Local Attractions
The immediate area
The property is located on the boundary of Chevin Forest www.chevinforest.co.uk
Chevin Forest is situated about 9 miles north-west of the centre of Leeds, overlooking the historic market town of Otley. It consists of 180 hectares of woodland, heathland and grassland with massive rock outcrops towering above the surrounding landscape. Surprise View is recognised as being the finest panaromic views in Yorkshire, with views of up to 40 miles across the Wharfe Valley. Open all year, with no entrance charge, a day out at Chevin Forest offers a wonderful countryside experience and is very popular for walking, running, rock climbing, horse riding or simply enjoying the great outdoors. There is a permanent orienteering course. The park is criss-crossed by paths but is on a steeply sloping escarpment that rises to 280 meters above sea level - so some parts of the site may be challenging for some walkers. However there are flatter pathways accessible for all terrain pushchairs. Picnic tables can be found at various locations. Flagstones are provided on the ground next to some of the tables for dispoable barbeques.
For more information of the immediate area log onto www.harrogate.gov.uk or www.skiptonweb.co.uk (Skipton offers large outdoors markets on Mon/Wed/Fri & Sat) and the historic Skipton Castle www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
The surrounding area
Yorkshire has the greatest area of National Park land in the UK - over 1000 square miles. So with that in mind, you can be sure of a great day out with family or friends.
The Yorkshire Dales is alive with every kind of attraction to keep visitors of all ages entertained. Why not explore the spectacular caverns and hidden grottos at White Scar Cave (www.whitescarcave.co.uk) and Inglebrough Cave(www.ingleboroughcave.co.uk). Or enjoy the trill of a steam railway with Emsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway(www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk), scary rides at Flamingo Land (www.flamingolandcrazy.co.uk) or Lightwater Valley (www.lightwatervalley.co.uk) etc.
Or if the thrill of the outdoors suits your requirements more why not pay a visit to Brimham Rocks (www.brimhamrocks.co.uk) with its fascinating rock formations or High Force waterfall. There's also a range of activities from here from pony trekking, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing, tennis, abseiling and cycling - the choice is endless.
(SOURCE :- Visit Yorkshire)
For further information on the Yorkshire Dales visit www.yorkshiredales.org and plan your visit today.
The North York Moors really is a special place with a great variety of landscapes making it truly unique experience so many can enjoy. You can wander through woods, saunter through picturesque villages of honey sandstone, throw pebbles in a stream or build sandcastles on the beach.
For a fun filled family day out, why not try Go Ape (www.goape.co.uk) Dalby Forest, an award winnning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees? Or try the UK's only Theme Park, Zoo and Holiday Park all on one site www.flamingolandcrazy.co.uk visit www.visitnorthyorkshire.co.uk for further information.
(Source :- Visit Yorkshire)