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Make North Yorkshire your winter retreat

As winter settles in, North Yorkshire becomes a haven for peaceful escapes and cosy adventures among frosted landscapes. Picture yourself wrapped up warm on invigorating hikes through moorlands and dales, bracing sea walks along dramatic clifftops, or tranquil cycling trails through bare forests. The countryside’s stunning scenery feels even more magical under winter skies, with quiet paths and wide‑open views.

After a day outdoors, retreat to welcoming accommodation where you can snuggle up by a log burner and listen to the soothing rhythm of rain or snow on the windows, and enjoy a steaming mug of hot chocolate.

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Step aboard a heritage steam train and glide through dramatic moorland scenery, or spend a quiet afternoon exploring exhibitions at grand stately homes and wandering their peaceful gardens and grounds. Switch off in comfortable accommodation with stunning views, whatever the weather, from forest lodges and glamping pods, to conty hotels and tree houses, or slip into a warming pool with a spa day to truly unwind.

Winter also brings a flavourful twist, celebrating local produce, with North Yorkshire’s many cosy inns and cafés offer comfort in every delicious bite.

The slower season is the perfect time to explore charming market towns and villages at your own pace, while along the coast dog restrictions are lifted on beaches, making it the ideal winter escape for you and your four‑legged friend.

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