An Outdoor Playground
Outdoor Adventures in North Yorkshire
We have you covered. North Yorkshire is an outdoors destination, with outdoor spaces and gardens at the heart of our towns and the North Yorkshire landscape stretching out between them to a dramatic coastline.
With a choice of popular routes and waymarked paths, remote moorland tracks and isolated landmarks you can enjoy days of exploration and discovery.
So, lace up your boots or jump on the bike and get ready for some adventure. Let us inspire your next active holiday with varied terrain, amazing views, and a rich array of wildlife. North Yorkshire is the perfect place to experience the outdoors - whatever your interests are.
Ride the waves
If you are looking for something with more adrenaline, then make sure to take advantage of the superb range of water sports and instructors available up and down the Yorkshire Coast. Surfing is a firm favourite in Scarborough as well as Cayton Bay and Whitby. You can also try a host of other activities including paddle boarding or, if you need some speed, jet skiing!
Take advantage of the many walking trails, from a short bracing walk along the beach to more adventurous hikes including the White Rose Way or the Cleveland Way, the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors offer something to suit all levels of fitness and proficiency. Make sure to bring your camera with you to capture the breathtaking views you will discover on your journey.
Your outdoor playground
We are the perfect base for an active break in the great outdoors. From adventure sports and thrill seeking, to gentle walks and the chance to unwind, we have it all. Find thrilling experiences tackling water, air, and stone.
Put the screens away and take the family outside to learn, discover, and play. Our outdoor attractions offer young children the perfect outdoor spaces to stretch their imaginations, burn off energy and learn in a fun and engaging way. Let play be as it used to be, let the imagination run wild, when your family visits North Yorkshire.
The Great Outdoors Experiences
Canoeing through Ripon
Join us on an unforgettable canoeing adventure. Led by our expert guides,… Join us on an unforgettable canoeing adventure. Led by our expert guides, our canoeing experiences offer a perfect blend of adrenaline and adventure,…
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Discover the thrill of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with How Stean Gorge,… Discover the thrill of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with How Stean Gorge, a leading provider of aquatic adventures in the heart of Yorkshire’s…
How Stean Experience
Get into How Stean Gorge - into the water, into the caves, into the air!… Get into How Stean Gorge - into the water, into the caves, into the air! Within this unique geological setting, the team at How Stean Gorge have…
Tractor Driving Experience
Its your turn to drive the iconic green and yellow John Deere tractor! … Its your turn to drive the iconic green and yellow John Deere tractor! You’ve seen them on the roads, you’ve seen them in the fields, now you and…
The Great Outdoors Stories & Inspiration
North Yorkshire is home to pretty woodland teeming with flora and fauna.… North Yorkshire is home to pretty woodland teeming with flora and fauna. Discover the best of these habitats on a woodland walk, from bluebells in May to autumnal coloursas each season brings new…
Find out where you can go wild swimming in North Yorkshire from secluded… Find out where you can go wild swimming in North Yorkshire from secluded woodland lakes and rivers to a bracing swim in the sea.
North Yorkshire is a must-visit cycling destination all year round. Find… North Yorkshire is a must-visit cycling destination all year round. Find out the best places for road and mountain biking, bike hire and easy-going cycle paths for all the family to enjoy.
Find out why North Yorkshire is your go to activity destination all year… Find out why North Yorkshire is your go to activity destination all year round and choose from a wide range of outdoor activities across the county allowing you to hit the heights of adventure and…
The Great Outdoors Businesses
How Stean Gorge Chalet Lodges
Rustic lodges nestled amidst green rolling hills in the stunning Yorkshire… Rustic lodges nestled amidst green rolling hills in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Set beside How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge
Explore natural caves, walk through flowing ravines, climb up rocks,… Explore natural caves, walk through flowing ravines, climb up rocks, participate in a high-wire adventure, and more!
Mother Shipton's Cave
Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest… Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest visitor attraction, open since 1630. This popular, award-winning visitor…
Wenningdale Escapes
Wenningdale Escapes is a luxury lodge and glamping site based on Bentham… Wenningdale Escapes is a luxury lodge and glamping site based on Bentham Golf Course underneath the Yorkshire Dales 3 peaks with views up to the…
Stockeld Park
Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to… Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure!Open every weekend and during holiday…
Woldies
Award winning family day out! Award winning family day out!
How Stean Gorge Activity Centre
How Stean Gorge’s activity centre offers professional high quality outdoor… How Stean Gorge’s activity centre offers professional high quality outdoor experiences onsite in this natural wonder and at other exciting locations…
Bolton Castle
Award winning Bolton Castle is a stunning Medieval family owned castle,… Award winning Bolton Castle is a stunning Medieval family owned castle, opening to visitors for eight months a year. Offering family events, garden…
The Great Outdoors Itineraries
How to spend 24hrs in Hawes
1-2 days
If you're looking to book an overnight stay or two-day break in North… If you're looking to book an overnight stay or two-day break in North Yorkshire, our itinerary based in Hawes and the surrounding Wensleydale…
4 days
A guide to exploring Wensleydale, Nidderdale and the Southern Dales A guide to exploring Wensleydale, Nidderdale and the Southern Dales
Discover Scenic Settle
4 days
Discover Settle and the stunning countryside that surrounds it with our… Discover Settle and the stunning countryside that surrounds it with our four day itinerary. Marvel at grand Victorian engineering, enjoy walks…
3 days
Escape to the countryside for fun on the farm, historical ruins and North… Escape to the countryside for fun on the farm, historical ruins and North Yorkshire's only city on this three-day break.
The Great Outdoors Events
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Autumn Daze' Festival will take place in the oriental themed Peasholm Park… Autumn Daze' Festival will take place in the oriental themed Peasholm Park on Scarborough's north side and feature a whole range of free, autumn…
Take a journey around the beautiful Peasholm Park, as it is transformed… Take a journey around the beautiful Peasholm Park, as it is transformed into a wonderland of handcrafted lanterns and enchanting illuminations.
Visit some of the darkest skies in the country and marvel at the display… Visit some of the darkest skies in the country and marvel at the display of the universe above your head
Filey Kite Festival: A weekend of sky-high spectacle and coastal flavours. Filey Kite Festival: A weekend of sky-high spectacle and coastal flavours.
The Great Outdoors Offers
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