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q Rievaulx Abbey
North Yorks; YO62 5LB
This partially ruined building (Apr–Oct:
open daily; Nov–Mar: open Sat & Sun;
www.english-heritage.org.uk) is widely
regarded as England’s foremost
Cistercian abbey. The atmospheric
remains of soaring pillars and graceful
arches set on a slope in a quiet valley,
fire the imagination. Founded in 1131,
by the 13th century it was home to
140 monks and over 500 lay brothers.
An indoor exhibition explores the
farming, commercial and spiritual Above The imposing remains of the medieval
aspects of the abbey. The café serves w Helmsley Helmsley Castle
fresh locally sourced food – and cider North Yorks; YO62 5AB
from Ampleforth Abbey. Nearby, and This small but bustling market town
close to the main road, Rievaulx on the River Rye is dominated by the
Terrace and Temples (open daily) has ruins of 13th-century Helmsley Castle
two classical Georgian temples and (Mar–Oct: open daily; Nov–Feb: open
fabulous views over Rievaulx Abbey. Sat & Sun). Against this backdrop,
ª Drive on the B1257 to Helmsley. Park Helmsley Walled Garden (open Apr– EAT AND DRINK
on the market square or Cleveland Way. Oct) is a pretty 18th-century fruit and
vegetable garden and a nice place for AROUND HELMSLEY
a picnic. At the start of the Cleveland Star Inn expensive
Way National Trail, the town is a Award-winning pub restaurant offers
imaginative cooking using fresh, local
popular base for walkers. produce flavoured with herbs from
ª Leave on B1257, then A170, then the garden. Expect delicacies such as
B1257 again. Turn right onto B1363 Douglas-fir steamed mussels, ale-fed
south towards York. At Sutton-on-the- Dexter beef cooked over charcoal, and
Forest, follow signs to Sutton Park. buttermilk, rhubarb cream and sorbet
with Harome honey.
High Street, Harome, YO62 5JE (5 km/3
e Sutton Park miles southeast of Helmsley); 01439
Sutton-on-the-Forest, N Yorks; YO61 1DP 770 397; www.thestaratharome.co.uk
The home of Sir Reginald and Lady SUTTON PARK
Sheffield (house: open Jun, gardens:
open May–Aug; www.statelyhome.co.uk), Hare at Scawton expensive
This rustic country pub offers creative
this is a fine early Georgian stately fine dining in two tasting menus –
home (1730) set in pretty parkland. dishes may include razor clams
The furniture came from Buckingham and crayfish with pistachios, deer
House (before it became a palace). with truffles, and blackberries with
ewe’s milk.
There are woodland walks, a Georgian Scawton YO7 2HG (take the B1257
Above Unspoiled Helmsley, a favourite ice house and the gardens – especially and then first left); 01845 597 769;
destination for walkers on the North York Moors the roses – are stunning in summer. www.thehare-inn.com
DAY TRIP OPTIONS Moorland Adventures Coastal Fun
Wherever you stay, history is not far Staying at Pickering 4, see the church Be scared by the Gothic ruins of the
away, and neither are the moors. frescoes before enjoying a few hours abbey and spooky graveyard at
of energetic cycling in the Dalby Whitby 7. If the vampires aren’t
Architectural Indulgence
In York 1, see its Minster and medieval Forest. Next head for Hutton-le-Hole biting, maybe the fish will be, so try
“shambles”. Tour the splendid Castle 5 and explore the historic rural to catch some on a boat trip. If there
Howard 3 and go on to Yorkshire buildings of Rydale Folk Museum. is time, drive to Grosmont 6 to take
Lavender 2 for aromas, fresh air and Finish the day with a thrilling roller the restored steam train to pretty
lunch. Finish off with the exquisite coaster of a drive over Rosedale Goathland. Those feeling fit can walk
interiors and gardens of Sutton Park e. Chimney Bank, enjoying the views. back to Whitby on the Rail Trail.
Take the A64 north. Turn off for Castle Head west on A170, turning right to Head out of Whitby on the A171, turn
Howard and Yorkshire Lavender, then Hutton-le-Hole, then follow the signs left on the A169, turning right down
continue west to the B1363 and south. to Rosedale. Take Moor Lane south. Eskdaleside to Grosmont.

Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under £25; moderate, £25–£50; expensive, over £50

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