Things to do in North Yorkshire
History, Mystery, Hills and Gills - private guided Discovery Walk
Historical<!-- converted from markdown --> Enjoy what must be one of the most scenic ascents of any mountain in England up the waterfall filled slopes of Buckden Gill, including a couple of short scrambles to get round the bigger cascades, to reach the atmosph..
Inspired by the North York Moors
Crafts<!-- converted from markdown --> Experience the healing powers of nature and work with a local artist to create your own artwork inspired by the moors. Explore and soak up the beautiful surroundings of the Moors National Park Centre with stories from..
Reconnecting with Nature - private guided Discovery Walk
Historical<!-- converted from markdown --> Enjoy a full exploration of fascinating and beautiful Gunnerside Gill in Swaledale. As well as immersing yourself in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales landscape, we will be looking at the surviving lead mining remains and ..
Learn To Map Read
<!-- converted from markdown --> One day Map Reading/Compass Courses Do you want to learn how to use a compass? Take compass bearings and get yourself off the hill in bad weather. These courses includes navigation using linear features such as walls ..
Guided Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge Walk
<!-- converted from markdown --> Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks is a new challenge walk that climbs the 3 highest peaks in Wharfedale, which are Great Whernside at 704m, Buckden Pike at 702m and Firth Fell at 610m. The total distance is 18..
Guided Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk
<!-- converted from markdown --> Guided Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge Our Guided Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge includes the 3 peaks of the Yorkshire Dales: The walk is guided by a Mountain Leader • Pen-y-Ghent (694m) • Whernside (736m) • Inglebrough (7..
Twilight Moors
Wildlife<!-- converted from markdown --> <br />Join us for a guided walk along the tops of the Cleveland Hills. Starting mid-afternoon and walking towards sunset, as the land changes to the twilight moors. Being high up, see the views across the North York M..
Swaledale Moors and Mines Guided Walk
Wildlife<!-- converted from markdown --> Explore the moors and mines of Swaledale with a circular route from Surrender Bridge above Reeth. Swaledale is one of the best known areas of Yorkshire and renown for its scenery. But, did you know that it was once a ..
The Wensleydale Farmer's Experience
Wildlife<!-- converted from markdown --> <em>A fun and engaging hands-on experience in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.</em><br /><br />For a true Wensleydale experience, try out life as a farmer on the Swinithwaite Estate. Start the day with ..
Caving, explore under the Yorkshire Dales
<!-- converted from markdown --> Explore what lies beneath the Yorkshire Dales. At Low Mill Outdoor Centre we have some of the countries finest caves on our doorstep and use a variety of venues depending on your ability and skill level. Caving is a g..
Gorge Walk off the beaten track in the Dales.
<!-- converted from markdown --> Gorge Walking is a great way to explore off the beaten track, it involves wading in the water and scrambling up (or down) waterfalls! Our local gorges are Hell Gill, Mill Gill, and Arn Gill. Each gorge is very differe..
Abseil from Appersett Viaduct
<!-- converted from markdown --> Great introduction to Abseiling, from our unique exclusive use venue. We have pillars and a free hang to challenge yourself on. All under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor. Suitable for children over th..
Family Friendly Canoeing
Canoeing<!-- converted from markdown --> Explore Semerwater by Canoe, Coaching from our qualified instructor will enable you to paddle your canoe around the Yorkshire Dales arguably largest natural lake to enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife. Suitable ..
Gone Fishing in the Yorkshire Dales
Bushcraft<!-- converted from markdown --> A half day family experience in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales where you can spend some quality time together learning to fish and creating memories. Fishing offers just the right balance of excitement and relaxatio..
Off Road Running - Trail and Fell Running in the Dales.
<!-- converted from markdown --> Running. One of the simplest forms of exercise and activity you can pursue. Take it off road with a Trail running and/or Fell running experience. A fully bespoke activity from novice level starting out to more seasone..
Cave SRT Course
ClimbingOur Cave SRT course is aimed at people who have caved before but would like to do more vertical caving using Single Rope Techniques (SRT). This 2 day course will teach you all aspects of SRT allowing you to move safely and efficiently through vertica..
The Lyke Wake Walk
From £125<!-- converted from markdown --> The Lyke Wake Walk is a 40-mile (64 km) challenge Adventure across the highest and widest part of the North York Moors National Park in north-east Yorkshire, England.<br />NOTE - We’ve changed how we operate due to C..
