16/09/2026
3 of the best day trips from Kiplin 🚗
Staying at Kiplin and fancy a day exploring? Here are three of our favourite days out, with a few ideas for exactly where to stop along the way…
🏰 1. Richmond & Swaledale
Start your morning in Richmond, with a wander around the Market Place before visiting Richmond Castle and walking down towards the River Swale.
Lunch: Stop at The Station in Richmond, where you’ll find a café alongside independent shops, an art gallery and cinema.
Afternoon: Follow the road west into Swaledale, passing through Reeth before continuing towards Muker. Stop for a walk, explore the little village and take in some of the best scenery in the Yorkshire Dales.
🌿 2. Fountains Abbey, Ripon & Masham
Spend the morning exploring Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden – give yourself a couple of hours to properly enjoy the ruins, gardens and estate.
Lunch: Head into Ripon for lunch and a wander around the historic centre and cathedral.
Afternoon: Take the scenic route back via Masham. Stop for a look around the Market Place, visit one of the local breweries or simply find somewhere for coffee and cake before heading back to Kiplin.
🌊 3. North York Moors & Whitby
Make a full day of this one! Drive east through the North York Moors National Park, stopping in Goathland for a wander around the village and its famous railway station.
Then continue across the Moors towards Whitby.
Lunch: You can’t really visit Whitby without fish & chips! Try Magpie Café or pick some up to enjoy overlooking the harbour.
Afternoon: Climb the 199 Steps to Whitby Abbey, explore the old streets around Church Street and finish with a walk along the beach before heading back to Kiplin.
And after a full day exploring North Yorkshire, there’s only one thing left to do…
Back to your lodge, into the hot tub and put your feet up. 🫧✨
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