Thornton-le-Dale lies on the the southern edge of the
North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Although
only a village, Thornton-le-Dale is well worth a visit
for its interesting buildings, pleasant walks beside the
beck and many footpaths.
This
picturesque English village has a beck running alongside
the main street and the village stocks and market cross
are still in existence on the small village green. From
the bridge a splendid view of the thatched cottage can
be seen.
Ideally
situated for touring the area, North York Moors, Dalby
Forest, Pickering Steam Railway, Flamingo Land, Whitby
and Scarborough and half an hour from York.
Pickering,
a nearby market town is 2 miles away.
The Church
has 15th century murals thought to be the finest in
England.
The Beck
Isle Museum of Rural life stands by the river.
North
Yorkshire Moors Railway runs from Pickering Station
through the beautiful steep wooded scenery of Newtondale
and over the moors to Goathland and Grosmont.
There are
many superb walks in the North Yorkshire Moors National
Park where you will see spectacular scenery such as the
Mallyan Spout near Goathland