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3 Night North York Moors Family Walking Adventure

3 Night North York Moors Family Walking Adventure

Name: 3 Night North York Moors Family Walking Adventure
Brand: HF Holidays Limited
SKU: WBY03-FAM01
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Larpool Hall

Under 11s go free

■ Location: North York Moors

■ Duration: 3 nights at an HF Country House

■ Board Basis: Full Board

■ Itineraries available: 1

■ Choice of Walking Grades: 2, 4, 6 & 7 details

■ Carbon Footprint: 79kg CO2 details

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It’s easy to see the appeal of our family holidays in Whitby. Famous for its showstopping abbey, Dracula connections, and seriously good fish and chips, this seaside stalwart has plenty to please. Hunt for fossils on the sands of West Cliff Beach or explore the ghostly ruins of Whitby Abbey. There’s also the chance to enjoy tales of smugglers, piracy, and plunder on a clifftop coastal walk to Robin Hood’s Bay.

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HF Country House

Given that the Yorkshire coast never loses its capacity to enchant, it’s easy to see the appeal of this Grade II-listed house overlooking the Esk Valley and the North Sea. The setting is perfect; in the former fishing town of Whitby that’s best known for its fish and chips, quaint harbour, and Dracula connections (Irish author Bram Stoker drew his inspiration for his Gothic novel when holidaying here in 1890). You’ll have all the sightseeing greats within walking or driving distance, including the 13th century Whitby Abbey, the wonderful Whitby Sands, and the 199 Steps leading up to the old St. Mary’s Church (it’s customary to count them as you climb). Not only are the North York Moors right on your doorstep, but the walk along Cleveland Way to Robin Hood’s Bay is rather special, too.

Walking grades

From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.

Gentle walking grade 2

Full or half-day gentle walks on good paths, with plenty of time for rest stops, views, and places of interest. Typically, 3-5 miles (5-8km) with around 350ft (100m) of ascent with few or no stiles.

Gentle walking grade 4

The most active Gentle grade, with longer walks, some ascent, and possible steps, stiles, or off-path uneven ground. Typically, 6-7 miles (10-12km) with around 1,000ft (300m) of ascent.

Moderate walking grade 6

Longer full day walks with more ascent and varied terrain. Good fitness and agility are needed. Typically, 9-10 miles (15-16km) with around 1,500ft (460m) of ascent.

Moderate walking grade 7

The most active moderate grade. Longer distances and short but steep ascents and descents possible throughout the day. Hill walking experience desirable. Typically, 11-12 miles (18-19km) with around 1,800ft (560m) of ascent.

What You’ll Love

Under 11s GO FREE
Climbing the 199 steps leading to the ruins of Whitby Abbey
Playing or relaxing on two beautiful beaches
Spending time in the beautiful village of Robin Hood’s Bay
Hunting for fossils on the beach

What's Included

Family rooms available subject to availability
Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house
Cream tea on arrival day
Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
Daily packed lunches
Three-course evening meals tailored towards families, plus tea & coffee
Guided walking with experienced HF Holidays Leaders
Choice of up to four guided walks (on walking days)
All transport to and from walks where necessary
Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

Family Walks

Day 1 Arrival Day

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00 in 2026. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

What your kids will love: Exploring the grounds of Larpool Hall, meeting other families and making new friends.

Day 2 The Ravenscar Coast

Option 1 - Ravenscar to Robin Hood's Bay

Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)

Ascent: 400ft (120m)

Today we follow the Cleveland Way as it winds its way along the coastline to the former smugglers’ village of Robin Hood’s Bay. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the beach, rock pools, and look for fossils.

What your kids will love: Searching for fossils on the beach - you might just find an ammonite.

Option 2 - Hawsker to Whitby

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Ascent: 1,100ft (360m)

After exploring the beach at Robin Hood’s Bay, our bus takes us to the village of Hawsker where we’ll follow the coastal path to Whitby. We'll pass the ruins of Whitby Abbey, before descending the steps to the harbour.

What your kids will love: Counting the steps down from Whitby Abbey and visiting the place that inspired Bram Stoker to pen his novel about the world’s most famous vampire, Dracula.

