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Newest Review: ... of the Cleveland Way, it is a 109 mile walk, that winds its way around the outskirts of the North York Moors Park. From a stunning coastline, to tall majestic forests, and sweeping moors, you can see some of the most beautiful and diverse countryside. There are also plenty of castles and abbeys to take your pick from including Helmsley Castle, Rievalux Abbey, Byland Abbey, Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle. The Cleveland Way starts off in Helmsley market square, which is best on Friday which is market day. The square is surrounded by a colorful assortment of shops pubs and cafes, and there are smaller streets off the square that are g... more

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Helmsley in General: The walking hub of York. (357 words)
by - written on 09/12/08 (Very useful, 58 readings)
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Helmsley is a beautiful market town on the border of the North Yorkshire Moors. It lies on the AI70 road and is north of York and South of Middlesbrough and is a popular tourist destination. It has four former coaching inns, a great feat in itself, and it also has a beautiful dramatic castle ruin, that dates back to the 1200s. If you visit Helmsley, then there is no doubt that you should go at least part of the Cleveland Way, it is a 109 mile walk, that winds its way around the outskirts of the North York Moors Park. From a stunning coastline, to tall majestic forests, and sweeping moors, you can see some of the most beautiful and diverse countryside. ...  Read the complete review

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