Tuesday 24 February 2009

Outdoor Activities In North Yorkshire

One of my six stonebuilt Valley View Farm Cottages at Old Byland, near Helmsley would make an ideal base whilst you take part in one of the many outdoor activities that North Yorkshire has to offer.

Ability Outdoors –Challenge yourself with paintballing, archery, orienteering and rope course activities in Dalby Forest.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - Learn the sport of clay target shooting at the North Yorkshire Shooting School, Felixkirk catering for individual tuition and coaching as well as parties.

Craft workshops - Take part in the Chocolatier and the Tea Pot Pottery at Leyburn.

Fishing – All year round you can relax and watch the world go by as you wait for a ‘bite’at Pickering Trout Lake.

Fossil Collecting, Saltwick Bay and Runswick Bay – Pick up your bucket, spade and fossil hammer in your hunt for ammonites, jet and shells.

Gliding Club, Sutton Bank – Glide over the Yorkshire countryside with professional instruction for the beginner or learn to glide with one day or up to a week courses.

Go Ape, Dalton Forest – “Go Ape” for a day at the award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides all set high up in the trees at Dalby Forest.

Golf – Enjoy a round or two of golf at the 9 hole golf course at Rosedale Abbey.

Helmsley Treasure Hunt - A fun and entertaining way to learn some interesting facts about Helmsley whilst enjoying the fresh air.

Horse Riding - Explore quiet lanes, bridleways and disused railways of the National Park on a four legged friend.

Pheasant Shooting –Take part in a seasonal pheasant shoot at Duncombe Park between 1st September and 1st February.

Pony Trekking and Trail Riding – With a range of horses and ponies for beginners and experienced riders alike, you can enjoy a short ride or a longer trail through varied terrain and stunning scenery at Boltby near Thirsk.

As you can see there are plenty of outdoor activities in the area so book a stay at Valley View Farm Cottages. If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 .

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Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
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