Peaceful New Year Walking Break – North York Moors
Looking for a quiet New Year away without parties, crowds or pressure to stay up until midnight? This four-night walking break is centred on relaxed days outdoors, evenings in local pubs and the company of a small group.
Based in Pickering, we’ll spend four days exploring the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast. Possible destinations include Whitby, Goathland, Grosmont, Rosedale, Rievaulx Abbey, Sutton Bank, Staithes and Bempton Cliffs, with the daily routes chosen to suit the winter weather.
There will be a maximum of eight people, and the trip is fully car-free once you arrive. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll enjoy dinner together before returning to the hotel. There is no organised party, late-night event or expectation to stay up for midnight. If you would prefer an early night so you are ready for the next day’s walk, that is absolutely fine.
Trip Overview
Location: North York Moors
Duration: 4 nights
Group Size: Max 8 (small group)
Style: Quiet, small-group New Year walking break
Walking Grade: Leisurely
Steady-paced, sociable walking with manageable distances and varied terrain, with time to stop and enjoy the surroundings.
Typical Distance: Around 6–10 miles per day
With plenty of time for breaks and photos at a relaxed pace,
Accommodation: Hostel
Room Type: Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Twins
Transport: Car-free break with collection from Malton railway station
Meals: Breakfasts included. Evenings, we eat out together at local pubs (pay for your own meals)
Price: From £695 per person
Check Dates & Book Your Place
Select a date to view availability, room options and prices, and book your place to join Large Outdoors.
Dates & Availability
We run this trip on selected dates throughout the year.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday 30 December - Sunday 3 January 2027
Simply select your preferred date in the booking box to check availability and book.
Can I Book with a Deposit?
Book more than 12 weeks before departure with a 20% deposit. Within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at booking.
A Good Fit for You If…
You want to get away for New Year without attending a large party.
Walking is more important to you than staying up until midnight.
You enjoy leisurely walks of approximately six to eight miles.
You like small groups and quieter evenings.
You want to explore both the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast.
You enjoy eating together in local pubs and restaurants.
You would prefer a car-free break with transport provided.
Most people booking a Large Outdoors trip come on their own, so you do not need to arrive knowing anybody.
Probably not for you if…
You want a large New Year’s Eve party or organised midnight celebration.
You are looking for live entertainment, dancing or a hotel gala dinner.
You want a large group with a busy social programme.
You are looking for fast-paced or high-level mountain walking.
You want each day’s route confirmed well in advance, regardless of the winter weather.
You would prefer to spend the entire break independently.
Looking for a Bigger New Year Celebration?
If you want walking during the day followed by a larger and more sociable New Year’s Eve celebration, take a look at our New Year walking break in the Yorkshire Dales.
This trip usually has around 30–40 guests and is better suited to those looking for a busier evening and more of a party atmosphere:
https://www.largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-dales-walking-break-new-year-dales
What People Say
“A superb company. The group leaders go above and beyond to ensure everyone feels safe and included. Great walks, plenty of laughs and a really sociable atmosphere.”
A Quieter Way to Spend New Year
New Year can often feel as though it has to involve large crowds, expensive parties and staying up until midnight. This break offers a quieter alternative.
Our focus will be on making good use of the winter days. We’ll get outside for leisurely walks, explore villages and coastal towns, and return to Pickering for relaxed evenings over food and a drink.
The North York Moors gives us plenty of choice. We can walk through open moorland, wooded valleys and old railway landscapes or head to the coast for clifftop paths, fishing villages and time in Whitby.
On New Year’s Eve, we’ll have dinner together before returning to the hotel. You can stay up to see in the new year if you wish, but there will be no organised midnight celebration and no pressure to do so. The following morning, we’ll be heading out for another walk.
As it’s New Year we’ve upgraded everyone to a Premier Plus room, with a mini-fridge and complimentary water and snacks, an espresso coffee machine, faster Wi-Fi, a comfortable armchair and an upgraded rainfall shower.
Highlights
Spend New Year with a quiet group of no more than eight people.
Enjoy four days of leisurely winter walking.
Explore the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast.
Visit places such as Whitby, Goathland, Grosmont and Rosedale.
Relax over evening meals in local pubs without a late-night party programme.
