York was praised for its “magnificent” Minster and Shambles which were described as a “lacework of cobbled medieval alleyways”.
But it was the North York Moors that also featured for its picturesque coast.
Introducing the travel guide, the publisher said: “William Blake arguably did England a disservice by describing it as ‘green and pleasant’ in his poem Jerusalem.
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“Yes, it is a land of gently rolling hills and lush pastures, but England’s beauty is far more diverse than its diminutive size suggests.
“Among its many alluring habitats, natural or otherwise, this country has fields presided over by farmhouses trailing roses, misty moorlands, oak woods scented by bluebells and chalk streams where otters grow fat on excellent trout. And that doesn’t even include the coast.
“With Devon’s red cliffs, Dover’s white ones and more than 100 inhabited islands to choose from, there is something for everyone along the shoreline.”
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What did The Times say about York and the North York Moors?
Commenting on what makes York stand out from the crowd when it comes to the country’s finest places, The Times wrote: “This ancient Roman city, encircled by its original walls, has a history that stretches back nearly 2,000 years.
“Its magnificent cathedral (aka ‘Minster’) has a fascinating story of restoration from a huge fire way back in 1984.
“Downtown, the city’s almost traffic-free centre is a lacework of cobbled medieval alleyways – the Shambles – where overhanging ancient mansions seem to whisper sweet nothings to each other.
“Wonky beams and sloping floors characterise most interiors, with tea and cake around every corner, particularly at the much-loved Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
“York is the home of Rowntree’s, the chocolate manufacturer, so there’s a chocolate museum and independent chocolatiers all over town.”
So why are the North York Moors among England’s most beautiful places to visit too?
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Such as: “Yorkshire’s wild and wonderful rolling hills, infiltrated by pastoral valleys such as that at Rosedale, complete with old mine workings on the valley sides.
“A heritage steam railway clambers over the hills from Pickering to Grosmont, wheezing and blowing as it goes.”
The Times added: “Whitby is a lively coastal resort, renowned for its fish and chips, Dracula connections and ruined abbey. And then there’s the coastal path that struggles from sheltered bays to wild headlands, with spectacular views.”
