Tag: walks
Nature from the doorstep: Something New Every Day
Posted on August 30th, 2025 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
We set ourselves a challenge for May 2025: to find and record a different species of plant, ideally in bloom or blossom, every single day of the month. Our “laboratory” was the network of footpaths and bridleways right from our doorstep at Sproxton Hall Cottages, leading us from the rolling farmlands of the Howardian Hills […]
Harome: A Culinary Gem and the Tranquil Path from Sproxton
Posted on August 30th, 2025 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
Nestled in the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, Harome is a traditional village with a church, duck pond, thatched cottages and some exceptional places to eat. For those who appreciate a gentle ramble through stunning landscapes, the walk from nearby Sproxton Hall Cottages provides the perfect prelude to Harome’s culinary delights. Harome is a traditional English […]
Country walk to Helmsley
Posted on August 30th, 2025 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
WALKING INTO HELMSLEY FROM SPROXTON HALL COTTAGES This is a picturesque walk over fields into Helmsley, packed with nature, and perfect for then walking on to the Cleveland Way and the North York Moors National Park. We recommend trainers, walking boots or wellingtons (depending on how wet it is underfoot) and long trousers (to protect […]
Five things to do in the North York Moors
Posted on August 30th, 2025 by Sproxton Hall Cottages
Here in Sproxton, we’re lucky enough to be just a few miles from The North York Moors national park. The national park is a huge (554 sq mi; 1,430 km2!) area of gorgeous moorland which is gorgeous in all seasons. Whether you’re around to see the bluebells in late spring, the heather in summer, or the stunning […]