Embark on a day trip to Goathland from Bridlington

Been to all the places to visit in Bridlington? Looking for a trip further afield?

At just over 40 miles from Bridlington, Goathland is a lovely place to go and take a walk with a picnic, it is now famous as the setting of the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series set in the 1960s. Fans of Heartbeat will not be disappointed by a visit to fictional Aidensfield, as many of the series landmarks are recognisable, including the stores, garage/funeral directors, the public house and the railway station.

In reality the pub is called the Goathland Hotel, but in the series is the Aidensfield Arms. After filming for some years in the real pub, a precise replica (complete to the Morris dancers’ “swords” on the wall) was built in the studio. It was often possible to see the stars of the show as filming for the series occurred throughout the week.

Some other regular settings in the series are located outside of the village. The police house can be found about 70 miles away in the small village of Askwith near Ilkley and the police station can be found in the town of Otley. This was a real police station in past years.

It was announced in New Year 2009 that filming of Heartbeat episodes would cease.

Goathland railway Station

Goathland railway station is on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It is a private charitable trust with a number of paid staff but mostly operated by volunteers, running nearly all the year including at Christmas. It carries upwards of 250,000 passengers a year and is the second-longest preserved line in Britain. It links Grosmont in the north with Pickering in the south. It follows the route of the 19th century line that originally connected to Whitby. From spring 2007 some trains on the railway are timetabled to run all the way to Whitby.

Goathland railway station has also been used as the location for Hogsmeade railway station in the Harry Potter films, and the line was filmed for Harry’s journey.

Mallyan Spout

Mallyan Spout Waterfall: is the tallest waterfall in the North York Moors National Park, cascading over 70 feet down West Beck.

The path to the waterfall can be reached behind the Mallyan Spout Hotel. The initial descent is easy, but transforms into a steeper, rockier path closer to the base. Sturdy footwear is recommended, especially after wet weather.

Despite the challenging walk, Mallyan Spout is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The powerful waterfall surrounded by woodland and cliffs creates a dramatic scene. If you’re looking for a scenic escape in the North York Moors, Mallyan Spout is a hidden gem worth exploring.

You will find a National Park Information Point at the Post Office. The owner will be happy to answer your enquiries about the National Park and advise you on walks in the area.