CYCLING & 01 Purple WALKING A warm Mountain SALTBURN Cycling and Located in Dalby Forest, we can supply KEY everything you need for your mountain Cleveland Way National Trail Yorkshire biking adventure. Bike hire for all sizes and abilities, a shop full of biking goodies, and a GUISBOROUGH Esk Valley Walk Walking Routes Yorkshire café to refuel. Plus our Bike School courses N Coast to Coast Walk and events are available all year round. GUISBOROUGH Tabular Hills Walk welcome... www.purplemountain.co.uk WOODS WHITBY Moor to Sea Cycle Route Cycling Coast & North Yorkshire Wolds Way ROBIN National Trail Humble Bee GREAT HOOD’S Dalby Forest orth Yorkshire 02 Yorkshire Wolds AY TON DANBY BAY Yorkshire’s premier cycling venue and with a network of more than York Moors boasts a stunning Dalby Farm GROSMONT Cycle Route 50 miles of tracks, it’s great for all the family. coastline contrasted Forest This working farm borders part of the Heritage Coast with rich moorland, Moor to Sea Cycle Route N Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail and is Rail Routes making it the perfect place close to the coast for cyclists. Choose from An ideal fi rst cycle tour, with more than 100 miles of waymarked to discover the great Challenge yourself cottages, wigwams or a campsite. Great North Yorkshire Moors Railway cycling through the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors to and test your skills on SNEATON outdoors. Both day-trippers facilities, child and dog friendly. Open 12 A Roads the breathtaking Heritage Coast. and holiday makers cannot Dalby’s world class months a year. CHOP FOREST fail to be bowled over by the cross country [email protected] GATE CHURCH CROPTON Tourist Information Centre Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route HOUSES A169 combination of sheer natural competition route or www.humblebeefarm.co.uk 06 FOREST National Park Visitor Centre A new 146-mile well-signed circular route mainly on minor country lanes. Tony Bartholomew Tony OSMOTHERLEY polish your mountain HOLE OF © beauty and warm Yorkshire bike technique and ROSEDALE HORCUM hospitality, making it the NORTH YORK defy gravity at the Dalby HUTTON- LEVISHAM Walking ideal destination. 03 SCALBY exciting Pace Bike Park Forest MOORS NATIONAL LE-HOLE DALBY at Dixon’s Hollow, 03 FOREST Don’t forget to take a trip to Dalby, The Great Yorkshire Forest o ers PARK Cleveland Way Dalby Forest Forest Dalby where expert riders SCARBOROUGH // Day and long-distance the bustling town of Whitby, over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore BOLTBY 01 The Cleveland Way follows 109 miles across which o ers some of the can hone their and enjoy, including on-site catering, bike FOREST 04 fabulous moorland and rugged cli tops. cycle rides and walks, best fi sh and chips in the technical skills. hire, Go Ape adventure course, play areas HELMSLEY PICKERING UK, as well as Britain’s fi rst for children, barbecues and plenty of THIRSK 07 Coast to Coast discovering hidden dales, seaside resort, Scarborough. waymarked cycle and walking trails for all FILEY The classic walk devised by the late Alfred Wainwright to link abilities. Admission is £7.00 per car. A170 08 02 the Irish Sea and the North Sea via the hills, moors and valleys of heather clad moors and Why not explore the www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest beautiful North York Moors SUTTON BANK northern England, includes a good chunk of the North York Moors rugged coastline National Park or the along the 190 mile route. Yorkshire Wolds to the south 04 Ashfi eld HOWARDIAN HILLS Cropton, Dalby and Sneaton Forests where you’ll fi nd lush valleys, Cottages A165 atmospheric forests and HUNMANBY Enjoy the waymarked walks through these forests, or if you prefer picturesque villages. With Situated near to Dalby Forest, this great to fi nd your own route and are confi dent with a map, the Forestry Commission’s estates are open to access on foot at anytime. more than 1,400 miles of location has many walks that can be MALTON enjoyed from the doorstep, or for mountain paths and tracks, and over bikers the challenge doesn’t come any Esk Valley Walk 500 miles of bridleways, it better, just get on your bike and go. Low A 35 mile route which follows the river from the source of the Esk, really is a walker’s and season short breaks available. A64 05 high on the moors, to the sea at Whitby. Marked on the latest OS cyclist’s paradise and you’ll Dalby Forest Info@ashfi eldcottages.com BRIDLINGTON maps, it can also be tackled in shorter linear sections using the fi nd something for everyone www.ashfi eldcottages.com scenic Esk Valley Railway. right here – we look forward to welcoming you. A19 Tabular Hills Walk 05 Yew Tree Cottage Starting just north of Scarborough, this 48 mile walk takes you along the edge of the moors to join end-on with the Cleveland Way National A beautifully restored 1750 farmhouse is Trail at Helmsley. Complete a full circuit of the Moors by walking both. the perfect backdrop for cycling and walks. FRIDAYTHORPE Gently rolling countryside, pretty villages, YORK A166 Yorkshire Wolds Way woodland and historic landmarks are there to This 79 mile waymarked trail is a hidden gem, with explore right from your doorstep. Enjoy the peaceful lanes and poppy fi lled meadows taking you through fresh air, local food and relaxed atmosphere. some of the most tranquil countryside in England. [email protected] Produced in Gary Verity www.yewtreecottagewestow.co.uk association with: Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire CYCLING WALKING Essential Calendar Ideal Biking A Walker's 07 Information of Events Territory... Paradise... April Winding empty roads, old droving trails, disused Imagine walking across the largest unbroken expanse of wild For your perfect break, you’ll fi nd a great choice of heather moorland in England or standing on a cliff top looking places to stay to suit all budgets. From coastal Boots and Steam Walking Festival railway lines, twisting technical singletrack and forest tracks all waiting to be discovered. out