Helmsley is close to York on the A170, and is well sign-posted from York's large ring road. At Helmsley there is a car park on the north side of the town, at the start of the Cleveland Way and a weekly parking ticket is available from Helmsley Tourist Information Centre in the market place. You will be able to return to your car in Helmsley using the bus from Filey via Scarborough. If you are leaving the car for more than a week, then contact Helmsley Police Station on 01439 70310 if you cannot get through then please contact the larger Malton Police Station on 01653 692424. They will need your vehicle's particular details, so that they are aware of it. 