Chocolate Making Experience
Culinary<!-- converted from markdown --> Understanding on how to work with chocolate and preparing ganache. Creating your very own moulded chocolate to take home<br /><br /> <br /><strong>Inclusions</strong><br /><strong>What's Included</strong><br />🍴 <stro..
Chocolate Making Experience
CulinaryFrom £70<!-- converted from markdown --> You get to make your very own moulded Belgian Chocolate. You'll learn how to temper chocolate, make fresh ganache, decorate the mould and piping truffles.ItineraryThis is a hands on workshop. All the preparation, te..
100k Step Challenge in 24 Hours
<!-- converted from markdown --> Want to find a new challenge outside of the gym or your daily routine? If you think you've got what it takes, join us on a 100k step challenge, cover up to 50miles, above 600 floors of elevation and hike for around 13..
A day of adventure in the Yorkshire Dales
<!-- converted from markdown --> Want a fun-filled day to spend with the family outdoors? Join me and explore the stunning scenery in Limestone Country with a challenge or two thrown in, a few interesting facts and plenty to discover!<br />We'll hunt..
Rock Climbing in the Yorkshire Dales
Climbing<!-- converted from markdown --> The Yorkshire Dales are famous for limestone pavements and crags... join this one day climbing adventure to get hands on with these and reach new heights scaling some of the Dales' best rock climbs. Suitable for al..
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
<!-- converted from markdown --> One of the most popular one day challenge events in the UK, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a marathon distance hike across three mountains, with the aim of completing it in under 12 hours.<br />Although the an..
Canoe Adventure Ripon
Canoeing<!-- converted from markdown --> A fun-filled day paddling the rapids of the River Ure from Ripon, down past the racecourse to the canal - before paddling up the canal to our finish. This trip will have an exciting mix of 3 sections of rapids and..
Runswick Bay Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Runswick Bay Beach is a rural beach situated on the north Yorkshire coast. It lies within a sheltered sandy bay. The small village of Runswick Bay sits above the beach at the northern end of the bay and steep clay cliffs run to the south. At low tide, a large area of the beach is exposed, and the water's edge can be some distance away
Sandsend Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Sandsend Beach is a rural beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is approximately one kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide, a large area of the beach is exposed, and the water's edge can be some distance away. The beach is backed by concrete defences and there are residential properties and a limited number of tourist establishments on the seafront.
Whitby Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Whitby Beach is a large beach resort situated on the Yorkshire coast. The sandy beach is approximately one kilometre in length with a gentle slope and lies to the west of Whitby Harbour. The beach is backed by a sea wall and promenade with beach huts and a cafe and higher up the cliff the urbanised areas of Whitby town.
Robin Hoods Bay Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Robin Hood's Bay Beach is a small rural beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is approximately 200 metres in length and enclosed by rugged rocks which become exposed at low tide. Above the beach is the village of Robin Hood's Bay, with a number of tourist establishments, shops, food outlets, cottages and houses packed tightly on the surrounding steep cliffs.
Scarborough North Bay Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Scarborough North Beach is a large resort beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 900 metres in length with a gentle slope. At low tide rocky outcrops become exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. Behind the beach there is a promenade and a small number of tourist establishments and the town of Scarborough.
Scarborough South Bay Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Scarborough South Beach is a popular resort beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 0.5 kilometres in length with a gentle slope. At low tide a large area of the beach is exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. To the north of the bathing water is Scarborough harbour. The beach is backed by a large number of tourist establishments, including restaurants, amusements and shops and higher up the steep cliff the town of Scarborough.
Cayton Bay Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Cayton Bay Beach is a rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is one kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide rocky outcrops and large areas of the beach become exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. On the steep cliff above the beach are a number of Holiday Parks and several farms.
Filey Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Filey Beach is an extensive sandy resort beach on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is 850 metres in length with a gentle slope. At low tide a large area of the beach is exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. The beach is backed by the town of Filey.
Reighton Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Reighton Beach is a rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is one kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide a large area of the beach is exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. The bathing water is backed by clay cliffs to the north and chalk cliffs to the south. There is a large holiday park situated on the high cliff top above the beach.
