Where to holiday in Yorkshire if you love adventure and the great outdoors

By The Newsroom
Published 18th May 2018, 15:33 BST
Updated 18th May 2018, 17:27 BST

Holidays are all about escaping your everyday life and enjoying a new adventure.

And with such a glorious landscape of rolling hills, sandy shores and rugged coastline, there are plenty of places to get a taste of adventure around Yorkshire.

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So if you love exploring the great outdoors, here are some must-visit spots around the county that are perfect for holidaying or enjoying a day out.

Dalby Forest

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Occupying a wonderfull scenic spot in the North York Moors National Park, Dalby Forest is renowned for its cycling trails and is a popular haunt among keen mountian bikers.

As well as plenty of adrenaline-fuelled routes for experienced cyclists, there are many family-friendly routes to cater for all abilities - perfect for enjoying an outdoorsy break.

Visit: Low Dalby, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, YO18 7LT

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Cayton Bay

Holy hell Cayton was pumping this morning for our sunrise surf. No better buzz than looking over the cliff and seeing it stacked to the horizon like this #BiggerThanItLooks #ColdwaterSurf #Tasty

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Nestled between Scarborough and Filey, this pretty spot boasts a wonderful sweeping bay to wander, with plenty of fossils to discover along the way, excellent surfing potential and a year-round dog-friendly beach, making it an ideal place to head for an outdoor escape with your pet pooch.

Visit: Cayton Bay, YO11 3NJ

The Camp Hill Estate

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Boasting an exciting adventure park set within 50 acres of woodland, there's no time to be bored during a visit to the Camp Hill Estate in Bedale where there's high ropes, a sky walk, zip line, quad bikes, woodland trails and Segway's all on site to get stuck into.

Visit: Kirklington, Bedale, DL8 2LS - camphill.co.uk

Low Mill Outdoor Centre

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Fuel your adventurous side at this outdoor activity centre in the Yorkshire Dales National Park where you can enjoy both residential and non-residential visits, and try your hand at a host of thrilling pursuits, from rock climbing and abseiling, to gorge walking and caving.

Visit: Station Road, Askrigg, Leyburn, DL8 3HZ - lowmill.com

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Studfold

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Situated in the heart of Upper Nidderdale, Studfold is ideally located for exploring the best of the Yorkshire Dales, with a wealth of walking trails and Howstean Gorge close by, along with a purpose-built activity centre and plenty of picturesque camping and glamping spots if you wish to extend your stay.

Visit: Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SG - studfold.com

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa

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This beautiful hotel not only offers a luxurious place to stay, visitors can get involved in a host of outdoor pursuits within the 1400-acre estate, including clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, cycling and off-road driving along purpose-built 4x4 courses.

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Visit: Coniston Cold, Skipton, BD23 4EA - theconistonhotel.com

Ingleton

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