Tag: Dog friendly holiday cottages Helmsley
Dog Walks around Ampleforth Woods
Posted on August 13th, 2026 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
Wass and Pry Rigg comprise 663 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland at the southwest corner of the North York Moors National Park. From the holiday cottages, they are the woodlands seen on the hillside when looking towards Ampleforth. They are a short drive or accessible via mountain bike or a longer country ramble […]
Country walk to Helmsley
Posted on August 13th, 2026 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
WALKING INTO HELMSLEY FROM SPROXTON HALL COTTAGES This is a picturesque walk over fields into Helmsley. We recommend trainers, walking boots or wellingtons (depending on how wet it is underfoot) and long trousers (to protect against nettles and brambles). The walk is approximately 2.5 miles /1 hour each way; please allow enough daylight to complete the […]