Option 3 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby

Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)

Ascent: 1,800ft (560m)

We’ll explore the coast path as we walk all the way from Robin Hood's Bay back to Whitby. Keep an eye on the horizon to spot Whitby Abbey.

What your kids will love: Searching the beach at Whitby's East Cliff for fossils and the famous black Whitby Jet stone.

Option 4 - Ravenscar to Whitby

Distance: 11.5 miles (18.5km)

Ascent: 2,000ft (620m)

We start today at the cliffs of Ravenscar before making our way past Boggle Hole, Robin Hood’s Bay, and back to Whitby. Here we’ll have some time to explore before walking back to the house for a well-earned rest.

What your kids will love: Looking for Boggles. Local legend has it that these hobgoblin-like creatures live in natural sea caves along the Yorkshire coast.

Day 3 Dales of the Esk Way

Option 1 - Castleton to Danby

Distance: 3 miles (4.5km)

Ascent: 400ft (120m)

We start this walk in a playpark near the village of Castleton before walking along part of the Esk Valley Way to Danby Lodge National Park Centre. Here we’ll have time to explore the centre and play in the playground.

What your kids will love: Tackling the kids-only climbing wall at Danby Lodge National Park Centre. It’s a race to the top.

Option 2 - Castleton Rigg to Danby

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Ascent: 700ft (220m)

From high on Castleton Rigg, we’ll enjoy a downhill stroll to the village of Castleton and onwards past Danby Castle – once home to Catherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s wives. We’ll continue to the Danby Lodge National Park Centre to explore the nature trails and play park.

What your kids will love: Getting lost in Danby Lodge’s labyrinth and following the incredible journey of a salmon travelling upstream to its spawning grounds

Option 3 - Danby Rigg

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)

Ascent: 1,550ft (480m)

This walk takes us over fields and moors, starting with Danby Rigg, where you can spot Bronze Age standing stones and cairns. Crossing the River Esk, we have a bit of a climb on our hands as we ascend onto the moors. There are views in every direction, so the climb is well worth the effort. We end our day with the other groups at Danby Lodge National Park Centre.

What your kids will love: Playing Poohsticks as we make our way over the River Esk.

Option 4 - Atop the Moors

Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)

Ascent: 1,800ft (540m)

You’ll need plenty of stamina today as we take in the horseshoe of Westerdale Moor, Castleton Rigg, and Danby Rigg en route to the National Park Centre.

What your kids will love: The bragging rights of completing this challenging walk -there’ll be plenty of fun, excitement, and adventure along the way, too.

Day 4 Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Accommodation

Larpool Hall

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Helping you enjoy the Great Outdoors - A natural focus on walks

Walks talks and Discovery Points
Our founder, country pastor turned social innovator, Thomas Arthur Leonard, was passionate about encouraging people to explore the countryside. His legacy continues in HF's continued focus on walking.  Many guests choose to travel with us on guided or self-guided walking holidays, and as such, evenings at our houses are often busy with walk leaders hosting various briefings and talks.  On guided walking holiday arrival days, there are walking information briefings before dinner, and for the duration of any guided walking holiday there will be a Walks Talk before (or on occasion after dinner), to go through the following day's walk options.  Self-guided walking guests, and those on special interest holidays (where there is free time to explore independently), are of course welcome to also join in these Walks Talks - please talk to the team locally if you have any queries. Our Discovery Points are filled with handy maps and route notes, designed to ensure everyone, not just those booked on a guided walking holiday, can enjoy the beautiful countryside settings that our HF houses enjoy. 

The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, our HF Holidays Leaders run through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure walkers have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house. 

You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

• 29 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 42 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Local launderette available in town • Boot room and drying room • Travel cot & 2 high chairs • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounge • Garden • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, Larpool Hall has 29 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

We love: The spacious Room 15 on the ground floor for its lovely décor, comfy sofa, large fireplace, and views across the Esk Valley. Room 2 on the first floor offers fabulous views while Room 30 on the second floor has eaves and exposed beams.

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.