Here’s what’s included in your trip:
Four nights’ accommodation at the Premier Inn Pickering.
Breakfast each morning.
Four guided walks led by a Large Outdoors host.
Transport required for the planned itinerary.
An optional collection from Malton railway station.
Return transfer to Malton railway station on the final day.
A maximum group size of eight people.
What’s not included
Travel to and from Malton or Pickering.
Lunches and walking snacks.
Evening meals, including the planned fish and chip supper in Whitby.
Drinks.
A New Year’s Eve party or organised midnight celebration.
Personal walking equipment.
Travel insurance.
Any optional entry fees or additional activities.
Suggested Itinerary
Our daily plans will remain flexible. Winter weather, daylight, ground conditions and local opening times will help determine which routes we use.
The locations below show the range of places we may explore rather than a fixed day-by-day programme.
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Hotel rooms will be available from approximately 15:00.
You can travel directly to Pickering or reserve a place on our complimentary collection from Malton railway station at approximately 18:00. The station transfer must be requested when booking or arranged with the Large Outdoors office in advance.
Once everyone has arrived, we’ll meet at the hotel before going out for dinner together. It will be a relaxed first evening, giving you time to meet the group and hear more about the possible walks.
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Across the four walking days, we’ll choose from a range of routes around the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast.
One day is likely to take us to Whitby, where we can combine coastal walking with time to explore the harbour, historic streets and independent shops. We also plan to have fish and chips together before returning to Pickering.
In the heart of the moors, we may explore Goathland and Grosmont, following paths through the villages, valleys and old railway landscape. Another option is Rosedale, with its open countryside and remains from the area’s ironstone mining history.
Depending on the conditions, we could head towards Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey or walk along the escarpment at Sutton Bank.
We may also include a second coastal day. Possible locations include the fishing village of Staithes or the cliffs around Flamborough and Bempton.
Walks will usually cover approximately six to eight miles and will be graded Leisurely. Routes may include muddy, uneven or slippery paths, and some hills should still be expected.
On the final day, we’ll complete a shorter walk before returning guests to Malton railway station around 15:00.
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New Year’s Eve will follow the same relaxed style as the rest of the break.
After our walk, there will be time to get changed before we head out for dinner together. We’ll then return to the hotel for a quiet evening.
There is no organised party, entertainment or midnight event. You are welcome to stay up to see in the new year, but there is no expectation to do so. An early night is equally acceptable, particularly as we’ll be walking again the following day.
Getting There & Accommodation
Here’s everything you need to know about getting there and where you’ll be staying.
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The nearest railway station is Malton.
We offer a complimentary collection from Malton railway station at approximately 18:00 on the first evening. This must be requested when booking or arranged with the Large Outdoors office in advance.
On the final day, we expect to return to Malton railway station between approximately 15:00 and 17:00. We recommend waiting for the confirmed transfer time in your final trip details before booking a fixed return train.
Travelling by Car
Our accommodation is:
Premier Inn Pickering
Thornton Road
Pickering
YO18 7HZFree parking is available at the hotel. You must register your vehicle at reception when you arrive.
Once you have checked in, you will not need to use your car during the break. Transport to and from all the planned walks is included.
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We’ll stay for three nights at the Premier Inn Pickering:
Premier Inn Pickering
Thornton Road
Pickering
YO18 7HZFor this trip, we have booked upgraded Premier Plus rooms, giving you a few extra comforts after a winter day outdoors. Each room includes a mini-fridge with complimentary water and snacks, an espresso coffee machine, Ultimate Wi-Fi, an improved workspace and vanity area, a comfortable armchair, an iron and ironing board, and an upgraded rainfall shower.
Breakfast is included each morning. Evening meals are not included, allowing us to visit local pubs and restaurants as a group, including our planned fish and chip supper in Whitby. You will pay directly for your own food and drinks.
Free parking is available at the hotel. If you arrive by car, you must register your vehicle at reception.
Check Dates & Book Your Place
Select a date to view availability, room options and prices, and book your place to join Large Outdoors.
Dates & Availability
We run this trip on selected dates throughout the year.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday 30 December - Sunday 3 January 2027
Simply select your preferred date in the booking box to check availability and book.
Can I Book with a Deposit?
Book more than 12 weeks before departure with a 20% deposit. Within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at booking.
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