Things to do at Cropton, North Yorkshire

Autumn and winter in the forest mean discovering a whole new world on night rides. Join us for gentle evenings exploring the forest trails; pausing to switch off our lights, let our eyes adjust and tune in to the sights and sounds – from owl calls to a star-spotted sky.

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CycleExplore confidently with our brand-new guided, therapeutic cycle experiences for all. Try Forest Flow and Bespoke Explorer rides, exploring moorlands, memory and old industry, or Mini-Adventures, designed for wellbeing and accessibility.

Choose your nature-loving friend in the Forest Retreat, give them a name and bring them to life before starting your next adventure. Perfect for rainy days and DIY cabin activities.

Build a Forest Friend

Spend some time with our resident Forest Ranger and learn the secrets of Cropton Forest.

Forest Survival
Mini Forest Rangers
Little Wild Ones
Guided Woodland Walk
Nature by night | Sept - March

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Calling mini explorers! Get hands-on in the forest with our new Elvis Owl Nature Trail, designed with our friends, Wrendale Designs. Join Elvis Owl to explore the incredible wildlife around you, get stuck into activities and learn amazing things about nature.

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Join us every Wednesday & Saturday in the Forest Retreat from 5pm. Get the brains in gear with our Forest Quiz Night sharer in the Forest Retreat. Tuck into five mouthwatering small plates for £19 – just right for two.

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Head to the Forest Retreat and discover your creative side. Choose from a selection of woodland animals and experiment with spongy foam clay or a ceramic pottery item and paint a masterpiece to take away that same day. Small, medium and large items available.

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On your bike. Nowhere to be. Just miles of forest to uncover. Hire one of our bikes from us and there’ll be a helmet and bike lock for you too.

Adult bike full break hire
Children's bike full break hire
Adult bike day hire
Children's bike day hire
Family bike accessories

Time together to just...be

• Relax & unwind treatments (1 - 4 hours)
• Time for two treatments (1 - 2 hours)
• Mummy to be spa treatments (2 hours)
• Pamper day (3+ guests)
• Premium spa treatments (1.5 - 4.5 hours)

There's something for everyone

• Disc Golf
• Zipwire
• Horse Riding hack or lesson
• Archery
• Air rifle
• Axe throwing
• Outdoor escape game

Celebrate in style and enjoy an incredible night in with your own personal chef experience, brought to you by Yhangry. Get an exclusive £100* off at check-out. Just use code: FOREST100

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All you need to ease into holiday mode

• Takeaway Chicken Combo
• Takeaway Burgers
• Takeaway Curry
• Takeaway Pizza

The ultimate holiday treat

• Edmunds cocktails (6 bottles, shaker & ice)
• Local Gin selection
• Local Beer selection
• Case of wine (6 bottles)
• Wine Selection (1 bottle)

Our most popular hampers

• The Food and Drink selection
• The Breakfast hamper
• The Essentials hamper
• Just for two selection
• The Premium Selection

Make your holiday just how you want it to be with our extras and activities, from breakfast for a special celebration to your own personal In-cabin Chef, who will conjure up a fabulous meal - and wash up afterwards!

Book your cycle hire at Cropton and enjoy exploring Yorkshire on a cycling holiday. Easy cycling from your cabin door is great for all the family, while serious cyclists can enjoy the Sustrans National Cycle Routes 1 and 165. For mountain bikers, the challenges of Dalby Forest await.

Cropton is a great base for a walking holiday in North Yorkshire. With forests and moorland, hills and dales, coast and countryside, nothing can beat the variety or the views. For inspiration take a look at our collection of suggested walk, from gentle strolls to strenuous hikes.