Lessons from the North York Moors

Five things that walkers who love the North York Moors will instinctively know:

1. Respect the high Moors; things are different up there. Don't go marching across Blakey Ridge wearing only a T-shirt and trainers. On the "tops", you can never be too casual about weather reports, correct kit and your map reading skills.

2. Cut your toenails about a week before going on a walking holiday in the North York Moors. It might not be life-threatening, but not cutting your toenails before a hike across the North York Moors is a mistake you only make once.

3. The obvious path is not always the one you want to take. Sometimes, your path really is the road less travelled.

4. You’re not getting any younger; and there will always be plenty of reasons not to do things that make you really happy. So just say "sod it", and put yourself first for a few days walking holiday. If not now, when?

5. If you’re in a pub in the North York Moors around Rosedale Abbey, always order something "homemade" for lunch. It'll be good whatever it is!

Rosella Luxury Holiday Cottage

Rosella is a lovely holiday home in Rosedale Abbey in the North York Moors.

The Pretty Hamlet of Rosedale Abbey is a Walker's Mecca!

We cater for urban couples looking for an active countryside holiday.

Newly refurbished, we offer a boutique hotel "feel" with a cosy lounge, kitchen, a king-size bed in a big bedroom, and a lovely en-suite.

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