Perfect for those looking for a relaxing escape to North Yorkshire, Woods Yard is located close to the High Street in the cosy village of Skelton. You’ll find a local pub and supermarket near the house but just a short 2 mile walk will bring you to Saltburn-by-the-Sea so it is an ideal base for exploring the coast.
The Cleveland Way National Trail is over 100 miles long and you can join this in Saltburn. This walk is a great way to explore the North Yorkshire coastline and the views are amazing!
In Saltburn, you’ll find a long stretching beach and charming town centre. Take the oldest functioning cliff lift in the UK down to the promenade and you’ll arrive at the 208-metre pier which stretches out into the sea. The long sandy shores are overlooked by colourful boutique beach huts and high cliffs tower in the distance. If you want to explore further, The Cleveland Way National Trail is over 100 miles long and you can join this in Saltburn. This walk is a great way to explore the North Yorkshire coastline and the views are amazing!
The seaside village of Staithes is roughly a 20-minute drive away and Whitby can be reached in 30 minutes.
Woods Yard is within 30 minutes’ drive time of Saltburn, Staithes, Sandsend, Whitby and Middlesbrough.
The closest train station is Saltburn which is roughly a 5-minute drive by car so you can explore villages and towns throughout North Yorkshire easily. There are routes to Redcar, Middlesbrough and Darlington with connecting trains to Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester and London.
There are a number of bus stops throughout Skelton. Hop on the X4 and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Sandsend and Runswick Bay.