Rural Yorkshire with an edge… Be your own ‘teamleader’ and put together an exhilarating, or relaxing break, as you please.

Stars and Hikes

Yorkshire fresh air is a great way to build up an appetite
and there are some great walks around Harome, including
some short circular walks from the pub and longer walks
for the seasoned hiker:

Harome Walk 1:
Harome Heads Farm and River Riccal, 2.75 miles approx
Start and finish: The Star Inn Pub - click here to download the walk.

Harome Walk 2:
Nunnington Hall and Helmsley Castle,
7 miles approx (4 miles for Nunnington only).
Start and finish: The Star Inn Pub - click here to download the walk.

Circular Walks close by:

Helmsley to Revaulx, or Helmsley ‘Ashdale Woods’ Walk
Starts: approx 1.5 miles from Harome

Farndale ‘Daffodil’ Walk
Starts: approx 10.5 miles from Harome

Hutton-le-Hole/Lastingham Circular Walk
Starts: approx 8 miles from Harome

Signposted Long Distance Walks close to Harome:

The Cleveland Way
The Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey section of this walk, which skirts the Duncombe Park Estate, (signposted from Helmsley) is just a couple of miles there and a couple of miles back. Both Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey are English Heritage properties and
opening hours are given on the English Heritage website.

The Inn Way: North Yorkshire Moors
The Helmsley to Hutton-le-Hole section (14 miles)
of this walk bypasses Harome.

Ebor Way
This is the third long distance walk, which starts at Helmsley.
The route passes close to Harome and the section to Hovingham would make a pleasant longer walk. Hovingham Hall is open to visitors at certain times of the year.

Stars ‘n’ Spokes

For cyclists, there is a great deal of variety on offer: those looking for a challenge can get up to ‘The Great Yorkshire Forest’ at Dalby, just over 30 minutes away from Harome to mountain bike on the World Championship courses, either with their own bikes or arranging hire from Purple Mountain (www.purplemountain.co.uk). There are 4 routes graded green (easy) to black (severe).

For more sedate cycling there are opportunities to ride in the grounds and parkland of our local stately home, Duncombe Park, or we can provide a couple of alternative routes on some of the quieter country lanes around Harome, taking in the pretty village of Nunnington or further afield, if you wish. Bikes can be hired from close by at Golden Square Caravan Park, subject to availability.

Stars on High

Brace yourself and fly off the top of Sutton Bank, twirling in the thermals with Yorkshire Gliding Club (probably something to do before rather than after lunch!) for the ultimate bird’s eye view of
the White Horse of Kilburn and the stunning views over the Vale
of York, a truly exhilarating experience. Visit www.ygc.co.uk
for more information.

Riding on a Star
Horseriding is available in nearby Helmsley with the Helmsley Riding School www.helmsleyridingschool.co.uk, at Bilsdale Riding Centre www.horseholiday.co.uk or Friars Hill Stables at Sinnington www.friarshillstables.co.uk - an alternative way of enjoying the beautiful scenery at a different pace!

Starfish
Pickering Trout Lake www.pickeringtroutlake.co.uk
is open from Easter to the end of October.