Visit Ryedale and discover the true romance of rural Yorkshire

Ryedale’s timeless landscape has a rich and varied agricultural heritage, with busy market towns and dozens of sleepy villages steeped in tradition.

Ryedale boasts more than 600 square miles of dramatic scenery and a patch-work of towns and villages, segmented by the River Derwent and its tributaries. One of these, the River Rye, gave Ryedale its name.

Follow the route of river, road or railway to discover the wonders of Ryedale, stopping off on the way to explore villages and towns with their museums, castles, ruins and traditions.

Ryedale has something for everyone, so make your way to the heart of Yorkshire and prepare to be overwhelmed.

Useful contacts:

Helmsley Tourist Information Centre
The Visitor Centre, Helmsley Castle Castlegate, Helmsley York YO62 5AB
Facilities: Bed Booking Service, BABA. Bus times, train times.
Disabled Access: Yes, loop system.
Contact: (01439) 770173
Email: helmsleytic@btconnect.com

Malton Tourist Information Centre
8 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LW
Telephone: (01653) 600048
Email: maltontic@btconnect.com
Website: www.ryedale.gov.uk/tourism

Pickering Tourist Information Centre
The Ropery, Pickering, YO18 8DY
Facilities: Bed Booking Service, BABA. Bus times, train times.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Contact: (01751) 473791