Thorney Mire Woodland Retreat

Directions: You will find us at around the midpoint of the single track lane that leads between the hamlet of Appersett on the A684 and the B6255, the Hawes to Ingleton road. We are next door to Thorney Mire House, which is marked on some maps. From the A1 and the East: Exit the A1 at junction 51. Take second exit of the roundabout onto the A684. At the next roundabout turn right remaining on the A684, signposted to Leyburn. Follow A684 through Leyburn, until you reach Hawes (about 50 minute drive). Continue on the A684 through Hawes towards Sedburgh. After 1 mile you will come to Appersett. Drive through the small hamlet of Appersett, just before the river bridge turn left and bear right immediately. You will see our little sign on the wall in front of you. Follow the single lane road upwards, after 1/3 mile you go under the old viaduct, we are the first building you come to a further 1/2 mile on. The parking area is against the building just off the road and adjacent to the entrance door. Beware: some Sat Nav’s mysteriously direct you to Scotch Corner, then the A66 and then via Kirkby Stephen which is a much longer route!! From M6 Heading North Leave the M6 at Junction 34 and head for Hawes via Ingleton by turning left on to the A683 at the end of the slip road sign posted to Kirby Lonsdale. After 10 miles turn right on to the A687 to Ingleton, the turning is on a sharp bend immediately after a narrow bridge. As you approach Ingleton pick up the Hawes signs. 15 miles after Ingleton and 2 miles before Hawes there is a house on the right (the first on the right for several miles) continue for 400 metres to a left turn. Take this turn and follow the single track lane for half a mile. After a 90 degree left turn you will see buildings ahead, pass the first building (Thorney Mire House) and take the 90 degree right bend then pull up immediately on to the road side parking area, the entrance door is adjacent to the parking area. This route is approx 30 minutes shorter than going up to J37. From M6 Heading South Leave the M6 at Junction 37 and head for Hawes through Sedburgh, on the A684. As you leave Sedburgh look out for the right hand turn that is signposted to Hawes. 14 miles on from Sedburgh is the hamlet of Appersett. As you approach Appersett you cross 2 river bridges. Immediately after the second bridge turn right, and bear right immediately. You will see our little sign on the wall in front of you. Follow the single lane road upwards, after 1/3 mile you go under the old viaduct, we are the first building you come to a further 1/2 mile on. The parking area is against the building just off the road and adjacent to the entrance door.