The first thing that people generally ask when they arrive on site is "Are there any footpaths in the area?"

Well the answer to that is "Yes" and they are well worth an explore!

Walking North from the Farm there is a 4 mile circular walk or bike ride that follows the escarpment of Beadlam Rigg, and then back onto quiet country roads in front of Nawton Tower, before picking up a bridleway again that joins back onto Beadlam Rigg.

The route heads straight north of the farm, following the Green Lane where the public road finishes, for 1 mile, through the woods (don't stop there!) to the Trig Point which is a great walk in itself. However if you can manage the full 4 miles the views into Sleightholme Dale and beyond are stunning and far reaching. It is a lovely walk or cycle with long but very gentle inclines but is generally very sound under foot.

On route you could enjoy Panoramic views of Ryedale, Woodland wildlife, Red Kites and Buzzards soring overhead, Beautiful Heather moorland  (& if you time it right plenty of bilberries too!), the distinctive coconutty smell of the bright yellow gorse flowers, Moorland Sheep, Traditional dales with pantile farmsteads and the bright coloured rhododendrons in the garden's of Nawton Tower. I'm not sure how much more you would need to fit into a short walk from site!

This is one route to get you started, but there are many more to be explored in the area. The "Beadlam Rigg" page on our website will take you straight to an interactive map which has a number of routes plotted to get you started on your exploring adventure. Use the menu on the left hand side of the map to bring the routes up one at a time.