Whether alone or with family, with friends or on business, your leisure time is special to you. Whatever your needs, Nidderdale has something to offer. Just look at the list of activities which await your arrival:
 Walking - There are hoards of good walks in the area including the long distance path.. "The Nidderdale Way". Also the alternate "Pennine Way" passes by Pateley Bridge. Also, dozens of short walks with breath-taking scenery
Cycling
- Mountain biking is very popular in the area and bikes
can be hired locally. Also a childrens BMX bike area has been
constructed on the Millenium Green at Pateley Bridge. Mountain
Biking activities can be arranged through Escape Mounting Biking
at www.escapemountainbiking.co.uk
Birdwatching - Gouthwaite resevoir is close by where a good
variety of birds can be viewed from hides.
 Caving
Manchester Hole and Goyden Pot open to the public at Lofthouse,
also smaller caves at How Stean. Two caves are also available
with permission near the Stump Cross Caverns.
Fishing - The local river Nidd and various lakes in the
surrounding area are available for fishing. Daily or Weekly
tickets can be purchased locally.
 Sightseeing
- The valley is a designated area of outstanding natural
beauty. Also, and within easy reach, are a number of ancient
Abbeys and Stateley Homes.The towns of Harrogate and York are
both nearby, or if you prefer you can tour countryside made
memorable by TV series such as Heartbeat, Emmerdale, or the
James Herriot Series.
Rock Climbing - Just 6 miles from Pateley Bridge is Brimham
Rocks. The ideal place for beginners or experts to test their
limits.
 Horseriding - The "School of Horsemanship and Trekking Centre"
is close by.
Bowling - Visitors are welcome at the Bowling Green of Pateley
Bridge and bowls are available for hire.
Horse Racing - Ripon Thirsk Wetherby York.
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