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| The Worsley Arms Hotel is a perfect base for any | | | | mediaeval abbeys and wooded valleys. Sutton Bank |
| cycling enthusiasts. It is located in the picturesque and | | | | National Park Centre can provide further information |
| beautiful village of Hovingham. This gives a great base | | | | on this. And if you are a really brave cyclist you will |
| meaning one can cycle out to the surrounding villages | | | | attempt to ride up Sutton Bank. The views from the |
| and towns of Pickering, Helmsley, Stokesley, Malton | | | | top are well worth it but it’s not for the faint |
| and Thirsk. Like many Hotels in York England the | | | | hearted. |
| Worsley Arms Hotel is nestled in the scenic National | | | | You can also try the 123 mile White Rose Cycle |
| Park which attracts tourists in their hundreds year | | | | Route which runs from Hull to Middlesbrough and is |
| after year. | | | | route 65 of Sustrans’ National Cycle Network. |
| You can choose to either bring your own bikes or | | | | Other particularly beautiful areas to cycle through are |
| there are places to hire if you do not already own | | | | Guisborough and Dalby Forests. These forests can |
| one. It is advisable to check availability before you | | | | offer a range of routes to suit all abilities from |
| arrive at the Yorkshire Hotels though as the area is | | | | children to adults, novices to experts and |
| so popular that they book up and are distributed to | | | | experienced mountain bike enthusiasts. |
| tourists and even locals very quickly, especially in the | | | | Once you have booked your stay at Worsley Arms |
| peak summer months. | | | | Hotel, hired your bikes and planned your routes it is |
| There are many disused railways, forest tracks, miles | | | | vitally important that you adhere to the following |
| of country roads, bridleways and scenic beauty spots | | | | cycling code of conduct when on the North York |
| that are perfect for cyclists of all ages and abilities. | | | | Moors. |
| You can use the North Yorkshire Moors steam | | | | · Close all gates as livestock may escape from the |
| railway with your bicycle so if you want to travel a | | | | fields |
| little further a field or take a break and enjoy the | | | | · Stick to the legal cycling routes, bikes are not |
| scenery from the comfort of the train, this could be | | | | allowed on footpaths and trespassing on private |
| the option for you. You can also cycle from the | | | | property will not be tolerated |
| moorland right over to the coast. This will show you | | | | · Consider all other users of the cycle routes, |
| extreme differences in the landscape which is | | | | walkers and horseriders also use the bridleways. |
| breathtaking. You will see heather moorland, cliffs | | | | |