A Destination of Natural Beauty – North Yorkshire Moors, England
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking – 6/10
The North Yorkshire Moors are one of the largest expanses of moorland in the UK and have been named a national park in order to preserve its beauty. Whilst many Brits may not see them as a real backpacking destination due to their proximity, any backpackers of other nationalities are blown away by its beauty when they come to visit.
The moors could be explored for days on end for the backpacker looking to get out into nature and drink in the clean yorkshire air. However, travellers who go backpacking looking to relax on the beach in hot climes might not be quite as entertained.
The moors also surround various beautiful market towns that provide a great getaway if you need to hit the shops and speak to some real people rather than sheep for a while! Towns like Knaresborough and Ilkley have lovely local shops, pretty buildings and Ilkley even has the famous Bettys tea rooms if you want to blow a weeks budget on some tea and scones.
So when you go backpacking to destinations across the globe, don’t forget to include the places that are right on your doorstep.
Could you please inform me who's point of view this article was written? if it was from a backpacker or otherwise? (for my A-level english language coursework)
Hi James – it's written from a backpackers point of view though i am from the area so know it well.
Hope you like the blog!
Good site. I am a 49 yr old Canadian and my wife and I are about to be 1st time backpackers heading for the UK in mid-March, April and 1 week in May 2011. We are nervous and excited and appreciate your insight. Especially the 10 essential tips. Cheers Griff
Thanks Griff!
Glad the blog was helpful – you can get even more tips if you follow me on twitter as well.
Hope you have a great time, feel free to get in touch if you need any extra help or advice.
Tom