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See. River Esk↗×2 pubs Paddleboard or canoe on this tidal river, the only major Yorkshire river flowing into the North Sea. Whitby Abbey↗×2 pubs Visit the famous abbey, a historic landmark with imposing ruins and gothic tales. North Yorkshire Moors Railway Take a steam train journey through Yorkshire's scenery, from Pickering to Whitby. King Charles III England Coast Path Hike sections of the world's longest coastal path, offering stunning seaside views.

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The GuardianAug 9, 2026

‘I lose all sense of time in the hypnotic flow’: five writers on their favourite British rivers

From the source to the sea, our writers share their favourite ways to immerse themselves in nature by paddleboarding, canoeing, camping, walking and fishing It’s early afternoon on an unusually hot and sunny Yorkshire day. I’m standing on my paddleboard on the tidal section of the River Esk, near Whitby’s New Bridge, as cars stream across. The 28-mile-long Esk is special, as it is the only majo…

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  • River EskSightYorkshire's only major river flowing directly into the North Sea.
  • New BridgeSightPaddleboard launch point on the tidal section of the River Esk.
  • Whitby CoastalPlaceFounded in 2022 by friends from the two Whitby rowing clubs, Friendship & Fishermen…
  • FriendshipPlaceWhitby Friendship Amateur Rowing Club has been part of the town’s sporting and social life for generations.
  • Larpool ViaductSightCarries the 22-mile Cinder Track over the River Esk.
  • Cinder TrackTrailA 22-mile route carried over the River Esk by Larpool Viaduct.
  • Waterside restaurantRestaurantExperience riverside dining and craft cocktails at The Waterside, Chainbridge.
  • Whitby WellbeingPlaceOffers a wild sauna along the River Esk.
  • West and East piersSight
  • FisherladsPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Ruswarp Pleasure BoatsPlaceRuswarp, United KingdomHires kayaks, rowing boats, and paddleboards since 1874.
  • Botham'sBakerySleights, United KingdomFind information about our popular shops and tea rooms located in Whitby, Sleights and Pickering.
  • River DartPlaceDartmeet, United KingdomFlows 47 miles from Dartmoor's moor to the south Devon coast.
  • Dartmoor national parkPlaceDartmeet, United KingdomOnly place in England where wild camping is legally permitted.
  • River DovePlaceBeresford Dale, United KingdomSpiritual home of fly-fishing, spiritual home of fly-fishing.
  • Piscatoribus SacrumSightBeresford Dale, United KingdomLatin inscription on a fishing hut in Beresford Dale.
  • Charles CottonSightBeresford Dale, United KingdomPoet who built a fishing house on the River Dove in 1674.
  • Izaak WaltonSightBeresford Dale, United KingdomAuthor of The Compleat Angler, wrote it in 1653.
  • The Compleat AnglerPlaceBeresford Dale, United KingdomFirst technical manual of fly-fishing, written in 1653.
  • Temple beatPlaceBeresford Dale, United KingdomA stretch of the River Dove named after Cotton's fishing house.
  • Pike PoolSightBeresford Dale, United KingdomA section of the River Dove near a bridge.
  • SevernPlaceEisteddfa Gurig, United KingdomOne of Britain's greatest rivers, originating in mid-Wales.
  • East DartPlaceDartmeet, United Kingdom
  • West DartPlaceDartmeet, United Kingdom
  • Hartington villageNeighborhoodHartington, United Kingdom
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AfarJul 31

The Prettiest English Villages Along the World’s Longest Coastal Trail

These five seaside villages are among the most rewarding stops along the King Charles III England Coast Path, from Cornwall to Cumbria. Here's what to do and where to stay in each town.

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  • Whitby AbbeyAttractionRuins of a Gothic abbey on a clifftop.
  • Trenchers RestaurantRestaurantDiscover our amazing North East-based traditional fish & chips and seafood restaurants.
  • Magpie CafeRestaurantThe Magpie Café in Whitby is renowned for fish & chips and fresh seafood, served with stunning harbour views.
  • Franco’sCaféHi, we're Franco's, a small independent Italian patisserie based in Whitby.
  • SaltmooreHotelTwo-Michelin-key spa hotel on the moors.
  • Elsewhere
  • King Charles III England Coast PathTrailEngland, United KingdomWorld's longest coastal hiking route, 2,689 miles.
  • The Inn at RavenglassHotelRavenglass, United KingdomCumbria's best fish restaurant, looks out over water.
  • Ravenglass and Eskdale RailwaySightRavenglass, United KingdomSteam train known as “La’al Ratty”.
  • Muncaster CastleHotelRavenglass, United KingdomHistoric castle with gardens, owl center, and accommodations.
  • SportsmanPubWhitstable, United KingdomWe have five cabins situated in the garden to the rear of The Sportsman.
  • Hotel ContinentalHotelWhitstable, United KingdomPrime seafront spot with converted Fisherman's Huts.
  • Snape Maltings Concert HallSightAldeburgh, United KingdomVenue for year-round classical music performances.
  • Red HouseSightAldeburgh, United KingdomFormer home of composer Benjamin Britten.
  • ScallopPublic artworkAldeburgh, United KingdomMaggi Hambling beach sculpture.
  • SuffolkHotelAldeburgh, United Kingdom17th-century coaching inn with rooms and restaurant.
  • Mousehole Rock PoolSightMousehole, United KingdomPlace to swim near seals.
  • 2 Fore StreetRestaurantMousehole, United KingdomRestaurant serving fresh seafood.
  • The Old CoastguardRestaurantMousehole, United KingdomStylish boutique hotel with destination restaurant.
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Lonely PlanetJul 30

Discover the joy of steam on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, England

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