A Day Trip to Whitby 

 

A day trip to this famous seaside resort is a must while staying at Rocklands.   You can drive there an enjoy a stop at the Hole of Horcum for a great dog walk.   This is best started at the village of Levisham & you can find a great map at this website 

http://where2walk.co.uk/north_york_moors_coast/moorland_walks/hole-of-horcum/

 

You can also get to Whitby by steam train from Pickering which travels through the wonderful villages & towns such as;

 

Levisham, 

Take advantage of the delightful paddock with picnic benches and plenty of grass for children to let off steam.

During weekends, bank holidays and special events the Weighbridge tea hut is open serving tasty snacks,  hot and cold drinks to visitors, walkers and cyclists.  

 

Venture along a forest trail to catch a glimpse of the wildlife or is you are feeling energetic, walk just 1.5 miles up the hill to Levisham village,  where you can reward yourself with a drink at the dog friendly Horseshoe Inn or head off into the moorland on another adventure.

 

Goathland

The celebrity station became the bewitching Hogsmeade station in the first Harry Potter film and featured as Aidensfield in the beloved ITV programme Heartbeat.  Earlier still, it was used as the setting for Darrowby Station in All Creatures Great and Small.

 

The charming village of Goathland is just a few minutes walk up the bank from the station, with a great range of shops and pubs.  You can explore the National Park and the surrounding moorland, embark on an energetic country walk to the Mallyan Spout Waterfall, or take the easy path and follow the Rail Trail down the course of the original rope-worked railway to Grosmont. Luckily its’s mostly downhill and there is a pub with a beer garden on the route too.

 

Once you reach Whitby there is plenty to do.  This wonderful town boasts having the best fish and chips in the UK, so you won’t have far to travel out of the station before your taste buds are tantalised.

 

Why not climb the 199 steps to St Mary’s Church and the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey,  or just relax on the town’s sandy beach.  Please note that dogs are not allowed on the South side of the beach and please check the tide times before you walk on the beach. Beaches are unrestricted until 1st May but they are allowed on the East side beach at all times

 

Some of the many places to eat & drink that are dog friendly in Whitby 

 

Breckett's Cafe - 9 Skinner Gate 

One of the most dog friendly cafe's ever.  Guests have reported back that thier dogs are not

only welcomed but offered water, treats and in some cases's blankets

 

 

Humble pie n mash -  163 Church Street

A family-run restaurant serving up an excellent range of mouth-watering pies, just like Grandma used to make. Comforting but uncostly.

 

 

The Black horse pub - 91 Church Street

Set in the heart of Whitby's old town, is a traditional two bar pub offering a fine selection of cask ales, wines and ciders.  These are complimented by a tapas menu and a variety of snuff.  As one of the oldest pubs in Whitby,  The Black Horse has a varied history. A pub since the 16th century, it has also been used as a funeral directors, spirit warehouse, and brothel

 

Marie Antoinette's Patisserie - 139 Church Street

Let them eat cake!!! Dogs very welcome in this charming cafe. Gravy bones given as treats.

 

 

The Grape Vine  -2 Grape Lane

A very welcoming little cafe.