Great British Bus Routes: 840 Leeds-Whitby: Hiking

Leeds - York - Malton - Whitby

Often cited as the most scenic bus route in Great Britain, the 840 runs from Yorkshire's metropolis to one of the nation's prettiest seaside towns, via historic York and the majestic North York Moors.

Read on for details of hiking routes along the way, or use these links for other aspects of the route:

Hiking

Trans Pennine Trail:

Connect in Leeds (use the Bus Station) and...

Askham Bar, York College

York City Centre

Leeds Country Way:

The path crosses the route on the A64 at Kiddal Bridge, but there is no stop there, so use the Kiddal Lane End stops instead and walk down Kiddal Lane, turning right onto the footpath across fields that brings you to the Leeds Country Way at Kiddal Bridge.