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Yorkshire by Campervan: The Dales, the Moors & the Coast

A campervan road trip through Yorkshire — the Dales, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast at Whitby, with the best stops and where to hire a van.

Updated 30 July 20261 min readPractical, transparent guidance
Whitby Abbey ruins above the Yorkshire coast
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Yorkshire fits two national parks and a dramatic coast into one county — green dales, heather moors and clifftop abbeys, all easy campervan touring.

The route

From York or Harrogate, loop through the Yorkshire Dales, across the North York Moors, and out to the coast at Whitby.

York Minster cathedral in winter, England
York — the historic gateway to the Dales and Moors

The highlights

  • The Yorkshire Dales — drystone walls, waterfalls and quiet lanes.
  • The North York Moors — heather moorland running down to the sea.
  • Whitby & the coast — the abbey, the harbour and the Heritage Coast.

Knaresborough Viaduct over the River Nidd near Harrogate
Harrogate and Nidderdale on the edge of the Dales

Hire from Leeds if you want the widest choice, or Sheffield for the Peak District too.

Plan your trip

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