam train across the North York Moors inc. the coastal town of Whitby.
Heartbeat - visit Scripps Garage and Aidensfield Store
Traditional Yorkshire shops, café’s, tearooms and pubs.
Accomodation details
About the accommodations
One of the reasons our customers choose Walk Yorkshire walking holidays is for our choice of authentic and high quality accommodation across the region.
Walk Yorkshire Holidays prides itself on the quality and authenticity of the accommodation, and all our venues are chosen by Kevin, the Walk Yorkshire founder, all the hotels, guest houses and B&B’s selected ouze Yorkshire hospitality and are all situated in idyllic country villages. So come the end of an energetic day and you are craving comfort after a long walk over the moor, discard those boots and enjoy the moment with traditional local dishes, flavoursome food, fine ales all set in a cosy atmosphere. At this hotel we know that you will be well looked after, the rooms are lovingly unique, individual and bursting with charm. The hotel is located within the village of Goathland where you are well placed to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding moors and depending on the time of year the purple clad carpet of heather.
Once we have confirmed this holiday is available we will contact you with further details regarding your accommodation and a suggested itinerary.
Price breakdown
Heartbeat Holiday breaks is a 3 or 4 night walking holiday, and is offered all year round and you may start your break on any day of the week pending availability.
All prices quoted are based on 2 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis.
Prices:
3 night stay £325 per person
4 night stay £380 per person
There is a group discount of 10% for groups of 4 or more adults.
*For singles or groups of more than 10 wanting to book with us, please contact us via the online form here.
