Steamy Yorkshire Mini Break: Whitby & Pickering

[@janelledowney]

I can't wait to see more of Andrew and Dougal's adventures. I missed them so much!

[@ScaseFacetime]

Me too😁

[@andrewjditton]

Don't worry - we are back on the road and have a stack of places to visit. There will be trains and caravans galore! :)

[@karenplatt3634]

Doesn't steam look really impressive in the rain. One of my favourite games on this line is 'beat the train'. I aim to arrive at the next station by car before the train does (only safely possible out of holiday season and between Pickering, Levisham, Goatland and Grosmont). I have enormous fun spotting the steam and engines from the Whitby/Pickering road (to my mind one of the best drives in the country). I lived this video Andrew. Thanks so much 😃👍

[@andrewjditton]

Ooh, that sounds like a great idea!

[@thomasstahl6114]

Good to see u both back! Where is ur Airstream? Warmest Regards

[@andrewjditton]

It's stranded in Germany :(

[@thomasstahl6114]

@@andrewjditton That’s bad news, following the UK/EU boarder news there is nothing refreshing to hear, the opposite UK treats EU people living in the UK with permanent residency like people from 3rd world countries trying to get in, I truly hope this will calm down and I hope that Scotland will pledge for their independence and will remain part of the EU Warmest Regards Andrew

[@Mads_1313]

😍 That was lovely Andrew, thank you. I liked the transition into black and white, really felt like going back in time.

[@johnfenn3188]

Sgoinneil, a charaid! Is toigh leam fìor math an rathad iarrann seo!

[@andrewjditton]

Tapadh leat a charaid!

[@LINZZDG]

That was lovely Andrew. It has really enthused me to get back out doing things like this! Thank you

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimdeabill8540]

Before I've watched it good to see you both. X

[@alexandrastevens8892]

Second that

[@andrewjditton]

Aww, thank you! :)

[@bjarnepost5913]

Lovely DOOGEL TRAINVIDEO HELLO FROM DENMARK THATS LIEF FREEDOM ON WHEELS XPOST BJARNE LOLLAND DER NAIBORN ISLAND FEMHERN 🌞🇩🇰🐈🚂🇬🇧🕯

[@GaetanHobby]

Thank you Andrew 👍

[@MouldyRaspberry]

Great stuff Andrew. Can’t wait to get back to the NYMR.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Lewis! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DianeD862]

Looking forward to seeing this when we watch later.We like seeing your travels in Scotland as well . keep safe and Dougl.

[@mpersad]

Lovely to see you back on your travels - Whitby and Pickering are two of my very favourite spots in the UK, after numerous family holidays in and around Scarborough!

[@MattsRVReviews]

Awesome!

[@patricebetts6531]

I'm into chocolate. Beautiful room!

[@marlajacques6947]

That was really lucky that you could join Dougal on his holiday 🐶🧳

[@alexandrastevens8892]

That looks so clean and comfortable, plenty of chocolate if you like it, I do I think it's not cheap but it's about quality. Lovely bird songs and view and fabulous train journey. Great to see you both 😀

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for watching!

[@doobiedootwo3517]

Great to see you out and about 👍if you are in the area again and want a ‘local guide’ i’d be happy to oblige 😂

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you!

[@pamelamoo5306]

Looks like a great location. Nice touches with the bottle of oat milk and special Dougal treats. Have a fantastic mini break. Loved my trip on the train 🚂 a couple of years ago when staying in York ( a favourite city) The weather is looking ☀️beautiful for the next week or so. Enjoy yourselves. Hopefully you will be reunited with your Airstream very soon. X

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Pamela!

[@clairesims9443]

I love that line, worth every single penny, and whitby great place to step back in time, thanks Andrew 😊

[@maccadicky8635]

Pickering is my home town and I walk past Lowther house almost everyday (my favourite route in the area) I’ve always wondered what the rooms looked like, it’s such a pretty location and the garden is stunning, great video! ✌️

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you! Yes, it's a lovely B&B, and a great place for tea too!

[@mentonish]

I allways get amazed at the price of accommodation in the UK I must be a little out of touch ???

