Things to do - outside
With your appetite whetted you’ll find plenty to occupy you in this stunning corner of the National Park.
Window on the Park Trail
You’ll find this short, wheelchair accessible, trail in the grounds of the Centre. The trail expands on the themes explored in the inside exhibition. If you do nothing else why not take this easy stroll and discover a little bit more about this special place?
Walks Around Sutton Bank
Select one of five glorious walks from this booklet. A bargain at £1.90, the guide will help you unearth the deeper story of the rich landscapes beneath your very feet! Available from our Online Shop.
- The White Horse (3 miles/5km): this ‘old favourite’ takes you along the escarpment edge to the famous White Horse of Kilburn.
- Lake Gormire (5 miles/8km): an enjoyable stroll through woodlands and fields, with fantastic views of Lake Gormire.
- Scotch Corner (5 miles/8km): this walk is away from the hustle and bustle and includes spectacular views of the small village of Oldstead as well as offering the opportunity to discover the intriguing chapel at Scotch Corner.
- Nettle Dale and the Hambleton Hills (9 miles/14.5km): following quiet lanes and footpaths through woodland and gently rolling farmland, this walk is a must!
- Kilburn Woods (6 miles/10km): a glorious woodland wander through a mixed broadleaved and coniferous forest.
Sutton Bank Trail
A two mile (3km) wander through a woodland nature reserve, booklet £1.10 - available from our Online Shop. Explore a woodland wonderland and find out how different parts of the wood provide homes for all kinds of plants and animals.
Bike Tracks
Explore the beautiful Hambleton Hills on two wheels from Sutton Bank. This leaflet describes two easy-moderate gradient circular routes from the Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Discover tranquility, stunning views, a rich history and pretty villages on quiet roads and bridleways.
