Things to do in the area
Over 500 square miles of rugged, heather-clad moors, Superb walking, including coastal paths and the famous 'Lyke Wake Walk'. Hemsley tel: 01439 770657
Whitby/Scarborough Coastal Railtrail
18 mile traffic-free cycle from Hawsker (between Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby) and Scarborough along the old railway track. Hawsker tel: 01947 820207
North York Moors Railway
Take a trip to 'Heartbeat country' on the steam train. Trains also depart from Whitby on various dates. Tel 01751 472508
English Heritage
Why not have a great day out by visiting Whitby Abbey and the visitor centre. Open daily from 10am-6pm. Tel 01947 603568
Llama Trekking
Try something a little bit different Tel: 01723 871234
North Riding Forest Park
Walks, cycle trails and drives in the beautiful setting of Dalby Forest. Small exhibition, trail maps and shop. Visitor centre Tel: 01751 460295
www.touristnetuk.com/NE/forest-enterprise
Whitby Golf Club
Located between Whitby and Sandsend. Non-members welcome. "Special Offer" for visitors to Raithwaite Hall, 2 for the price of one (offer applies to weekdays only and golf clubs aare not provided) Tel: 01947 600660
Gym
A fully equipped gym 'The Fitness Machine' is available in Whitby. Non-members are welcome and can pay a daily rate to use the facilities or alternatively the leisure centre at West Cliff offers the same facilities. Whitby Tel: 01947 821755 (Fitness Machine) Tel 01947 604640 (Leisure centre)
The leisure Centre
The leisure centre also offers Tennis, Badminton and Swimming as well as a fully equipped gym. The leisure centre is located on the West Cliff area of Whitny Tel: 01947 604640
The Moors Centre
Located in Danby, Whitby, this centre offers a lot of activities and is ideal for families. Activities include guided walks, nature trails for children and much, much more. Tel: 01439 772737
Museums
There are a number of museums in Whitby; the most popular ones being the Whitby Museum - open every day 9.30am - 4.30pm except Mondays. Tel 01947 602908
and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum open daily 9.45am - 5.00pm Tel 01947 601900
North York Moors Adventure Centre
Family adventure days(summer holidays only). Climbing, abseiling, canoeing and orienteering. Osmotherley tel: 01609 882571 or 01287 660654 (National Park)
Riding Centres
Pony-trekking on the moors, beaches and forests. Cater for groups of various sizes and abilities. Ravenscar tel: 01723 870182 & 01947 880295, Robin Hood's Bay, Tel: 01947 880249