across a stunning coastline – this is the natural beauty of self-catering cottages and cosy bed & breakfasts to Pickering the North York Moors, a place great for simply going for a walk. camping spots by secluded rivers or even a wigwam, June you’re certain to fi nd everything that you need. On the Moor to Sea Cycle Trail Enjoy easy coastal walks with Scarborough Festival of Cycling you can choose from eleven Moor to Sea Cycle towering headlands, sandy Cleveland Way Look for the Cyclists Welcome or Walkers Scarborough linear routes or take a few days Trail – Scarborough beaches and rocky coves and see Welcome logo when booking which tells you that Ryedale Grand Prix and cycle the entire length, to Whitby where Yorkshireman James Cook the accommodation has extra facilities, like water which links the historic towns of began his seagoing adventures. Traditionally starting in Location tbc points for washing bikes and lockable storage Scarborough, Pickering, Whitby There are 18 circular and linear Helmsley, the National areas for cyclists and space for drying outdoor and Great Ayton. The Scarborough to walks taking in the North Sea Trail opens with a long and coastline available to download clothes and cleaning boots for walkers. October Or how about the Yorkshire Whitby Railtrail stretch is challenging walk around the from www.northseatrail.co.uk Look for the leaf when booking your holiday. UK Pro Surf Tour – a surf, Wolds Cycle Route, taking in the a mixture of good cinder western upland fringes of The Green Tourism Business Scheme awards are skate & BMX Festival gently undulating hills and picture tracks and some rockier Gaze across the vast natural the North York Moors, before places to stay and visit that are taking action to postcard villages of the Wolds. sections - ideal for more amphitheatre of the Hole of following the Heritage Coast North Bay, Scarborough adventurous families. , known locally as the support the local area and the wider environment. England’s largest trail centre, Horcum from Saltburn down to Part of National Route "Devil's Punchbowl". Catch the Filey Brigg. 08 Dalby Forest, has an award 1 of the National Cycle North Yorkshire Moors Railway winning visitor centre and a Network, it runs alongside from Pickering to Newtondale 06 Craven Garth Farm Cottages Shops, guided bike rides & cycle hire vast network of trails, so there’s North York Moors Malton For other events in the area and to fi nd the North Yorkshire and walk through something for all skill levels. Heritage Coast for 18 miles. Rosedale National Park the Hole to serene R Yates Cycles, 20 Castlegate out more, go to yorkshire.com/events If you love Dalby, you’ll want to 01653 693215 Levisham. Pickering In the heart of the North York Moors National Park, you will fi nd Craven Golden Square Caravan & check out Guisborough and Camping Park*, Oswaldkirk is a Walkers are Garth, a family run working farm, nestling in the beautiful valley of Pickering 01439 788269 Boltby Forest too. Welcome town Rosedale surrounded by stunning scenery. Stay in our traditional Gone Mountain Biking, Eleven Westgate Purple Mountain*, cottages renovated from the old barns. 01751 475111 Outside the forests, the North New to walking? “Try a trail” The Courtyard, Low Dalby York Moors National Park bite sized chunks will give you Walking, cycling and horse riding could have been invented for the North Trailblazer Outdoors, 17 Market Place 01751 460011 is prime mountain biking York Moors. Get on your bike, pull on your walking boots and you can 01751 475183 a taster of the Cleveland Way – Sawdon Heights*, Sawdon Useful links country, with over 500 miles of there’s six available to download explore breathtaking moor and coastal paths, steep-sloped valleys and * Cycle hire available 01723 859321 bridleways, byways and green from www.yorkshire.com/ fragrant pine forests all in the same day. Cyclists near Ravenscar Cleveland Way south of Staithes lanes to explore, all in remote, Tony Bartholomew nationaltrails. Or if you’re feeling And when you’re ready to take a break, set a course for the charming © © North York Moors National unspoilt countryside. The Moors a little more energetic, Trailblaze market towns and a hearty pub lunch and then back to Rosedale for Ordnance Survey Explorer maps For all you need to know about Park Authority are famous for having some of easier sections. Gems include is a brand-new concept - runners Yorkshire food at its fi nest. There are tearooms, a bakery, pubs and For detailed maps use Ordnance Survey Explorer maps: Yorkshire’s Great Outdoors the best singletrack and technical classic moorland routes around Scenery of a di erent kind restaurants, all within two miles of the cottages. Or simply relax in your are challenged to complete • OL27 North York Moors • 300 Howardian Hills & Malton trails in England, interspaced with Fylingdales and Rosedale. cottage in front of a log fi re. www.yorkshire.com/outdoors sections of the Cleveland can be found in the Howardian Eastern Area • 301 Scarborough, Bridlington Way - or the full route, using Hills, an area designated as Craven Garth Farm • OL26 North York Moors & Flamborough Head More mountain bike route ideas computerised time mechanisms one of Outstanding Natural Holiday Cottages, Western Area www.muddybums.org.uk to record their e orts. Beauty with far reaching Rosedale, Pickering, views of soft, rolling hills and North Yorkshire, National Cycle Network routes a tapestry of arable fi elds, YO18 8RH www.sustrans.org.uk 01751 417506 pasture and woodland. [email protected] For walks, cycle ideas and information on Moorsbus, visitrosedale.co.uk the National Park's bus network www.northyorkmoors.org.uk To plan your next break, go to For more travel information For more information and other cycling For more information and other walking yorkshire.com/accommodation www.yorkshire.com/travel ideas, go to yorkshire.com/bike ideas, go to yorkshire.com/walk Rosedale © Chris Ceaser Walkers on Cleveland Way, Hasty Bank © Mike Kipling Mountain biking in the North York Moors Staithes © Tom Bailey