Just returned from a week at West Ayton, our second visit to the site. It is a very peaceful spot with play areas and a field for children. The wardens are very good and helpful. The facilities are ok but starting to look a bit jaded and could do with a refresh. The location is a bit isolated with a steepish walk into the village which boasts one pub serving food. There are good walks in the area along the Forge Valley. If visiting near bye Scarbor'o use the Park and ride scheme, also the same applies to Whitby. The Downe Arms pub is a couple of miles down the road towards Pickering and serves good food, It is also dog friendly. If you go to Whitby try the Humble Pie cafe, just to the right over the bridge, traditional pie and peas with a vintage theme.