Our Commitment to the North York Moors National Park
Located right on the edge of the magnificent North York Moors National Park, we are deeply proud to support this unique environment. On our working farm, we are committed to operating in unison with nature, demonstrating our dedication to preserving its beauty and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
As a Champion, we work closely with the National Park to provide the best experience for our guests while sharing their ethos of enjoying and looking after this special place. We’re passionate about the North York Moors and committed to keeping it that way.
We are committed to minimizing light pollution to protect the incredible dark skies of the North York Moors, which were designated an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2020. This helps preserve the natural environment, benefits wildlife, and allows everyone to enjoy the beauty of the stars. We provide binoculars, torch and a Star guidebook for you to maximise your discovery
We support and encourage our guests to explore the North York Moors on foot. We provide information and resources to help them enjoy the many walking trails in the area, promoting a healthy and sustainable way to experience the landscape. We provide an OS map of the area, with some suggested walks and recommend you bring your walking boots…
There are some fantastic downloadable walks on the NYMNP website too!
The North York Moors National Park and its surrounding area offer some of the best opportunities in the country to enjoy and appreciate nature, right on our doorstep. You can enjoy year-round delights including spring daffodils in Farndale, carpets of bluebells and diverse wildlife deep in our ancient woodlands, as well as spectacular seabird colonies, whale watching, and migrant spectacles at the coast. On our farm, we are surrounded by a wildlife haven, and we actively support your discovery of nature. We provide binoculars and links to useful bird apps to enhance your wildlife spotting, offer advice on the nearest locations to enjoy wildlife.
From the hut expect to see: Lapwings, Curlews, Barn Owl, Hare, Deer, Oyster Catchers, Pheasants and an array of birds. In Spring the Cuckoo is a wonderful wake up call …