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Esk Valley Railway

The Bus & Rail Centre | Whitby Station, Whitby YO21 1YN, England
0845 00 00 125
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Ranked #2 of 12 activities in Whitby
Type: Scenic Railroads
Most recent review
- 10 Apr 2013
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knaresborough
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Grew up going on steam trains so a bit of nostaligia here kids (grown up ) loved it. Bit expensive but we were on holiday in the area.

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Redcar
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This journey takes you though some of the most beautiful parts of North Yorkshire. A stress free way to travel in todays busy world. A chance to see some of the places you would miss by road.

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Beautiful Scenery... The stations are kept so clean and tidy.. it is like travelling back in time... Lovely....

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nottm
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85 reviews 85 reviews
14 attraction reviews
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

I was travelling by train (you can get reasonably proced railrover tickets for the whole of thenorth east- recommernded). Lovely views between Whitby and Middlesborough. Infrequent service, so check times!

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Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
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36 attraction reviews
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Two services operate on this route: The Northern Rail regular service is operated by relatively modern diesel units, which run four times a day from Whitby to Grosmont then on to Middlesbrough and vice-versa on Monday-Saturday. There is a limited service on Sundays in summer. The North York Moors Railway historic service operates from Spring to about the end of... More

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Youlgreave, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

A leisurely journey into "Heartbeat" country, just a pleasant, gentle little excursion. The boys love the steam engines, the countryside is lovely and you can have a drink in the Aidensfield Arms ... on ly the one, it's pretty expensive.

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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Take the train up the Esk valley to Middlesbrough and then come back again through beautiful scenery. Lots of picturesque villages where the train stops.It's not a fast journey but you're there for the views so sit back and enjoy!

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Fantastic !! We paid a few extra quid and travelled First Class. It was worth it because we had a carriage compartment all to ourselves. Friendly staff. Amazing scenery. And a definite must-do experience when visiting the area - even for non-anorak train spotters

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

A little expensive, only went 20 mins up the track but the fare was seven pounds. Just as well my other half is a bit of a train spotter!!!! great walk back, (6miles) lovely views although very boggy as it was October.

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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Beautiful scenery but let down by the standard of Northern Rails Trains. Does stop at some lovely stations such as Grosmont.

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