97 nature reserves across Yorkshire.
A restored ancient woodland with grottos and glades, rustic temples and waterfalls. Beautiful bluebells in spring.
See Woodland Trust website here for other woodlands.
The arboretum is beautiful year-round but, if trees aren’t your thing, there’s an adventure play area, birds of prey and a mammal centre.
A thriving nursery, garden and tearoom on the A6108 between Ripon and North Stainley. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Look out for their Spring Plant Fair on Saturday 12th May 10:00am to 4:00pm featuring local stalls, a sale of annuals, the potting shed play area and free entry including the orchard and woodland areas.
An RHS garden on the outskirts of Harrogate.
Beautiful private garden open to the public in spring and autumn.
Peace, tranquillity and great cider!
Over 2000 sq. km. of beautiful countryside to explore.
Loads of walks with detailed instructions.
Loads of walks with detailed instructions.
This route around the City of Ripon roves far and wide, taking in historic monuments and follies, rolling hills and valleys, and the long gentle banks of the River Ure. Over its 49 miles the Ripon Rowel walk will show you the true beauty of the area. The route is marked clearly on OS maps and is featured on long-distance walking websites such as www.ldwa.org.uk.
Get to know the village and its surroundings on this 5-mile walk from your front door.
Click here for a map of the walk, full instructions and some points of interest along the way.
233 sq miles of beautiful countryside and heritage.
Nature’s natural sculpture park.
Three Law and Order Museums all within walking distance.
Imposing 11th Century cathedral.
A castle with a turbulent history, peaceful gardens and a deer park.
Historic family home amid lovely gardens.
Loads more National Trust properties in Yorkshire.
World Heritage Site, atmospheric ruins, beautiful water gardens and 400 acre Deer Park.