Day trips from York
5 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of York, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
65 km01 · Hidden townHebden BridgeA quirky mill town in a steep wooded Yorkshire valley.
Trains run from Manchester and Leeds, about 45 minutes.
65 km02 · Hidden townWhitbyA fishing town below a ruined clifftop abbey that inspired Dracula.
Trains run from Middlesbrough. In summer, a steam railway runs from Pickering.
80 km03 · Nature spotPeak District (Castleton)A village surrounded by ridges, caverns and a castle ruin.
Trains run to Hope station, then a 30-minute walk or a bus.
125 km04 · Nature spotLake WindermereEngland's largest lake, surrounded by green fells.
Trains run to Windermere from Oxenholme on the main line.
140 km05 · Nature spotLake District (Grasmere)Lakes and fells in England's favourite national park.
Buses run from Windermere station, about 30 minutes.Questions
Day trips from York: good to know
What are the best day trips from York?
Our favourite hidden places near York are Hebden Bridge (65 km), Whitby (65 km), Peak District (80 km) and Lake Windermere (125 km). All 5 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from York?
All of them are within about 150 km of York in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.