KEEPERS COTTAGE, GILLAMOOR . Yorkshire Self Catering

Starts at Pickering station (7 miles). Famous heritage line, frequently with steam hauled trains that now link through to Whitby.

One of the world's major stately homes, almost visible, across the Vale of Pickering, from Keepers Cottage (12 miles). Location for film & TV productions like Brideshead Revisited.

Multi-award winning Modern History Theme Museum housed within the grounds of an original World War Two prisoner of war camp. Situated near Malton (15 miles)

Award winning museum of local history situated in Hutton-le-Hole (2 miles). Crammed with local artifacts and having an impressive collection of reconstructed local historic buildings.

Located in Helmsley (6 miles). Local stately home. Keepers cottage was owned by the estate and at that time was the home of the estate Head Gamekeeper.

Situated on Elvington airfield nr York (30 miles). Elvington was a Halifax bomber base in WW2 and home to Free French squadrons.

Museum and tribute to the famous vet & author in his original house & surgery. Thirsk (22 miles).

Riding to all standards, with tour along the River Dove to Appleton-le-moors. Based in Sinnington (5miles).

Centrally situated near North York Moors Railway station in Pickering (7 miles). Bait & fly fishing. Open from April to September.

A challenging 6,200 yards (5,400 yards for the ladies) set in picturesque, peaceful surrounding on the edge of The North York Moors National Park with views looking out over the NY Moors, The Yorkshire Wolds and The Hambleton Hills. (2 miles).

Cycle hire & mountain/road bike guided rides. Based near the centre of Pickering (7 miles).

One of Britain's major theme parks. Situated at Kirkby Misperton (14 miles).

Outdoor adventure in Dalby Forest (14 miles). Tree climbs & zip wire rides.

Based in Scarborough (27 miles), their trails are in Dalby Forest (12 miles) & North York Moors generally.

Experience the wonder of silent flight over the Moors & Vale of York. The club gliding site is on Sutton Bank (16 miles) and itself a great place to visit for the extensive views.