Winter Activities Near Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Make your base one of the six stonebuilt Valley View Farm Cottages at Old Byland, near Helmsley whilst you take part in one of the many Winter pursuits that take place near Helmsley during the Winter season.

• 4 x 4 Driving and Quad Bike Trails at Langdale End near Scarborough.
• Archery at Dalby Forest.
• Paintballing at Dalby Forest.
• Rope Course at Dalby Forest.
• Orienteering at Dalby Forest.
• Ability Outdoors run paintballing, archery, orienteering and different types of rope course activities in Dalby Forest and you can choose up to four activities for a day's outdoor activities.
• Pheasant shooting dates are between 1st September and 1st February and you can take part in this at Duncombe Park Estate.
• Try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting at the North Yorkshire Shooting School near Thirsk.
• Try Fishing at Pickering Trout Lake which is open all year.
• Golf can be played at Rosedale Abbey a 9 hole golf course.
• Cycling to Explore the local area and the North York Moors.
• Pony Trekking and Trail Riding can be done with 30 minute introductory rides for children and 1 or 2 hour treks available all year round with longer trails available in the summer at Boltby near Thirsk.
• Horse Riding is available at a number of places in the local area.
• There are many Walks in the local area or have a go at the Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey Walk which is 6.2miles (10km) and takes 3 hours.

As you can see there are plenty of outdoor Winter pursuits so book a stay during the Winter Season at Valley View Farm Cottages. If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221 .