Top Things to do in North Yorkshire
Things to do in North Yorkshire, England: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Gormire Lake, River Ouse, River Foss, Peasholm Park, Cod Beck Reservoir, Malham Tarn, Widdop Reservoir, Runswick Bay, Ripon Canal, Swinsty Reservoir.
Restaurants in North Yorkshire
1. Gormire Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. River Ouse
3. River Foss
4. Peasholm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,954 reviews
Reviewed By rayeathealthy - Scarborough, United Kingdom
spend the day at peasholm park,feeding the ducks or squirrels ,riding the dragon boats around the lake or taking a walk along the many paths through wooded paths and watching the ducks along the stream way. Throw coins in the wishing well or play golf for any age On some days there is a naval battle. Fantastic to watch
5. Cod Beck Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By pbarrett1116 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Lovely place, very nice paths, lots of benches, lovely scenery and a decent little car park. Pubs just a mile or so away :)
6. Malham Tarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Sedgeo - Leeds, United Kingdom
You can reach this spot by car and there is a big car park there but it's much more fun to walk up, We walked up from Malham Cove and it takes about an hour including a quite steep climb. We're glad we did take the time to get to the tarn by foot as it is a really peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural beauty around you. In the summe there is an ice cream van and the walk back down the road to Malham is about 2 miles and takes about an hour pretty much all downhill.
7. Widdop Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Runswick Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By PeteC530
Beautiful, with a large expanse of beach, stunning views of the bay, cliffs and the cottages clinging to the cliffside. Parking limited to the designated car park which is expensive (no disabled concessions) and like Robin Hood Bay the approaches are extremely steep so access is probably not wheelchair or mobility impaired friendly.
9. Ripon Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
This idyllic rural waterway was once derelict, and nearly became a dumping ground for industrial waste. It was saved by the work of energetic local volunteers and campaigners and is now one of the country’s best canals for nature, and home to three Sites of Special Scientific Interest. We’re focusing on the upper reaches between Melbourne and Canal Head, which is not currently accessible by boat, but the towpath is open to walkers, and is a great place for spotting the wildlife and plants that thrive along the canal. The canal architecture also adds interest to the scenery, with distinctive swing bridges, classic hump-backed bridges and restored and unrestored locks. It’s a fantastic place to take the kids, have a picnic and travel west out of Melbourne on a trip boat to see the area from a totally different perspective.
Reviewed By tommyb079 - York, United Kingdom
The best of Ripon is along the canal, it’s nature, it’s unpolished waters edge, it’s bird life and wildlife within a short stroll of the cathedral truly is Ripon’s heart. Enjoy
10. Swinsty Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By JanLawson_66 - Ripon, United Kingdom
Good place for a walk around the reservoir with views of the Washburn valley. Tea room at the heritage centre is excellent.
