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Harrogate Ringway
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Harrogate
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Harrogate Ringway

This popular 20 mile walk circles the spa town of harrogate, taking in points of interest along the way...

Brimham Loop MTB Route
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Pateley Bridge
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Brimham Loop MTB Route

This accessible cross-country mountain bike loop combines quiet country lanes with bridleways and tracks for a rolling ten-mile circuit...

Scot Gate Ash walking route
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Pateley Bridge
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Scot Gate Ash walking route

Scale the north side of Nidderdale to explore the heritage of Pateley Bridge’s early years as a significant town...

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...

Prosperous Lead Mines Trail
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Pateley Bridge
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Prosperous Lead Mines Trail

This dual route offers you the choice of two starting locations and two ways to reach and explore one...

Nidderdale Greenway
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Harrogate
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Nidderdale Greenway

The former railway line is also known as the Nidderdale Greenway. As well as developing the traffic-free path, this...

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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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