[@andrewjditton]

I think it's a combination of a shorter season and increased demand this year. Site fees are also quite high :-/

[@lindahiggins9295]

Great to see you both back, can’t wait to see your new adventures 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@leafgreen9099]

For a British ex-pat who misses the countryside so badly - your videos are the best! Even when it rains.Thank you so very much.

[@andrewjditton]

Our pleasure!

[@genewalker2898]

Good to see Dougle and you.

[@KrisHudsonLee]

If you decide to come to South Yorkshire I'll certainly show you some sites.

[@andrewjditton]

Now THERE is an offer I can't refuse! ;@)

[@Parknest]

A well-produced video as always. Did you know that the music video for Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years" was filmed in Whitby?

[@dogboy5942]

LOL, I am in Pickering Ontario, further along Lake Ontario is Whitby and we live in Durham Region, love hearing the wood pigeons

[@thelifeofjools8384]

England's green and pleasant lands... Wonderfully nostalgic vibe to this video...half expected to see "The Railway Children" waving down the train with their petticoats :) top notch 👍

[@collcolin]

Just a friendly comment I’ve always corrected people on calling the North YORK moors the North Yorkshire moors and so I’m surprised to see the railway called the North Yorkshire Moors Most other visitors attractions I’v seen use North York Who is right Have I been wrong all this time.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 I live in the “North York Moors” and that’s what us “t” locals call it lad 🙏😂👍🐾

[@collcolin]

@@onemanandhiswhippet iy thought so happen them railway fellas got it wrong tha beta tell em

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@collcolin lol 😂

[@andrewjditton]

We have the same in Uist - Uist or the Uists? :)

[@collcolin]

@Phil w I think North York Moors refers to actually north of York rather than North Yorkshire

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Love you dear Dougal!!! 🧡🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 From West

[@jamesdecross1035]

An LMS Stanier Class 5 '4-6-0', a.k.a. the "black five". Thanks for the vid., great to see. I've got ancestors at Whitby. One was a bell ringer, as recorded in the church.

[@dianecroitor9933]

Love your time out and about with Dougal. I have balance issues and can’t have my Schnauzer’s underfoot anymore. Living vicariously with you Andrew. LOL 😂 Thanks!!

[@ManxAndy]

Wonderful......you and Dougal look like you had such a lovely break👍🇮🇲💖

[@hsnaith]

We’ve travelled many times on the NYMR from Grosmont to Pickering or Whitby - head out of the window catching smuts, just like you!! One of my favourite places in the world😊🚂😊

[@lindakirk698]

Oo love Pickering, NYMR & Whitby. Not managed a visit since Dad died. This summer hopefully we'll be there!

[@lindakirk698]

Being a Londoner it's nice to see the Southern Railway 825 back up & running. And the ex LMS 44871 too for that return. Hubbies grandfather was a driver on LMS steam trains Keep up the good work!

[@ScaseFacetime]

Thank you for sharing your lovely days out! 🚂 🚂 🚂😁

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for coming along!

[@rojomostrat]

Hi Andrew, great steam trip... Whitby fish and chips...Hmmmm. Watch out though the seagulls (or sometimes the vampires) will try to nick them off you.! Regards...John

[@rosewhite---]

When in Pickering try a warm pork pie from shop across road from station- best in UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GaryEtchell]

I really enjoyed the video. Brought back happy memories of a decent holiday spent at a holiday leg in the Station House in Ruswarp. Thanks for sharing your day out x

[@DianeandJess-Daisy]

Really enjoyed this trip, Pickering is one of my favourite places and miss it. Dougal looked like he was enjoying his day too. ❤🐶 I loved the nostalgic Trains too, thank you for sharing 🙂🤗😘

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I really enjoy these relaxing videos. Thanks for sharing your little journey with us😁

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for coming along!

[@briano58]

Wow brings back memories this was very enjoyable Andrew

[@lynnoorman2144]

I love scenic railways and this is one I haven't done. So glad that you and the handsome one ( Dougal) are back on the road! We missed you. Tc

[@theeggandi6391]

Lovely to see a leg of my bicycle tour of 1992. Swing bridge and all.

