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
Off-Grid Navigation Course
Put the phone away and learn to find your way with a map and compass.… Put the phone away and learn to find your way with a map and compass. Hands-on navigation courses in the Yorkshire Dales at two levels, taught by…
All Creatures Great and Small Yorkshire Dales Tour
Visit the real Darrowby. A private driven tour of the Yorkshire Dales… Visit the real Darrowby. A private driven tour of the Yorkshire Dales filming locations from All Creatures Great and Small, from Grassington and…
Yorkshire Three Peaks Guided Challenge
Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in a single day. Take on the… Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in a single day. Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks with ex-military guides who handle the navigation, pacing…
Wild Food Foraging Course
A two hour beginners' foraging course in Yorkshire woodland. Learn to read… A two hour beginners' foraging course in Yorkshire woodland. Learn to read the woods, identify common mushrooms where they grow and tell edible…
The Great Outdoors Stories & Inspiration
Discover the great outdoors with all the family and see the beauty of… Discover the great outdoors with all the family and see the beauty of North Yorkshire on a walk. Whether coastal or countryside, there are lots of routes to choose from. Here are five options.
Looking for a gentle stroll to stretch your legs? Or are you after a… Looking for a gentle stroll to stretch your legs? Or are you after a harder hike with challenging terrain? Maybe you want to explore a little off the beaten track?
North Yorkshire is a year-round destination, but spring is one of the best… North Yorkshire is a year-round destination, but spring is one of the best times to explore if you enjoy seeing nature at its finest.
From windswept moors to dramatic coastlines, these five long-distance… From windswept moors to dramatic coastlines, these five long-distance routes will test your stamina while rewarding you with some of England's most breath-taking landscapes.
The Great Outdoors Businesses
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…
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…
Studfold Caravan, Glamping and Camping Park
Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales Studfold’s family-friendly ethos and… Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales Studfold’s family-friendly ethos and devotion to quality is only matched by the outstanding landscape, in the heart of…
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…
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…
Woldies
Award winning family day out! Award winning family day out!
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 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…
The Great Outdoors Itineraries
How to spend 24hrs in Helmsley
1-2 days
Make the most of the autumn season and book a stay in Helmsley where you… Make the most of the autumn season and book a stay in Helmsley where you can explore this picture-perfect market town and the surrounding area. Our…
4 days
A guide to exploring Wensleydale, Nidderdale and the Southern Dales A guide to exploring Wensleydale, Nidderdale and the Southern Dales
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…
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…
The Great Outdoors Events
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Popular family festival on the Yorkshire coast. Popular family festival on the Yorkshire coast.
An exciting night of stargazing at a big moon and Saturn with sights on a… An exciting night of stargazing at a big moon and Saturn with sights on a lunar crater and mountains.
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.
