Coast to Coast Self-Guided Trail

Honister Slate Mine

England’s last remaining slate mine. Take an underground tour, or try Via Ferrata. Visit www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk for more information.

Grasmere

Once home of poet William Wordsworth. Two of his former residences, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, are open to the general public. There are plenty of shops and tearooms for you to explore and the village is renowned for its gingerbread.

Patterdale and Glenridding

Enjoy a ride aboard the paddle steamers to Howtown, Pooley Bridge and back again on Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District and arguably one of the most beautiful.

Swaledale Folk Museum

Interesting museum featuring displays on the history of the people in this area.

Richmond Castle

A fascinating Norman Castle owned by English Heritage.

Richmondshire Museum

The museum contains various displays including the set of James Herriot’s veterinary surgery from the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Steam trains run from Grosmont to Pickering stopping along the way. Visit www.nymr.com for more information.

The Old Coastguard Station

An exhibition and education centre showing how the elements have shaped the coastline around Robin Hood’s Bay.