Room supplements

Superior	Premium single	Premium double/twin	Choose your room
£25 pppn	£20 pppn	£20 pppn	£30 per room

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Larpool Hall

Address

Larpool Hall
Larpool Drive
Whitby
North Yorkshire YO22 4ND

Tel: +44 (0)1947 602737

By train

The nearest station is Whitby.

However, travelling to Scarborough station may be more convenient. Check National Rail for routes and journey times.

By taxi

The two-mile journey from Whitby station takes approximately 10 minutes.

From Scarborough train station, it’s a 21-mile journey, taking 40 minutes.

For pricing, please contact Whitby Taxis directly.

Whitby Taxis
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Abbey Taxis*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:

Tel: +44 (0)1947 601212
Email: abbeytaxiswhitby@gmail.com

A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Larpool Hall.

*Whitby Taxis is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.

By bus

The 93 and 94 buses run regularly between Scarborough station and Whitby taking around an hour. As you approach Whitby, alight by the Larpool Lane Industrial Estate. From here it’s an 800m walk up Larpool Lane to Larpool Hall. Please note that Larpool Hall's driveway is not lit.

Check Traveline for up-to-date bus information.

By car

There’s a free car park at Larpool Hall if you decide to drive.

The A171 from Teesside and the A169 from Pickering converge at a roundabout about two miles outside Whitby.

After this roundabout and as you approach Whitby, cross another roundabout then turn right at the traffic lights signposted Scarborough. Cross over the River Esk, then immediately turn right into Larpool Lane. Towards the top of the hill, turn into Larpool Drive – you'll see Larpool Hall at the end of this road.

By air

The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport.

Catch the airport bus to Leeds where there are connecting trains to Scarborough taking about 90 minutes.

There’s also Manchester Airport, which is served by a range of long-haul flights. From here, there are trains every hour to Scarborough with one change at Manchester Piccadilly or York. Allow around three hours to reach Scarborough.

Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option but it’ll take you around 4.5 hours to reach Scarborough. From Heathrow first take the Piccadilly line to London Kings Cross station, then connect to Scarborough (with one change at York).

Check National Rail for train information.

More Information

Weather conditions in the UK can vary throughout the day, and conditions in the mountains may be cold and windy even in summer. Use the following list as a guide when preparing for your holiday.

Essentials 

Suitable waterproof walking boots with ankle support and good grip
Waterproof, wind-resistant jacket with a hood, taped seams and a hydrostatic head rating of at least 10,000 mm
Waterproof overtrousers 
Spare warm clothing, such as a synthetic insulated jacket
Comfortable walking clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable) 
Warm mid-layers, such as fleeces
Gloves and a warm hat, even in summer
Rucksack with a waterproof liner
Water bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre
Flask for hot drinks  
Sunscreen 
UV-protective sunglasses
Spare high-energy food
Head torch and spare batteries for holidays between October and March
Passport (if applicable)
Visa (if applicable)
Copy of your travel insurance policy

Recommended 

Several base layers, with long or short sleeves
Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters 
First-aid kit, including plasters, insect repellent, a midge net and a tick-removal tool
Sit mat  
Waterproof pouch for valuables 
Rubbish bags
Wallet or purse
Camera
Walking poles
Sun hat
Gaiters
Mobile Phones
Swimwear (please see accommodation information for hotel facilities)

Who's the boss? Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times; our leaders are not permitted to run activities without other adults present. All leaders undergo a thorough assessment so you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing that you are in safe hands.

On the first evening of your holiday, your leaders give a short talk about safety on walks which we would like you to attend. Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and a minimum number of guests. Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest while clothing, equipment, or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem, all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps, and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks.

Kids on their own: Any teenager aged 14 years or over can leave you at the starting line and join a walk unaccompanied on the basis they can look after themselves. Children under 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult on walks; however, this does not need to be a parent or legal guardian.

Please note, coaches used on this holiday all comply with UK law, and may not have seat belts suitable for children. Where children are under 3yrs of age, they must not travel in the front seat on coaches, nor or the back seat of coaches. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules/when-a-child-can-travel-without-a-car-seat

Carbon Footprint - 79kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Option 1 - Ravenscar to Robin Hood's Bay

Option 2 - Hawsker to Whitby

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