I had planned on spending the better part of two days and two nights in York, but would like to experience the Yorkshire Moors. Since I am not planning on using a car for this part of my journey, I thought a unique way I could see the moors would be to take the North Yorkshire steam engine train from nearby Pickering through Grosmont, ending at Whitby. However, this would mean returning to York for a third night and taking a day away from my next destination which is Edinburgh. Originally, I had planned to spend 3-plus days and 4 nights there. Has anyone done this train excursion before? Would it be worth taking an Edinburgh day to do it?
Posted by
Brangwin, Wa, USA
349 posts
This is old news from 1987 or so but then the train went from Pickering (nice little town) to Grosmount but not to Whitby . so double check is all i am saying
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
If your three days are strictly Edinburgh, I would take a day away to see Yorkshire Moors (but definitely need a car)- cant comment on the train
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Yes, the NYMR as such runs from Pickering to Grosmont but there are now a few through trains to Whitby on certain days in the summer. Do check the website for exact dates and times.
Posted by
Hiawatha, Iowa, USA
1 posts
If you are a fan of steam railways, it is definitely worth a day. I rode from Pickering to Whitby in June 2009. It was a direct train going to Whitby, I had to change in Grosmont on the way back. I know that from Whitby, there are connections to Middlesbrough, and that might be a spot where you could go on to Edinburgh. On a previous trip (2007) we stayed in Goathland, and caught the train to Whitby.
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
If I remember correctly Pickering has a church where Little John of Robin Hood fame is supposed to be buried. interesting little church- if you do the railway, take the time to visit the church
Posted by
OP
Laguna Niguel, Califonia, U.S.A.
17 posts
Brian,
What a great piece of information. Legend or not, I am a big fan of the Robin Hood and will try to get to that church in Pickering. Certainly another reason to make the effort. Thanks, Michelle