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Duncombe Park

Helmsley Castle, Duncombe Park & Fairy Steps Circular Walk

Walk Summary: Distance – 4.10 mi Elev Gain – 400 ft Time – Approx 1h 30m The market town of Helmsley is lovely to visit anytime throughout the year. It is a great base to head off for an enjoyable afternoon walk, ramble or long multi day hike. There are quite a few options to

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Nature and Wildlife in the North York Moors 

The landscape across the North York Moors is quite varied from the rugged coast, across diverse heather moorland, to dense forestry, mature woodland to limestone grasslands, rivers and streams. This diverse and dramatic landscape hosts a huge variety of nature, wildlife, birdlife, flora and fauna.  From soaring red kites, famous red grouse to fallow dear, otters, stoats and

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Interactive map

Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area to Helmsley Hideaway

We are delighted to share our new ‘Guest Guide & Local Google Interactive Map’. This informative live map helps bring the local area to life. The guide map has been created to help guests to the Harome and the North York Moors make their plans and help give inspiration and ideas for their holiday and stay

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Helmsley Castle

Great Days Out – Visit Helmsley Castle

The lovely old medieval Helmsley Castle sits proudly atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Wye below. It is set within the lovely and historic market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. The 900 year old castle’s imposing and ruined remains dominate the local skyline. Like many castles, it fires up

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Visit The Local – Enjoy a Pint & Pub Grub

The great old British pub is a classic part of the British social life, a superb meeting place, somewhere to relax in a welcoming environment and have a snack, full meal or just sup on a pint of ale or gin and tonic as the sun goes down. So it is no surprise that holiday

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Lovely Local Walks around Harome – Explore the Countryside

A walk in the countryside is really good for you and the Yorkshire countryside offers some of the best walking in the UK. There is nothing better than getting outside and enjoying a walk in the countryside. It is great for our mental well being, reducing stress relief, clearing the mind, and puts a smile

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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Great Days Out – The North Yorkshire Moors Railway

You do not have to be a train buff to enjoy stepping back in time to the Victorian era and enjoying a superb round trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. You can experience the delights and sights that this historic railway line and see the very best of the North York Moors National Park

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Experience Dark Skies & Stargazing in the North York Moors National Park

The North York Moors – International Dark Sky Reserve The North York Moors National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status back in December 2020 along with The Yorkshire Dales. This was in recognition of the superb naturally dark night skies, free of light pollution and the ongoing commitment to protecting them long into

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Helmsley Hideaway Holidays – Guest Favourites & Our Local Recommendations

Explore the North York Moors We are so lucky to have so much to see and do right on our doorstep here at our Helmsley Hideaway. Here are some of our guest’s favourite places to visit both nearby and further afield in the North York Moors and across to the coast. We also include some

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Market Town of Helmsley

Visit Helmsley – Lovely Old Yorkshire Moors Market Town

Explore Helmsley & Find the Hidden Gems The pretty old market town of Helmsley is only 3 miles away from Helmsley Hideaway and our little village of Harome. It is the only market town set within North York Moors National Park. Helmsley is a great place to have a little mooch about, browse all the

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