Embrace the Outdoors Listings
The Aislabie Walk
During the mid 18th century, William Aislabie established a circuit between his estates as Studley Royal and Hackfall with...
Scar House Reservoir
This stunning reservoir built in the 1930s from over 1 million tons of masonry stands 55 metres tall above...
Curlew Trail
Enjoy a hearty walk out of Pateley Bridge up the hills above the town for spectacular views out over...
The Nidderdale Classic - MTB Route
This perennial route with a little bit of everything is why mountain bikers come to Nidderdale with their bikes...
Brimham Rocks
The Wonder of Nidderdale: Brimham Rocks is an amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations, sculpted over centuries...
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...
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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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