North York Moors

View from Sutton Bank Yorkshire

by Karen Spencer | May 22, 2019 | North York Moors

What, the ‘Finest View in England’ is only 450 metres away? That’s gotta be worth a visit – and it was! I’m talking the view from the top of Sutton Bank, over the North Yorkshire countryside below. Come and see it for yourself. There are...

Fungi of the North York Moors

by Karen Spencer | Nov 22, 2016 | North York Moors

What an amazing variety there is. My top tip – don't eat them!Read more about the different varieties from an expert: https://northyorkmoorsnationalpark.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/fantastical-fungi/Posted by Karen luxuryspringcottageyorkshire.co.uk Check...

Walks on the North York Moors

by Karen Spencer | Jul 12, 2016 | North York Moors, Walking

Check out this link for a range of walks on the North York Moors, whatever your level, there's a walk for you.Choose your location and your distance and download the guide.http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/enjoy-outdoors/walking/our-walksPosted by Karen of...

View over North York Moors

by Karen Spencer | May 31, 2016 | North York Moors

Here's a stunning view of the North York Moors from a road leading out of Helmsley. From the bustle of this market town you're into peace and tranquility like this in minutes! You'll find walks in the cottage.Just don't forget to pack your walking...

Bridestones – Dalby Forest

by Karen Spencer | May 19, 2016 | North York Moors

Dalby Forest has many a woodland walk and mountain bike trail to keep outdoor enthusiasts happy. You'll also find Bridestones here – a collection of unusal rock formations and believe it or not, you can scramble to the top (not that I've tried this).The...

North York Moors Signs

by Karen Spencer | Feb 22, 2016 | North York Moors

The black and white road signs used in and around the North York Moors National Park are so distinctive and so quaint. Much better than your more modern plastic-coated signs.Posted by Karen of luxuryspringcottageyorkshire.co.uk Check this out on...

Places to Visit in North Yorkshire – the North York Moors

by Karen Spencer | Jan 14, 2016 | North York Moors

But it’s not all moors! You might be surprised to learn that the North York Moors is one of the most wooded of England’s National Parks. Woodland and forest covers about 22 percent of the National Park – that’s over 300 square kilometres of trees – so it’s...

Walks in North Yorkshire – Sutton Bank

by Karen Spencer | Nov 19, 2015 | North York Moors, Walking

3 mile circular White Horse Walk taking in the views from the top of Sutton Bank and the White Horse of Kilburn. The finest view in England, said local author James Herriot – what do you think? http://bit.ly/1HZigmk Walked by Karen of...

North York Moors – North Yorkshire

by Karen Spencer | Nov 9, 2015 | North York Moors

Truly a place of beauty. Look what our recent guests had to say about their drive across the moors from Pickering to Whitby. “Going across the moors to Whitby the autumnal leaves appearing through the mist gave a special atmosphere we’ll always hold within...

The North York Moors – A Place of Timelessness and Beauty

by Karen Spencer | Feb 1, 2015 | North York Moors

The North York Moors takes its name from the spectacular moorland plateau at its heart – the largest area of uninterrupted heather moorland in England, internationally recognised for its important habitats and the moorland bird population it supports. However, this...