About Moors to Coast

Founded and curated by a North Yorkshire local sharing independent travel guides, practical tips and trusted recommendations.

About Moors to Coast

Photo: Whitby Harbour in the sunshine

Ben Johnson,
Moors to Coast Founder.

Moors to Coast was founded by a North Yorkshire local with a passion for sharing the landscapes, villages and attractions that make this part of Yorkshire so special. With first-hand knowledge of places across the North York Moors National Park and surrounding coast, the aim is to provide practical, independent and trustworthy information to help visitors plan better days out and holidays.

Rather than acting as a generic travel directory, Moors to Coast focuses on independent recommendations, local insights and useful visitor information — from well-known landmarks to lesser-known places worth visiting. The goal is simple: to create a reliable guide built on genuine experience, not just listings.

Based near Pickering, the site continues to grow as an independent resource for exploring the moors, coast and surrounding market towns, with a focus on helping visitors explore the region with confidence.

Moors to Coast Website

Coast to Moors was created to help people discover the best of the North Yorkshire coast and moors in a way that feels simple, inspiring and genuinely useful. The site brings together places to visit, things to do, walks, attractions, accommodation and local ideas in one carefully organised guide designed to help visitors plan memorable days out and longer stays.

The website focuses on quality over quantity, highlighting destinations and experiences that reflect the character of the area — from market towns and moorland villages to coastal landmarks, scenic trails and independent businesses. Content is shaped by research, local knowledge and practical visitor insight, with the aim of helping people go beyond the obvious and uncover places they may otherwise miss.

Coast to Moors is also designed as a growing resource. As new places, guides and features are added, the site continues to develop into a broader regional guide for exploring North Yorkshire. Whether someone is looking for a walking route, a family attraction, a place to stay, or inspiration for a weekend break, the goal is to make planning easier while showcasing what makes this part of England so distinctive.

At its heart, Coast to Moors is about connecting people with place — encouraging visitors to explore more deeply, support local businesses and experience the landscapes, heritage and communities that make the region special. It is both a practical travel resource and a celebration of the coast and countryside, created to help people make the most of every visit.