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The Village of GLAisdale
Set within the largest area of upland heather moors in the country, Glaisdale is a picturesque, hillside village located in the North York Moors, ‘Dark Skies’ national park, in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated just 9 miles West of the coastal town of Whitby, at the foot of a pretty dale beside the River Esk and surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning views.
The village itself is made up of traditional stone houses and buildings, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Local amenities include a post office, grocery store, butchers and local pub, a vibrant Village Hall and even a Museum of Victorian Science.
The quaint village railway station is a simple 10-minute woodland and riverside walk away, providing easy access to Whitby town centre, the renowned North York Moors steam train at Grosmont and delightful riverside tea rooms at Ruswarp along the way.
Glaisdale is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists and nature-lovers keen to explore the exhilarating North York Moors: with the cottage situated precisely on Stage 12 of Wainwright’s famous ‘Coast-to-Coast’ walk – including ‘ front door’ access to limitless trails along the Esk Valley way – our guests are perfectly situated to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy some of the finest coastal and protected moorland landscape the country has to offer …
… not forgetting Glaisdale’s iconic ‘Beggars Bridge’ – an historic packhorse bridge built over the River Esk back in 1619!
Village Amenities
In choosing to stay with us in Glaisdale, you couldn’t be in a better place to quickly tap into all the essentials you need:
FUEL & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Glaisdale Railway Station: a pretty, flat 10-minute walk away. The line is operated by Arriva with tickets bookable on Trainline.com or at www.northernrailway.co.uk
Routes pass through the picturesque Esk Valley through to Whitby, a short 28 minutes away, or to the North East and Middlesborough (on from there to Newcastle and Hexham); One of the prettiest rail journeys in the UK!
Arriva Bus Service (95) www.arrivabus.co.uk Picks up from the village post office and station through a network of local villages into Whitby and back every 1.5 hours (and from there, right along the east coast down to Scarborough); refer to timetable.
Petrol Station: Located in the neighbouring village of Lealholm, which also has a fabulous grocery store with longer opening hours, tea rooms, plant nursery and railway station.
GROCERIES/ PROVISIONS
Post office and grocery store located at the top of the village. Here you can send parcels, postcards and source all the key provisions you need. Morning visits best as they can close early.
Ford’s Butcher: a well-respected family butcher, next-door to the grocer, and supplying a variety of meats, pies and pasties locally and to surrounding trade.
Off the Rails’ Micro-Baker Maggie presents a home-baked stall outside Glaisdale station every Saturday 10-1pm, serving up home-made savoury and sweet sourdough breads, croissants, brioche and cinnamon buns – often in partnership with Ridley’s farmhouse cakes! – visit the Facebook page
Major Supermarkets deliver to the village, so why not save yourself the hassle and arrange for your favourite groceries and treats to be delivered straight to your door?!
EATING OUT
Tel: 01947 897555
A gentle 10 minute stroll along the river Esk (outside the cottage), with regular daytime and evening opening hours. Serves a variety of hot food and take-away options. A favourite of the UK’s Coast-to-Coast walkers passing through Underhill.
CLASSES & EVENTS
The Robinson Institute is a beautifully appointed village hall with large seating capacity and onsite catering. This can be booked in advance should you wish to host a special family event or other celebration whilst enjoying your stay.
The Institute is also home to the Esk Valley Theatre Company formed as a non-profit organisation in 2005 by professional actor Mark Stratton and choreographer Sheila Carter. Every August it stages professional shows and dramas in the surrounding beauty of the Esk Valley.
It is also home to weekly Yoga classes, which guests can book in advance by contacting Mel at: https://www.fwtw-yogawithmel.co.uk/book-a-class
FUEL & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Glaisdale Railway Station: a pretty, flat 10-minute walk away. The line is operated by Arriva with tickets bookable on Trainline.com or at www.northernrailway.co.uk
Routes pass through the picturesque Esk Valley through to Whitby, a short 28 minutes away, or to the North East and Middlesborough (on from there to Newcastle and Hexham); One of the prettiest rail journeys in the UK!
Arriva Bus Service (95) www.arrivabus.co.uk Picks up from the village post office and station through a network of local villages into Whitby and back every 1.5 hours (and from there, right along the east coast down to Scarborough); refer to timetable.
Petrol Station: Located in the neighbouring village of Lealholm, which also has a fabulous grocery store with longer opening hours, tea rooms, plant nursery and railway station.
GROCERIES/ PROVISIONS
Post office and grocery store located at the top of the village. Here you can send parcels, postcards and source all the key provisions you need. Morning visits best as they can close early.
Ford’s Butcher: a well-respected family butcher, next-door to the grocer, and supplying a variety of meats, pies and pasties locally and to surrounding trade.
Off the Rails’ Micro-Baker Maggie presents a home-baked stall outside Glaisdale station every Saturday 10-1pm, serving up home-made savoury and sweet sourdough breads, croissants, brioche and cinnamon buns – often in partnership with Ridley’s farmhouse cakes! – link to Facebook Page
Major Supermarkets deliver to the village, so why not save yourself the hassle and arrange for your favourite groceries and treats to be delivered straight to your door?!
EATING OUT
Tel: 01947 897555
A gentle 10 minute stroll along the river Esk (outside the cottage), with regular daytime and evening opening hours. Serves a variety of hot food and take-away options. A favourite of the UK’s Coast-to-Coast walkers passing through Underhill.
CLASSES & EVENTS
The Robinson Institute is a beautifully appointed village hall with large seating capacity and onsite catering. This can be booked in advance should you wish to host a special family event or other celebration whilst enjoying your stay.
The Institute is also home to the Esk Valley Theatre Company formed as a non-profit organisation in 2005 by professional actor Mark Stratton and choreographer Sheila Carter. Every August it stages professional shows and dramas in the surrounding beauty of the Esk Valley.
It is also home to weekly Yoga classes, which guests can book in advance by contacting Mel at: https://www.fwtw-yogawithmel.co.uk/book-a-class
