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Mother Shipton's Cave and Petrifying Well
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Knaresborough
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Mother Shipton's Cave and Petrifying Well

Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest visitor attraction, open since 1630. This popular visitor attraction...

The Nidderdale Way
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Pateley Bridge
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The Nidderdale Way

The Nidderdale Way is a 53 mile circular walk beginning and ending in Pateley Bridge in the heart of...

Knaresborough Round Walking Route
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Knaresborough
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Knaresborough Round Walking Route

This circular route around the Historic Castle town of Knaresborough takes in quiet lanes, river side paths and ancient...

Scar House Reservoir
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Pateley Bridge
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Scar House Reservoir

This stunning reservoir built in the 1930s from over 1 million tons of masonry stands 55 metres tall above...

Fountains Abbey ancient trees walk
Dog Friendly Walks
Ripon
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Fountains Abbey ancient trees walk

On this circular walk you'll learn a little more about the ancient trees in the Deer Park and gain...

Scar House Cycle Route
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Pateley Bridge
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Scar House Cycle Route

Scar House Walking & Cycle Routes are a permissive bridleway loop around Yorkshire Water’s Scar House Reservoir which comes...

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Embrace the outdoors

Harrogate is an outdoors destination, with outdoor spaces and gardens at the heart of our towns and the Yorkshire landscape stretching out between them.  With a choice of popular routes and waymarked paths, or remote moorland tracks and isolated landmarks you can enjoy days of exploration and discovery.

So do up your boots, jump on the bike or get ready for some adventure. Let us inspire your next active holiday with varied terrain, amazing views and a rich array of wildlife. Harrogate is the perfect place to experience the outdoors - whatever your interests.

Your outdoor playground

Make Nidderdale your base for an active break in the Outdoors. From adventure sports and thrill seeking, to gentle walks and the chance to unwind, Nidderdale has it all. How Stean Gorge Activity Centre has five thrilling experiences in one day to give you an incredible day out tackling water, air and stone. Swinton Bivouac offers a fantastic base for a relaxing break in the countryside around Masham with a choice of a walks and cycle routes for as much or as little exertion as you fancy. From Fountains Abbey you can enjoy a number of walks across the Studley Royal estate and beyond, take in points of historic interest or watch the deer grazing among the trees.


Outdoor discovery for young minds

Put the screens away and take the family outside to learn, discover and play. These three outdoor attractions offer young children the perfect outdoor spaces to stretch their imaginations, burn of 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 the Harrogate district.

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