[@darrenwilson8042]

Beautiful place - I am fortunate enough to live 40 minutes away

[@charliegould5865]

I do believe Dougal was smiling while playing with that stick!

[@escapetothecaravan9505]

Have a real thing for steam trains and so lovely to see you and Dougal on your wanderings. Felt like I was watching Rick Stein and Chalky! Like someone else said it really gives me the travel bug to get off exploring again so thank you!

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it - and our attractions do need us to get out there and explore. More railways coming on this trip :)

[@CampervanTales]

Just finished watching the year in the life of this railway series on Channel 5

[@andrewplummer2088]

A lovely video of one of my favourite parts of the country - I can't wait to get back there some time soon!

[@h.b.greene7351]

Just another fantastic post. Your steam train reminds me of one here in Connecticut. Although here it is limited to a short (12 mile) run.

[@robertirving5293]

What a lovely video of you and Dougal one thing it's nice round there take care both you see you next time .

[@JeffCM1]

I've never seen Dougal so excited over a little stick. Is he fed up talking Gaelic all the time?

[@peterscandlyn]

That black and white effect at the end was apt. Enjoyed that a lot thanks Andrew - glad you're able to be out and about again.

[@karenpeterson5780]

What a delightful trip! Thank you for taking us along.

[@jeffchristie1541]

That bnb looks fabulous lovely to see you and Dougle having such a great time .

[@lindaelizabethcole3675]

Lovely video , Andrew , great to see you out and about again with Dougall , that was a super B&B , what a treat, so handy , love the stream trains , amazing to see the footage of the mighty engines !!

[@jomcd2073]

Good to see you and Dougal back travelling:))

[@rogerwileman9965]

Good to see you both back exploring again do try the fish and chips in Whitby

[@beverleybinfield6460]

Thanks for posting this. We're going up that way later in the year with our dog and look forward to taking him on the steam train!

[@ronbramley2981]

Great show. Yorkshire Gods own country.

[@rachelunderhill5908]

Brilliant thank u xx things are feeling a bit more normal now xx

[@libellula3313]

Lovely trip with you both, thanks.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

I swear Dougal smiles all the time he doesn’t realise he’s on camera.

[@michaelmann4189]

Good to see you both here’s to lots more adventures cheers

[@shanegreen2583]

The afternoon tea at that place you stayed it delicious

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

I am a Yorkshire lass glad you and Dougal's had a lovely time :) My Grandfathers brother drove the Mallard. Did anyone get the steps pun? lol

[@andrewjditton]

They did! Someone even asked me to a Steps concert. I declined :)

[@RollingwithTheRobsons]

Wow, that is surreal. Today we are off to Marfitt farm which is between Whitby and Pickering. So going to a few places. The train was a possibility but too much for us with 5 of us but ideal if only a few of you.

[@andrewjditton]

If you can get your mitts on a compartment (they sell out quickly) it can work out much cheaper for 4, 5, or 6 of you.

[@niltonsantos9383]

Tenho uma cachorrinha muito parecida com a que está no teu colo.

[@raymondporter2094]

Brilliant, Andrew! And all the more brilliant because you're almost on my patch! LOVE the NYMR, Pickering and the other stops on the route to Whitby - but the harbour and the 199 Steps and the Abbey....! Was there 3 weeks ago. I wonder whether, whilst at Pickering, you went to the Castle or, not so far away, you went to Helmsley. I have stayed at that Camping Club CS next to the Pickering Station Car Park, a few years ago. Very convenient and pleasant. Tomorrow the first part of the "Ullapool Family" is coming to visit us here on the edge of the NY Moors. But for the first time in AGES we have a decent set of weather forecasts.... Good video again though!

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Raymond! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@susanbinks8868]

Hi Andrew absolutely loved this video together with the Steam Train journey with 1st Class footage, love seeing You & Dougal on your travels again. Whitby is my most favourite place & I always hoped you would visit there. Thank you for sharing, lots of love to You & Dougal xx❤️❤️

[@andrewjditton]

Our pleasure!

