Music & Ale Train trip along the Esk Valley, Friday evenings in the Summer.
Esk Valley Music and Ale Train 2017
A mobile party, featuring musicians and a real-ale bar, runs every Friday during the height of summer. Apart from the glorious scenery, refreshments and live music this is an ideal way to visit local hostelries at villages along the line for a meal and a relaxing few drinks before returning on the train.
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Gorgeous Glaisdale
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An easy flat walk from Whitby to Ruswarp
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The Old Toll Road and Grosmont
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Beyond Boundaries Farm visit
Tagged with: animals, children's outing, esk valley villages, family, farms, walking
Posted in Children, Commondale, Cycling, Danby, Dog Friendly, Family Outings, Food & Drink, Walking, Wildlife
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A visit to North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR)
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Beggar’s Bridge at Glaisdale
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Farm Open Day
A day out for National Farm Sunday at Fowl Green Farm in Commondale.
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Saltburn-by-the-sea
A great over night stay in Saltburn-by-the-sea. What a relaxing journey without having to drive, we managed to see all the fantastic scenery on the Esk Valley line.
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Buster the dog’s afternoon out at Grosmont
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A visit to Danby Moors Centre
There is lots to do and see at Danby, including the Inspired by Gallery at the Danby Moors Centre, Crow Wood, the Woolly Sheep tearoom and the Stonehouse Bakery.
Tagged with: picnics, tea rooms, walks
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Walks between Commondale and Castleton
A series of paths between these two villages in Upper Eskdale offer a variety of walks on gently rolling paths, with stunning views across the dale and the moors beyond.
• A wheelchair-friendly linear route between Commondale and Castleton (or vice versa) approx 2 miles.
• A less frequented route on the west side of the valley between the 2 villages. Approx 2.5 miles with lots of stiles and muddy in wet weather
• A short 2 mile circular route from Castleton
• A short 2.5 mile circular route from Commondale
• A 5 mile figure of eight, or circular route starting at either village.
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Family Day out to Lealholm
There is plenty to do and see at Lealholm – an excellent pub, the village shop, two tearooms, a bakery, a craft shop, plant nursery and the idyllic River Esk. A fantastic day for all the family.
Tagged with: garden centre, Lealholm, moors, North York Moors, nursery, stepping stones, tea rooms, walks
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A day out in Newcastle
This day out gives plenty of time to enjoy all that the city of Newcastle has to offer – great shops, restaurants, bars, boat trips on the river Tyne, historical buidings and much more. There is always something to tempt you, at any time of year, so make this excursion a regular one.
A day out in York
This gives you four and a half hours at York – enough time for a leisurely lunch and some quality shopping time. Relax with a car-free day out. The constantly changing scenery along the Esk Valley is an absolute delight. No car park fees or Park and Ride issues. The train station is right near the city centre.
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Posted in Children, Christmas, Family Outings, Food & Drink, Middlesbrough, Mother's Day, Shopping
Posted in Children, Christmas, Family Outings, Food & Drink, Middlesbrough, Mother's Day, Shopping
Day out to Stewart Park
This is a great day out for the family. They have a superb cafe there. There is plenty to do and the playground is superb. The park was recently upgraded with National Lottery money and is well worth a visit. So easy to get to by rail.
A 10-mile walk from Commondale to Lealholm, with afternoon tea and a pub meal
A varied 10 mile walk through woodland and across Lealholm moor with a tea stop at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby and evening meal at The Board Inn, Lealhom.
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Posted in Commondale, Danby, Dog Friendly, Food & Drink, Lealholm, Walking, Wildlife
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