Embrace the Outdoors Listings

Swinsty Reservoir Walking Routes
Swinsty Reservoir, managed by Yorkshire Water sits in the Washburn Valley on the southern side of the Nidderdale Area...

Ingleborough Cave
Ingleborough Cave, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, was first discovered in 1837 by brave Victorian...

How Stean Gorge Campsite, Bunkhouse and Bunk Barn
How Stean Gorge is a great place to meet up and spend time with family and friends. The camp...

Victorian Gardens of Pateley Bridge
Take a tour around Pateley Bridge and see some of the fabulous historic houses and gardens. Nearest town: Pateley...

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 Yorkes of Bewerley Trail
This popular local classic walk takes in some of Nidderdale’s most popular landmarks. The walk passes through fishpond wood...
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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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