High moors coloured purple by the flowering heather, gurgling becks, streams and waterfalls, quaint moorland villages full of character and characters. Tales of smugglers, murderers and thieves. Monuments, crosses and stones connected together with hundreds of bridleways, footpaths and byways. Evidence of ancient settlements, quern stones, villages and burial mounds on the high moors. And best of all old Inns tucked away in tiny refuges on the moors where nothing has changed for hundreds of years. This is the North York Moors - this is Heartbeat Country! No wonder Yorkshire Television chose to film its highly acclaimed series around Goathland and the North York Moors, which of course is where it all happened! Wonderful scenery, friendly people, country characters and all near the Heritage Coast. Along the coast are two gems, Scarborough and Whitby, both have been used in the Heartbeat series. Not only are they good locations for an entertaining television series but fabulous places to explore on foot.

The walks in this book are spread around most of the Heartbeat area. The majority being within easy reach of Goathland where you can have a pint in 'The Aidensfield Arms' or shop at the 'Aidensfield Stores' or 'Post Office'. Nearby is 'Scripps Garage' with the odd vehicle or two which you might recognise. As you walk around the nearby moors see if you can spot some of the beauty spots, waterfalls, Inns and farms you pass along the way, many have been used as film locations for the Heartbeat series. Please respect the locals going on with their daily lives and enjoy walking in glorious 'Heartbeat Country'.