Local Countryside Activities

North Yorkshire Moors & Yorkshire Coast

Asquith Hall is beautifully set within 17 acres of landscaped grounds in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, just 2 miles from Scarborough an exceptional base for exploring the coast and countryside.

Forge Valley Woods

We're also close to Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve (a Site of Special Scientific Interest). With its dramatic woodland, winding trails and peaceful scenery, its a must-visit when you're discovering the area.

Walking, cycling & dog-friendly adventures

The North York Moors offers over 1,400 miles of paths and tracks for walkers, cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts. Its also a wonderful place to holiday with your dog and Asquith Hall is proudly dog-friendly, ideal for escapes near Scarborough, Whitby and the wider Yorkshire coast.

Country pursuits

This corner of North Yorkshire is rich with outdoor experiences, including:

· Horse riding

· Shooting

· Golf

· A wide range of other countryside activities

The perfect base for a luxury break

With so many attractions nearby across the Moors and along the Yorkshire coast, Asquith Hall is perfectly located for a short break, holiday or romantic getaway with the peace of the countryside and the sea close at hand.

A few ideas to get you started

Activities

Golfing

Ganton Golf Club - Ganton is a Championship course which has hosted the Ryder Cup, Curtis Cup and Walker Cup.
Ganton, Near Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01944 710329

Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club - Expansive seaside course with a difference. After the 3 opening parkland holes, play is on the cliff top 100ft above the beach.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 360522

Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club - Although mainly a parkland course, it does have a cliff top start and finish. Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 355397

Horse Riding

Staintondale Trekking Centre - Pony trekking across beautiful moorland with sea views. Staintondale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 871 846

Irton Riding Centre - Situated just off the main Scarborough to Pickering Road between Seamer and Ayton. Great deal to offer those interested in equestrianism. Main Street, Irton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 863466

Snainton Riding - B.H.S and A.B.R.S Approved. Lessons from novices to advanced riders. All staff are fully qualified. Show jumping, Indoor school or outdoor trekks available at various lengths around beautiful countryside. All ages welcome. Centre Station Road, Snainton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 859218

Cycling

Mount Biking & Cycyling

Ox Pasture Hall is very close to Forge Valley which has some unbelievable scenery and is ideal for mountain bikers and cyclists.

Fishing

Trout & Course
Wykeham Lakes, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Trout and coarse fishery.
Tel: 01723 846173

Walks

Walking

A list of websites showing some fabulous scenic walks in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, North Yorkshire and the surrounding area is shown below:
www.yorkshirewalks.org
www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_list/North_Yorkshire
www.walking-yorkshire.co.uk

Shooting

Clay Pigeon
Cottondale Shooting Ground. Fordon Lane, Staxton, Nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01944 710313

Grouse
The 11,000 acre moors at Danby in the North York Moors represent some of the finest driven grouse shooting in the UK. Dawnay Estates, Estate Office, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01723 866600

Partridge & Pheasant
The Abbey Shoot on the Wykeham Estate is a traditional driven partridge and pheasant shoot. There are up to twelve partridge days early in the season (mid September - end October) for parties of 9-10 guns. The pheasant shooting during the main season (November - 31 January) is available for parties of 8-9 guns. Dawnay Estates, Estate Office, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.