Our Beautiful Countryside
The Yorkshire Wolds
From rolling hills and dales to lots of fascinating villages with their Sykes Churches, community run shops and pubs - there is something for everyone in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Offering numerous walking trails including the 79-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way, 50-mile Minster Way, 40-mile Chalkland Way and the 44-mile Wold Rangers Way, which celebrates the contribution that this unique group of itinerant labourers made to the landscape's history, you can easily explore on foot or take the 'Wolds Explorer" bus to travel the stunning landscapes between Pocklington and Thixendale at your leisure.
The Yorkshire Wolds, inspired some of the most iconic images by artist, David Hockney (as well as many poets, writers, photographers, film makers, local artist and of course, visitors to the area). It’s easy to understand why the Yorkshire Wolds are a source of such inspiration when you take in its wide-open spaces, vast views, breath-taking landscapes and stunning wildlife. Click the image to find out more.
Explore the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds by foot, bicycle, horse, bus or car!
The North York Moors
Whether you are walking, cycles or horse riding the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors has plenty to offer from gentle ambles to day loops and long distance multi day routes -discover Spring daffs in Farndale, the legendary Hole of Horcum, romantic Rievaulx and beach-combing at Hayburn Wyke during your stay at Sykes Lodge.
Dotted throughout the North York Moors are bustling market towns and picturesque villages with warm welcomes and intriguing local tales from smugglers to industrious monks.
Timeless stone-built villages nestling in peaceful dales score highly on charm while also being living records of human habitation. Hutton le Hole is a big favourite, with its pristine green and tinkling streams, Thornton le Dale is pretty as a picture, while Goathland is probably the most famous as the ‘Heartbeat’ and 'Harry Potter' village - you can even take a ride on the steam train at North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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Explore the Yorkshire Moors
The Yorkshire Coast
Rolling hills, rugged coastline, glorious gardens and picture-perfect parks are the ideal places to relax, catch a glimpse of the local wildlife and enjoy a very special view when you visit the Yorkshire coast.
Home to some of Britain's most iconic wildlife, the Yorkshire coast is also the natural destination for anyone who loves bird watching. Between April and July, Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Cliffs come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of over 250,000 seabirds. Spurn Point is another location that is a 'must visit' for any wildlife lover where you can also book to go on a unique Spurn Point safari.
The North Sea off Flamborough and Bridlington are also ideal locations for seal, dolphin and even Minke whale spotting. Whilst seals take up residence in the coves around Flamborough Head,
The beautiful beaches at Spurn Point