5 Day Trips from Burniston, North Yorkshire
One of the best things about staying in Burniston is how much of North Yorkshire is within easy reach.
The Yorkshire Coast stretches north towards Whitby, the North York Moors begin just inland, and some of the region’s best-known villages, walking routes and historic sites are close enough for an easy day out.
Here are five places worth leaving The Lodge for.
Whitby
Around 25 minutes from The Lodge
Head north along the coast to Whitby, one of North Yorkshire’s most distinctive seaside towns.
Walk through the old town and up the famous 199 Steps to Whitby Abbey, wander along the harbour, browse the independent shops around Church Street and stop for fish and chips before heading back along the coast.
Whitby is also closely associated with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, making the abbey and East Cliff particularly atmospheric when the weather turns.
DON’T MISS // Whitby Abbey · 199 Steps · Church Street · The harbour
Scarborough
Around 10 minutes from The Lodge
Scarborough is our nearest seaside town and an easy trip from Burniston.
North Bay is the closest beach, while the headland above the town is home to Scarborough Castle and some of the best views along this part of the coast. From there, you can walk towards the harbour and South Bay or follow the coastline north towards Scalby.
For something a little quieter, we tend to favour the North Bay side of town.
DON’T MISS // North Bay · Scarborough Castle · Marine Drive · The Old Town
Whitby harbour, with the old town and Abbey high above the Yorkshire Coast.
Scarborough harbour, looking across towards South Bay and the town.
Robin Hood’s Bay
Around 20 minutes from The Lodge
A steep jumble of cottages, narrow lanes and old fishermen’s houses running all the way down to the sea, Robin Hood’s Bay is one of the most characterful villages on the Yorkshire Coast.
Leave the car at the top and explore on foot. Wander through the old village, walk along the beach when the tide allows or pick up the Cleveland Way for spectacular views along the cliffs.
It also makes a lovely stop on the way to or from Whitby.
DON’T MISS // The old village · The beach · Cleveland Way · Boggle Hole
Pickering + the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Around 35–40 minutes from The Lodge
Head inland and the landscape changes completely.
Pickering sits on the edge of the North York Moors and is home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. From here, heritage steam trains travel through the national park, passing moorland, woodland and some of North Yorkshire’s prettiest villages.
You can combine the railway with a wander around Pickering or make the train journey the main event.
DON’T MISS // North Yorkshire Moors Railway · Pickering Castle · Pickering town centre
Looking down through the rooftops of Robin Hood’s Bay towards the sea.
Steam through the trees on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Helmsley + Rievaulx
Around an hour from The Lodge
Helmsley is a little further away, but worth giving a whole day.
The handsome market town has independent shops, cafés and Helmsley Castle, while a few miles away you'll find the extraordinary ruins of Rievaulx Abbey tucked into the Rye Valley.
Combine the two for a slower day exploring the western side of the North York Moors.
DON’T MISS // Helmsley Castle · Rievaulx Abbey · independent shops · the market square
Coast or moor?
That’s the advantage of staying here. You don’t really have to choose.
Spend the morning beside the sea in Whitby or Robin Hood’s Bay, head into the North York Moors for the afternoon, then come back to Burniston and somewhere that feels removed from both.
The Lodge sits between the Yorkshire Coast + North York Moors, around 10 minutes from Scarborough and 25 minutes from Whitby.
