Practical travel guide to Yorkshire featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Yorkshire. The Rough Guide to Yorkshire also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Yorkshire, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Rough Guide to Yorkshire covers: South Yorkshire; West Yorkshire; The Vale of York; The Yorkshire Dales; The North York Moors; East Riding of Yorkshire.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Yorkshire, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Whitby to family activities in child-friendly places, like Spurn Head or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Robin Hood's Bay.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Yorkshire entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Yorkshire give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for cycling, visiting breweries or exploring wild moors, headlands and cliffs.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Whitby, Scarborough, the Esk Valley and the Dales's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Yorkshire, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Yorkshire, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Yorkshire, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Buttertubs Pass and the spectacular Hebden Bridge.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and many more locations in Yorkshire, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
