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Right in the centre of Whitby on the west side of the river sits Whitby railway station where you can hook into two of Yorkshire's best heritage steam railway journies - The Esk Valley Railway and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The Esk Valley line moves south west to Grosmont then west towards Danby and onto Middlesborough taking in the scenic northerrn edge of the North York Moors. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway connects at Grosmont (then onto Whitby). From Grosmont the line heads south via Goathland (site for the popular tv series Heartbeat) and on down to Pickering. You're in a prime location in Whitby to enjoy both these scenic railways, with numerous picturesque stations, walking opportunities, family attractions and pretty Yorkshire Moors villages on-route.

Esk Valley Railway from Whitby

The stunning Esk Valley Railway line pushes south west from Whitby through the Esk Valley into the North York Moors linking Whitby with Grosmont. At Grosmont the Esk line connects with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway down to Pickering. Alternatively you can stay on the Esk Valley line moving west through Egton, Lealholm, Danby, Battersby and Great Ayton then on upto Middlesbrough. See a comprehensive map via the Esk Valley Railway's webguide right. You'll also find up-to-date Summer timetables - Esk Valley trains operate daily from Whitby to Middlesbrough.

The line runs through some historic picturesque stations. The little isolated station of Battersby on the edge of the North York Moors is where trains reverse and you're touching railway history particularly on the stretch between 1950s Grosmont Station to Whitby. This stunning line was the engineering work of George Stephenson and dates from 1830.

You can hop off and on at any of the stations on-route. The Great Ayton and Kildale area is a popular spot for walking. Or hop off at Grosmont or Egton for a tour of the picturesque villages here which contain a choice of country pubs and specialist shops. Call in at Whitby Tourist Information Centre on Langborne Road for more details, Tel. 01947 602674.

Esk Valley Railway, Whitby Station, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YN. Customer Help Line/Northern Rail - 0845 00 00 125. See the Esk Valley Railway's webguide right for timetable details.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway takes you on one of the most spectacular historic rail trips in the UK. Nostalgic diesel and steam engines weave right through the heart of the North York Moors starting at pretty market town Pickering with stops at Lewisham and a request stop at Newton Dale Halt on the edge of the scenic Cropton Forest area. The journey then moves on up to Goathland made famous as Aidensfield in the Yorkshire tv series Heartbeat. Next stop is Grosmont, a delightful 1950s rail junction and site for a display of historic locomotives, engine sheds and station cafe. The line then detours north east onto Yorkshire coastal hotspot Whitby.

The full journey time without hopping off from Whitby to Pickering takes just over one and a half hours. Each stop holds its own delights, and with a choice of single, return and rover tickets available you can plan your own day. Whitby to Pickering Day Rover tickets are popular options, with special rates available for families.

Both Whitby and Pickering at the start and end of the journey are particularly crammed with attractions. Pickering boasts a historic castle, fine specialist shops, the celebrated Beck Isle Museum and a fine choice of country pubs and restaurants.

Checkout the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's webguide right for details on events, including the LNER Steam Festival. North Yorkshire Moors Railway Customer Services tel. 01751 472508. Talking timetable tel. 01751 473535. The complete timetable and ticket prices are listed on the website.

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