The lone tree on amongst the heather on Egton Moor, North York Moors. This is just one of my favourite places in Northern England – read on to discover them all…
My 18 favourite places in North-Yorkshire & North-East England
I live in the North-East England and much of my outdoor adventures and walks featured in this blog tends to be from close to where I live, such as North-Yorkshire, Northumberland and of course the Lake District. I thought I’d share my 18 favourite places in North Yorkshire and the North-East in one blog post (The Lake District is covered in it’s own dedicated blog posts – otherwise this list would be massive!).
The places I’ve listed below are those places I seem to return to again and again, and if I only visited these places for the rest of my days I’d be a happy man 🙂 If you are not familiar with Northern-England, and you are looking to plan some trips – then I hope the below are of use. You will find dedicated blog posts for walks in each of these areas throughout the blog.
#1. Roseberry Topping, North York Moors
#2. High Force waterfall, County Durham
#8. Twistelton Scar, near Ingleton, Yorkshire
There are some excellent photo opportunities and compositions to be had all around Twistleton Scar End, with it’s Limestone Pavement and unique wind battered trees. Many photos I personally like of Twistleton Scar End are of sunsets and moody skies, but I’ve yet to be in the area for these kind of photos – watch this space haha |
#9. Malham Cove, Yorkshire
Admiring the stunning views on top of the stunning Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales are famed for their unique rocky limestone landscapes and Malham Cove is perhaps the most distinctive – it’s a brilliant place for a walk! |
#10. Osmotherly and the Clevaland Way, Yorkshire
This is another place quite close to where I have a soft-spot for it and visit it often. It’s literally about a 15min drive from the industrial Teesside, but you feel like you are far away from all that – probably why I like it so much! I like to start my walk at Osmotherly and then track the Cleveland Way to Cod Beck Reservoir – and when the view opens up like this – I can’t fail but to be impressed! |
#11. Hardraw Force, Yorkshire
Hardraw Force – Englands highest waterfall in all its glory – its surprising just how accessible the walk is – it’s perfect for kids and the elderly and is in a stunning setting. Well worth a visit any time of year! |
#12. Alnmouth. Northumberland
The Northumberland coastline is superb and there’s lot of places along it worth stopping. The view from Alnmouth from St.Cutherberts Cross is definitely up there |
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#14. Staithes, North Yorkshire Coast
Staithes in North-Yorkshire is my favourite northern coastal villages. It’s like a place where time has tood still. My favourite view is this one overlooking the cottage rooftops.
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#15. Newcastle Gateshead Quayside
Newcastle is the city I visit most – its great for shopping, culture, bars & restaurants. My favourite viewpoint is this one looking up the River Tyne, with the modern Millennium Bridge in the foreground and the iconic Tyne Bridge in the background.
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#16. The City of York
York is a historic Northern city and is full of character and charm. One of my best views and a much photographed point in York is on this ancient York City Walls walk from the train station with the medieval wall leading your eye all the way to an impressive view of York Minister. I also love the Shambles in York but I’ve yet to visit when you can get a good photo without the crowds around! |
#17. Whitby, Yorkshire
Whitby is a historic old fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast and there’s lots of places worth visiting when in Whitby. My favourite view has to be from the famed 199 Whitby Steps on the way up to the Abbey. Sunrise in mid-summer is the best time to be at this spot and this photo from my mate Ashely Foster is stunning (@ash_foster_photography) |
#18. and finally…The Angel of North
I guess I should finish this post about my favourite Northern places with one of the The iconic Angel of the North, in Gateshead, another photographers dream!
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hello Stuart,
for me (Germany) the world is nowhere more beautiful than in England. I haven't been there for too long, but maybe it will work in 2024.
Thank you for introducing all these beautiful places on your blog.
Jörn
Hi Jörn – thanks for dropping by – I hope this post help you plan a brillaint trip in 2024 – they are all quite accessible really. I guess I'm lucky that these places are on my relative doorstep! All the best!