Pictures of Goathland
About Goathland
Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village, and all around there are lovely walks leading past streams that ripple up and down over rocky lips and boulders before plunging as a rushing, glistening waterfall. Three such falls in the immediate vicinity are; Nelly Ayre Force, Mallyan Spout, and Thomason Force. The stout hearted rambler, willing to venture further still, will find rich rewards for there are dozens of truly magnificent falls in this great walking area.
The village of Goathland has a series of large greens, more like heathland than the usual village green. These greens break the village up, giving a pocket like appearance - houses, shops, and rows of cottages, all present an eye catching assortment of differing building styles.
Goathland is one of the few English villages that celebrate Plough Monday. This takes place on the first monday after January 6th. For centuries the following week was looked upon as farmworkers' holiday and on plough monday, local farm lads, went from door to door, dancing and fooling, dragging the plough behind them. These days, traditional sword dancers go from door to door seeking help to finance their dancing at the colourful local festivals held throughout the Summer.
The local parish Church of St. Mary was built in the last decade of the 19th-century is well worth a visit. It is a dignified building, very peaceful and unassuming. From here a well preserved stretch of Roman road can be seen to the South and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is close-by.
Goathland is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and with so much stunning scenery to be admired and enjoyed it is hard to imagine that anyone could ask for anything more. Here in the wilds of North Yorkshire, magnificent peaks and fells are seemingly endless. But should you wish to venture a little further, the spectacular coastline of the North Sea is but a few short miles away.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Goathland
| Mallyan Spout Waterfall | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Falling Foss Waterfall | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Sneaton Forest | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| North York Moors National Park | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rosedale Moor | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Whitby Abbey | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Whitby Lighthouse | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Whitby High Lighthouse | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dalby Forest | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Pickering Castle | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hayburn Wyke Nature Reserve | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Scarborough Castle | (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Scarborough Pier Lighthouse | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Skelton Castle | (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in GoathlandAll attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Goathland
Levisham, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)
This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck.
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Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Rosedale Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
This is a lovely village hidden in a lush green valley landscape of sweeping hillsides, meadows and breathtaking scenery.
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Sandsend, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers.
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Robin Hood's Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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Lastingham, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW)
Lastingham is a small village set amidst fine wooded Yorkshire countryside. It is an area renowned for its wonderful scenery where often in a quiet lane you will find an ancient corn mill.
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Runswick Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
Runswick Bay lies at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the village is tucked between rising cliffs at the western end of a lovely sweep of sand.
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Westerdale, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)
Nestling in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Westerdale affords the visitor wonderful views over the surrounding dales.
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Pickering, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction S)
The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades.
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Thornton-le-Dale, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction S)
Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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Staithes, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N)
Spectacularly set along the North Yorkshire coastline is the pretty fishing village of Staithes, with only the Shetland Islands...
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Scarborough, in the county of North Yorkshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE)
To this day Scarborough remains a very popular resort and this delightful north coast town overlooks two magnificent sandy bays which are divided by a huge headland.
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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, in the county of Cleveland (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NW)
A lovely winding road drops down from the valley above to this small seaside resort and fishing haven.
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Guisborough, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cleveland (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW)
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Helmsley, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SW)
The town itself is very pretty with lots of interesting stone buildings set around a market square where visitors can find attractive craft and gift shops, as well as cafe's and no less than four former coaching inns.
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All towns in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Grosmont Station | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction N) |
| Egton Station | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW) |
| Teesside International Airport | (29.7 miles, 47.7 km, direction W) |
| A1(M) Junction 49 | (32.8 miles, 52.8 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 49 | (33.7 miles, 54.2 km, direction SW) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (53.3 miles, 85.8 km, direction SW) |
| Goathland to London | (201.4 miles, 324.0 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Goathland
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Goathland center |
| Mallyan Spout Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Broom House Guest House and Country Cottages | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW) |
| Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) |
| The Waverley | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Wheeldale | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Europa | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE) |
| White Horse Farm Inn | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW) |
| Duke Of Wellington Inn | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW) |
| Raven Hall Hotel | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E) |
| Cliffemount Hotel - A non-smoking Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Goathland |
