Location: Harrogate
Top Things to do in Harrogate
Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Harrogate, England
Harrogate is also known as "The English Spa." For centuries, visitors have flocked to the mineral hot springs. Today, those springs still soothe the body while the placid RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and Yorkshire Dales national park stimulate the soul. Tea rooms, architecture, and art galleries are the main pastimes in this pleasant town. With four rail stations for easy transport, travelers can board trains running between Harrogate and York, Leeds, Knaresborough, and London.
Restaurants in Harrogate
1. Log Heights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
The ultimate outdoor adventure! Whether you are looking for something exciting to do with friends or family or an outdoor corporate teambuilding day, the experience at Log Heights is a must and will be talked about for years! Regardless of age or fitness level, our ropes course activities are designed to challenge everyone. Swinging from the top of the trees or having fun lower down, there's something for everyone. Come and see for yourself!
2. Harrogate Montpellier Petanque Club
3. Nidderdale Cycle Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By richarddB5818OF
Contacted Dave by phone at fairly short notice to enquire about hire for my two teenagers, wife and myself. After asking some questions about our ability and experience he suggested an itinerary and arranged to meet us with a selection of bikes at the start point. He made sure the bikes and helmets fitted us all and after some more route guidance we were off. We had a great time following the Nidderdale Greenway and Beryl Burton cycleway visiting Knaresborough and Harrogate before finishing the ride back at Ripley castle for a well deserved Ice cream. We called Dave again and he came out to collect the bikes. All in all a great service which led to a great day for us. Highly recommended.
4. harrogate bike tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
I am a history teacher of 25 years plus and a very keen cyclist. So it was obvious I decided to put the two together.
5. Vern Overton Cycling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Vern Overton Cycling hires out quality road and mountain-bikes at the most competitive prices. Fully serviced and maintained by a qualified bike mechanic, Vern also leads and escorts groups of riders whilst providing first hand repairs and maintenance on the move.
Reviewed By Mmcfsu
I contacted Vern from the United States and he responded immediately with road bike availability. Given measurements from our bikes at home, he set the hired bikes up perfectly! Should you need a helmet or a lock, just ask and Vern may be able to accommodate you. Each bike worked well and was fully kitted with pump and spare tube. If you are from an area with less hilly terrain or are not an especially strong climber, let Vern know and I am sure he will dial in your bike accordingly. He installed our pedals and provided excellent advice for a route into Harrogate as well as an amazing ride into the Yorkshire Dales. We rode about 18 hours that week with long, steady rides, shorter hard rides and race watching with some inclement weather and had no issues with the bikes. There is no better way to see that amazing part of the UK than by bike. Vern is an encyclopedia of riding knowledge in and with his expertise setting up bikes, I cannot imagine that one could do better hiring bikes in that area of Yorkshire.
6. Yogazen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A small friendly yoga studio, from Traditional Ashtanga, Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Flow to Yin Yoga. Creating a “Kula “ Sanskrit for community yoga space introducing Yoga for anyone not just a person who is vegan and is super flexible or strong!
Reviewed By Smedders1506
Yoga Zen has taken me on an amazing journey of growth since my introduction to the lovely Charalene. A talented, passionate teacher who takes the time to guide each student whatever level they are. My flexibility has improved tenfold since I joined her a couple of years ago and if I could practise every day with her I would. A great mind body experience, strengthening and empowering. Whether you are looking for a new long term yoga teacher or just visiting Harrogate I would highly recommend you give her a try.
7. Pannal Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Pannal is one of Yorkshire’s highest ranked golf courses: created in 1906 our championship course with its spectacular views has hosted many top events including in recent years Open Championship Regional Qualifiers and the English Amateur Championship. Close to the spa town of Harrogate, our heathland and moorland classic design, combined with a luxurious clubhouse, top quality food and a friendly welcome offers you the very best of Yorkshire golf.
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9. The Stray
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
This 200 acres of open grassland and verges wraps around the main urban “old town” of Harrogate. The Stray exists for the people of the town and is a popular spot for picnicking, kite-flying, outdoor games, exercising and local football matches.
Reviewed By MelanieGail - Harrogate, United Kingdom
The Stray is 200 acres of flat -ish green parkland in the centre of Harrogate. A beautiful spot for picnics and walks, and there are also specific cycle ways.
10. The Pinewoods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
The Pinewoods is approximately 96 acres of semi-natural woodland, one kilometre south west of Harrogate town centre. Access to the woodland is available via tarmac footpaths from the town centre of Harrogate and road links using public transport from Knaresborough. Parking for cars is available off Crag Lane close to the wood at its most south-westerly point.
Reviewed By ozharmony - Harrogate, United Kingdom
love love love the pinewoods in all seasons, a stunning extension of the Valley Gardens and great pathway up to the famous Bettys @ Harlow Carr Gardens you really feel like you are miles from anywhere
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