Archive for August 2008

Cycling from Whitby to Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The Whitby to Scarborough cycle ride (21 miles one way) is ideal for leisurely cyclists or familes as the route is almost all traffic-free and along a disused railway line [...]

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The Water Rat, Ripon

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

If you are looking for the ideal pub in Ripon to enjoy a good pint and a bite to eat, then the Water Rat situated on the banks of the River Skell, just off the Boroughbridge Road, could be just what you are looking for [...]

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National Railway Museum, York

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The National Railway Museum in York is one of the largest and greatest attractions of the city of York, especially for families, and what is more, entry is free! It is the largest railway museum in the world and appropriately located in York, which has a long history of the rail industry [...]

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The City of York on Foot

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

The historic, walled city of York is fairly compact and is best explored on foot, especially as some of it is pedestrianised [...]

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Scarborough Youth Hostel - Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Scarborough youth hostel is situated a couple of miles outside of Scarborough town centre and about a mile from the beach [...]

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