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Outdoor Activities in Knaresborough and nearby

Knaresborough and the surrounding region offer some of the most beautiful countryside in the whole of the United Kingdom.

In Knaresborough itself walks beside the river are very popular and Water Bag Bank and Gallon Steps will test your stamina!

In the wider region, easily reachable for a day trip, are the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales - you will be spolit for choice if you are looking for beautiful countryside.

 
     
 
 

Outdoor Activities in Knaresborough and nearby

Mother Shipton's Cave & Historic Park.
Prophecy Lodge
High Bridge
KNARESBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
HG5 8DD
Tel: 01423 864600
Fax: 01423 868888
Email: enquiries@mothershipton.co.uk
Web: www.mothershiptonscave.com

Mother Shipton's Cave & Historic Park. - click to go to website

Mother Shipton's Cave & Historic Park - England's Oldest Visitor Attraction - since 1630
'A careful and dramatic association of history, legend, drama and nature'

Mother Shipton's Cave & The Petrifying Well

Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. As she grew older, her prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England.

Beside the cave is the famous Petrifying Well, a unique geological phenomenon. It is recorded that people travelled great distances to bathe in its , as they were believed to have miraculous healing properties, as early as 1538!

Mother Shipton's Cave & The Petrifying Well

Nestled within a mile of riverside Historic Park incorporating Sir Henry Slingsby's Long Walk and Beech Avenue with stunning views of old Knaresborough. Scenic picnic areas, adventure playground, museum and electronic information points and all day parking - ideal for exploring Knaresborough

 
 
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Brimham Rocks


 

Dramatic moorland rock formations

At a height of nearly 300m, Brimham Rocks enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Set within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this fascinating moorland is filled with strange and fantastic rock formations and is rich in wildlife.

Contact Details:

Summerbridge,
Harrogate,
HG3 4DW

Tel: 01423 780688 (Office)
Tel: 01423 780768 (Warden)

Email: brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.NationalTrust.org.uk


North Yorkshire Moors National Park


 

Rugged moorland, beautiful coastline

In August the moors are clothed in brilliant heathers but the National Park has even more to offer in miles of coastline - cliffs and secluded beaches - tiny villages, ancient woodlands, historic buildings - Mount Grace Priory and Rievaulx Abbey only two of many waiting to be discovered.

Find out just how much this area has to offer on the website: www.visitnorthyorkshiremoors.co.uk/


Yorkshire Dales National Park


 

A Paradise for Outdoor Activities

A huge range of activities is possible in the wonderful surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales: cycling, hill-walking, climbing, caving, rock-climbing, horse riding - come and enjoy yourself!

The Yorkshire Dales website has masses of information to help you get the best out of your visit: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk


Nidderdale Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty


 

On the Eastern flanks of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, the Nidderdale AONB is a diverse and dramatic landscape with wild, open moorlands and secluded, pastoral dales. Together with its historic and cultural sites, and wildlife habitats of international importance these features make up a landscape worthy of designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

For more information, please click the link shown below to visit the dedicated website...

www.NidderdaleAONB.org.uk

 

Nidderdale AONB - Hartwith Heritage Walk

Distance: 7 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate

Traces the agricultural and industrial heritage of this part of the AONB - a circular route with no fixed start/end point takes you back into prehistory

PDF Filesize: 264Kb

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Nidderdale AONB - Dacre Walls Walk

Distance: 5.5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate

The landscape here was created by the enclosure of land for sheep farming. This walk takes you through the fields describing the area's history - written in stone

PDF Filesize: 454Kb

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Nidderdale AONB - Bewerley Industrial Trail

Distance: 9 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate with Steep Ascents

Explore 1800 years of lead mining industry which help shape the dale with fantastic views over Nidderdale from Coldstones Quarry viewing platform.

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Nidderdale AONB - Masham Leaves Walks

Distance: 3 Miles
Difficulty: Easy

A circular sculpture trail from the town centre alongside the rivers Ure and Burn and through Swinton Estate farmland.

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Nidderdale AONB - Crackpots Walk

Distance: 6.5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate

Follow a route waymarked by mosaic panels. Great views on the open moor and oak and pine woodlands in the valley.

PDF Filesize: 720Kb

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