[@katbar6066]

Very nostalgic for me. I am originally from Yorkshire so as a family we went to Whitby & Robin Hoods Bay 3-4 times a year (never by train though). I have lived in Aus for many years and sadly missed out on a visit to Yorkshire when I was in the UK in 2017- Oh well I can always dream of my next trip when Covid settles down and travel becomes "the norm" again! Thanks for the such a lovely video.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad to bring back some memories for you!

[@nfoss5656]

This was a wonderful video. It was peaceful with beautiful scenery

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you very much!

[@anneshirley1748]

Hi Andrew! I have commented on this already but it's gone again! Loved this, what a lovely welcoming room you had! So comfy! Loved the B&W bit, really authentic take care xxx

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Anne! And this one came through loud and clear :)

[@paula.jackson5463]

So Andrew, we live in Stratford ON, Canada. Stratford was one of the Repair Depots for the GTR in the steam days (Grand Truck Railroad, an amalgamation of railroad companies that morphed into Canadian National Railways) when Steam was King and Rail was the mode! There were so many emotions that were elicited within me while we watched. Days gone by, travel an experience vs an interruption. Have an infinity with you on this Rail environment as I really wanted to become an engineer in the 70's but because I do not have 20/20 I was sidelined. THANKS from the bottom of my Heart/Being/Life for this video.......and my Sweetheart (who is from Yorkshire) has seen some of this first hand.....THX

[@andrewjditton]

Aww, that's great! Glad to have helped bring back some happy memories.

[@handyandy6050]

Blimey, Andrew. That was a superb B&B. Dog friendly as well! Whitby and not a single goth in sight! Hope you donated some coins for the Abbey Roof fund. (Lol). Lovely with the last bit shot in B&W. Was a bit "Brief Encounter" with the station shots of the train spewing out steam. Lovely to see you and Doogs on adventures!

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Andy!

[@jeanbeyers]

How more 'UK' do you want? Thank you Andrew! A beautiful video. Was offline for several month but started tonight on your channel. A lot to see the next hours, days i'am afraid. :-)

[@andrewjditton]

Oh my goodness Jean, it was a busy summer... there's a lot to catch up on! :)

[@berniebne8243]

Now, who's the fittest yourself or Dougal? Be honest now 😎. I didn't realise how much I'd missed the "Hello". We toured the Endeavor when it was in Brisbane. It is so small & no headroom. It's incredible that it circumnavigated the globe.

[@andrewjditton]

Wow, that sounds cool!

[@susanwoods174]

£80 a night!!!!!!! Quick get another caravan £0 ever for the night ( not counting the cost of caravan OBvs)

[@andrewjditton]

Funny you should mention that... ;)

[@nealeburgess6756]

I must confess to being rather jealous, Andrew. The guest house looked delightful, the walk to the station lovely and of course the train rides fabulous. I was amused to see Dougal just disappear over the style, without any concern for you. He was keen to get going! Looked like an amazing trip. Nicely done.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Neale! It was indeed brilliant!

[@catherine1910]

Teddy and I visited Whitby and the surrounding area last month. We stayed at the glorious Rosedale Abbey CAMC site and found the whole area stunning. Your lovely vlog brought back some great memories. Good move to walk back down the steps in Whitby as we tried the cobbles on our way down and it was really tricky!

[@andrewjditton]

Rosedale is definitely one of my favourite sites. Yes, it's a wonderful area. Thanks for watching!

[@bernadettec6386]

£80 per night is a bargain. It is very clean and looks well kept. What more can you ask for. Well done to Lowther House B & B.

[@andrewjditton]

Yes! But don't tell everyone, I'll want to stay there again! ;)

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

Hi Andrew, loved the video, great to see you back in Pickering. This is our stomping ground and we have spent many and I mean many an hour at Lowther House in the tea garden, sampling John’s wonderful homemade delights. John and Helen are really lovely people to boot. Although we have never stayed the night it’s on our must do soon list. Keep on keeping on with your great videos, I always look forward to following your adventures. Sorry Andrew but the wife says she only tunes in to watch Dougal All the best Dean 🙂

[@andrewjditton]

Most people do only tune in for Dougal, Dean. I'm used to it :)

[@iaincaillte3356]

I do not believe Dougal accepted your apology for not saving him a bite of lunch. He appeared a bit miffed during the walk back to the train...at least it seemed so to me. Enjoyed the train trip. They appear to have quite an extensive steam-powered operation.