Kids Summer Surf Club
Surfing<!-- converted from markdown --> Our popular kids club courses are often the highlight of our season and due to high demand we are now running extra courses throughout Spring and Summer. Our courses include 5 sessions of high energy fun packed activi..
Coasteering
Bushcraft<!-- converted from markdown --> The sport of coasteering is a combination of adventure swimming along sea cliffs, exploring gullies, caves, cracks and different rock formations created by the sea and traversing the lower level sea cliffs by foot, ab..
Caving explore underground Yorkshire (Gentler and less intense) (All Horizontal and large passages)
Canoeing<!-- converted from markdown --> Spend the day exploring the subterranean world with us. <br /><br /> See what lays beneath your feet in the Yorkshire Dales as we head underground via large passageways created by water. This day will be using horizon..Caving explore underground Yorkshire (More adventurous with some climbing and rope work)
Canoeing<!-- converted from markdown --> Spend the day exploring the subterranean world with us. <br /><br />See what lies beneath your feet in the Yorkshire Dales as we head underground via large passageways created by water. This day will be using a mixtur..
Rock Climbing get on the rock and test yourself - inclusive of mobility disabilities
Climbing<!-- converted from markdown --> Rock Climbing is about taking your body out of the normal plane of existence and into the vertical world. Your mind fills with ideas of friction and body mechanics while you solve to puzzle of how to move upwards with..
Appletreewick
Wild SwimmingFree!Follow the footpath by the campsite downstream to find an enchanting rocky pool by the river surrounded by grassy fields and a rope swing and further downstream is a shingle beach. Not suitable for diving and take care when swimming as there are subm..
Grassington Weir
Wild SwimmingFree!Swim, tube or dive into the crystal cascading waters on the river Warfe in the Yorkshire Dales. Easy access from Grassington, are two weirs. Linton waterfall is surrounded by grassland, making it a popular, safe and sociable spot.
Loup Scar
Wild SwimmingFree!Idyllic limestone gorge just upstream from the village of Burnsall amongst grassy areas. Great area for paddling, tubing and jumping into the plunge pool further up stream.
Falling Foss
Wild SwimmingFree!A 30 foot waterfall nestled amongst the rich forest. Vibrant yellows and oranges in autumn, adds to the the mystical atmosphere making it a perfect time to visit this enchanting wonderland. Road access to the Falling Foss tea rooms.
Wain Wath
Wild SwimmingFree!There's nothing quite like the feeling of standing at the edge of a towering waterfall, looking down into the foaming pool below. This particular waterfall is about 3m high, with a pleasant plunge pool that looks especially inviting on a hot day. The..
Kisdon Force
Wild SwimmingFree!Tucked away in a woody gorge are two spectacular waterfalls. The first waterfall is five meters tall with an 80-meter plunge pool. The second waterfall is 12 meters tall with a 50-meter wide plunge pool that's fairly dark and scary, but wonderfully r..
Ghaistrill’s Strid
Wild SwimmingFree!Come explore the exciting rocky pools and rapids with us! The lower pools are perfect for snorkelling and potentially even a longer swim. You'll also find little pools of warmer standing water in rockpools. Upstream, the rapids have a chute which is ..
Bolton Abbey
Wild SwimmingFree!People often come to the priory ruins to enjoy the popular stretch of river. If you head upstream of the stepping stones and the bridge you will reach a deeper section of the river. This is where people sometimes use boats. Downstream, there are shal..
Thomason Foss
Wild SwimmingFree!A small 20 metre plunge pool set beneath an impressive waterfall. Follow the river upstream after turning up the footpath that leads off Beck Hole road.
Ingleton Waterfall Trail
Wild SwimmingFree!If you love the smell of the river and don't mind the visitors that it draws, then Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is the place for you! This busy walkway is full of concrete gangways and many spectacular pools. Although it can get crowded, Thornton Force ..
Stainforth Force
Wild SwimmingFree!The river pools and falls are underneath a bridge. The banks are grassy, and the paddling is good. One pool in particular is deep, which you can jump into if you're feeling particularly brave! The longer river pools are set below a caravan park thoug..
Catrigg and Malham
Wild SwimmingFree!One of ten lovely waterfalls set in walks through woodlands and along the edge of moors, this one with a small pool beneath towering rocks, is sure to delight.