Goathland train station not only serves as a great way to leisurely take in the views of the national park but has an almost celebrity status in its own right. Featured in Harry Potter as Hogsmeade Station and in the popular TV series Heartbeat, the station and Goathland have captured people's imagination for years.

After visiting the station or watching the steam trains pass by, you can join many for a walk to further explore the area. The Rail Trail will take you to Grosmont, or you can head on over to the dramatic Mallayan Spout Waterfall. The 'Rail Trail' from Goathland to Grosmont combines a signposted three-and-a-half mile walk down the old railway line with a ride back up on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The 70ft high Mallyan Spout waterfall can be reached by a footpath close to the Mallyan Spout Hotel.