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North York Moors National Park - Official site. Takes you on a whistle stop tour, supplies information on accommodation and public transport, and suggests how to explore the area.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Eighteen miles of preserved steam railway running through the North Yorkshire Moors. Includes a timetable of train services, pictures of the engines that run on the line, and details of special events.
Yorkshire Tour - North York Moors Railway - A few pictures, and a brief description, of Goathland and the railway.
Countrygoer North York Moors - Details of the Moorsbus service including a route map and timetable, and four suggested walks.
Brigantia - A directory of arts and crafts, covering the Yorkshire Moors, Wolds, and coast. Includes a calendar of events, and profiles of several craftspeople.
Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team - A voluntary organisation covering 300 square miles of the North York Moors. Information on team activities, incidents, fundraising and membership.
North Yorkshire Moors Association - A charity that aims to protect and enhance the characteristic beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors for present and future generations. Includes a list of events, details of ongoing projects, and a notice board.
Yorkshire Moors, Wolds and Coast - A directory of tourism, travel, crafts, shopping, entertainment, and sports. Includes a description and photographs of the area.
North York Moors Holiday Accommodation - Details of accommodation in North Yorkshire, York, and the North York Moors. Organised by accommodation type and location.
The North York Moors - Information about the North York Moors, and the Yorkshire coast.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Operates steam trains along an 18 mile line between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont. Online ticket purchasing, detail of services and attractions.
North York Moors National Park - Resource offering information, links, educational section and a fun zone.
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