Wold Escapes

Wold Escapes is something of a paradise for cyclists, situated on the Way of the Roses bike route as it meanders from Morecambe on the west coast to Bridlington (an hour and 45 minutes by bike). Dalby Forest (45 minutes’ drive) also offers up a myriad of opportunities for cyclists and walkers, as well as the gentle Gruffalo Trail through pine forest to keep the kids on their toes. Culture abounds in this peaceful corner of East Yorkshire: explore the medieval Minster in Beverley (20 minutes) and have a stroll around the cobbled streets of its historic town centre, lined with timber-framed buildings. You can also explore the graceful 18th-century mansion designed by John Vanbrugh at Castle Howard, or make a day of it in York (both 45 minutes), where there’s the famed gothic-era Minster and lifelike dioramas at Jorvik Viking Centre to see, as well as boat cruises along the River Ouse. Heading for an east-coast beach? You have a choice of several in less than 45 minutes’ drive, including quiet Barmston and the lively, well-known triumvirate of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey.