Are you guilty of planning your trips for the Summertime and then working non-stop until Christmas? Research shows we should try to take one additional day off every four weeks to allow us to recharge, and Autumn is a great season to slot in a staycation that won't cost the earth.
Here are our top 5 free autumn activities for you to add to your Route YC itinerary that's easy on the pocket (and the planet!).
Peasholm Park at Scarborough
Explore a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and magical gardens, a boating lake, putting green and a Tree Trail in this magical Japanese-themed park that's teeming with wildlife and unique trees and plants.
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Great for: Nature Lovers . Families . CouplesWhale watching at Filey
We are very lucky to see many species of whales, including Minkes and humpbacks, as well as dolphins during Autumn, as they follow the herring to inshore waters to spawn. Filey has some great clifftop locations to settle in with a picnic and spot these majestic animals.
Great for: Nature Lovers . Families . Walkers
Known around the world as a key surfing destination on the East Coast, Cayton Bay provides surfers with some epic swells during the Autumn and Winter months as its fairly exposed beach/sandbar break makes way for consistent surf conditions.
Great for: Surfers . Adventure Seekers
Walk the Rail Trail at Goathland
Set off on the former railway track from the vintage station at Goathland, which featured as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film, and walk this stunning 3.5 linear walk through woods and fields to Grosmont.
Great for: Nature Lovers . WalkersHornsea Museum & Pottery Trail
Hornsea Pottery is home to some iconic designs which were exported worldwide, featuring in exclusive stores such as Harrods and Selfridges. Now you can take to the streets to spot them in and around Hornsea's high street as you follow the map on this popular pottery public art trail.
Great for: Couples . Families . Walkers