The Mountview

Flamingo Land

by Britannia2

This theme park/zoo is only a 35 minute drive from Scarborough and is mix of exciting rides , zoo animals and shows. You do need a day to see it all but there is a cable car to take you from the rides to the zoo.
The rides vary in size but there are some real white knuckle rides here such as the Corkscrew and the Wild Mouse.
There are regular animal shows throughput the day and also a sea lion show.
Take a picnic and drinks if you do not want to pay the high prices fro food and drink inside the park.
Prices in 2007 are £20 per person and £10 for concessions.

Olivers Mount

by Britannia2

Olivers Mount is the hill standing high above the town to the south - it is so called because Oliver Cromwell had cannons mounted here pointing at the castle in the town.
It is a good vantage point for looking over the town and also famous as a race circuit for motorcycles.
A good walk to make is - with your back to the cafe turn left and begin your descent passing Deepdale Golf course on your right. After 1.5 miles cross the Scarborough to Bridling ton road and bear right down Sea Cliff Road. At the car park cross and descend to the seashore towards the Spa. Beyond the Spa take the incline before turning sharp left and descending to the road. Veer left and walk to the junction of the Scarbro' to Bridlington road before turning left following the signs for Olivers Mount. Cross the road and at Deepdale Avenue make your return up the hill to where you started. This is very strenuous going up and the whole walk will take 3 hours and is 6 miles long.

Sun, Sea, Sand, at Scarborough

by sandysmith

"Tilly Tour - Part 1"

The start of a lovely day on the north east coast - we would later visit Whibty too. Scarborough is a typical english seaside resort with its sweeping beaches and seaside stalls, the harbour area and the old castle on the hill above.