[@andrewjditton]

Ah, he doesn't DO getting wet in the rain! :)

[@lesleyallinson8738]

As a child in ther summer holiday I spent holidays in Pickering. My friends grandparents lived there I loved riding on the stream trans. They had a wonderful amitar theatre there too we often saw shows they were as good as professional actors. I am 62 now Pickering is of course bigger but still a wonderful place My first job was in whitby made lots of new friend I am sure I wouldn't manage the 99 steps any more

[@andrewjditton]

Lovely memories Lesley! I hope you manage to return for holidays again soon. All the best.

[@vickers1331]

We was staying in the Whitby engine sheds at the time, our little boy loved seeing the steam trains pass our windows. Fantastic video I love Whitby it's just beautiful.

[@andrewjditton]

It's a lovely place, yes! Thanks for watching :)

That reminds me on all those journeys through England's South, but it's very, very far from there. Hope to meet you well in August and September at Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. All the best from Cologne Ralf

[@andrewjditton]

Fingers crossed we will be allowed to come to Germany by then!

[@IngramCars]

Delightful, looks like you had a great time Andrew! Deryl and I stayed near Whitby last year (also without the caravan) visited Grosmont, managing to look around the goods sheds, despite in between lockdowns. Those steps to up to amazing Whitby Abbey are pretty steep, but the well worth the effort! B&B looked superb value with such pleasantries and beautiful surroundings!

[@andrewjditton]

It was lovely Simon, made a nice change.

[@darrenspeak1785]

Such a shame you weren’t doing the train journey the day before ( Wednesday ) , the weather in Whitby and all along the coast was gorgeous. I’d travelled from York as I have a caravan there and it was good to see the trains going again. It was interesting seeing your room, I walked past lowther house last year while visiting Pickering, it looks a really nice place and it looks just as nice on the inside too. This video you’ve produced is a great watch, nice to see all the other smaller stations too. Goathland was featured in the Harry Potter films and also played a part in the tv series Heartbeat which was filmed in and around the village.

[@andrewjditton]

Cool stuff! Glad you enjoyed it Darren, thanks!

[@currentconditions962]

I so love your train videos, they are the Best. I wish we had train’s like that here in USA. I Love taking trips on trains, I wish I was able to do more often, but no trains where I presently living😢

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you very much!

[@caravanningmacs8009]

Hi Andrew and Dougal. We really enjoyed the vlog. It's an area and a railway we have visited many times, and it was great to enjoy it again through your day out. We're going to be there later this summer, so you've really set us up for our own trip. Good to have your videos to enjoy once again. Please keep 'em coming. Thank you. George and Trish-The CaravanningMacs

[@andrewjditton]

Yep, plenty more to come now! Thanks for watching :)

[@ncplantdoctor]

While the rain may not have added to the enjoyment of the day, seeing two different types of 4-6-0 steamers made me smile (and I stayed dry, too). I was happy to see that the star was able to join you on this outing. When the rain was not interfering, the photography was very pleasing.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers!

[@fokaspetrogiannis]

👍👌😊👏

[@MichaelAnderson-ce5qb]

As usual, another great video. Thanks for putting this up.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamiejennings3994]

Lots of class 8 shunters on this railway! They’ll never get stuck if there’s a dead loco

[@andrewjditton]

Yes! I counted 3! Just gutted I missed being hauled by the 9F.

[@gloc5155]

Steam trains and Yorkshire, fantastic. Great to see the two of you out and about again. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for watching!

[@Justin52wales]

We are going tomorrow but staying in Scarborough and going to Whitby a few times in the week

[@andrewjditton]

Enjoy!

[@kathlucy603]

What a lovely day out

[@motorhomemarketplace]

Good to see you back again!

[@christerhall68]

Thanks for a great video. A big Heartbeat and I hope to visit within a couple of years 😊

[@andrewjditton]

That would be great... I hope you can too!