The walking hub of York. (Helmsley in General)

Member Name: ninacolada86

Product:	Helmsley in General
Date:	09/12/08 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: Beautiful nature, and great for hiking.

Disadvantages: Lots of the shops cater to turists, and it can be wet and windy!

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. 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 great to explore.

If you are an adventures type, then you will love to wander through the North York Moors, off the beaten track, and surrounded by rolling hills, gusty wind, and hidden streams and dales. Just don''t forget to wear you wellies, as it can be tough and wet going, depending on what time of the year you visit!

If you like the great outdoors and mother nature in her British finest, then Helmsley is a great place to visit. There are plenty of B&Bs and Hotels to take your pick from just be sure to book in advance during the Summer as this is a popular tourist destination.
If you bring your family, there is plenty to do, there is a art center, where on Wednesdays they have a small cozy cinema, quaint like they used to be. There are plenty of castles to explore, and even an outdoor pool, for when the sun is shining!

Summary: A beautiful taste of Yorshire countryside