Ryedale Folk Museum

This weekend saw our Heritage Cycle Day, where participants went on a tour of the Moors by bike, enjoyed a bit of lunch, a bit of culture and a lot of hills! Everybody seemed to have fun and we received some great feedback from the event: ‘Really good ride with interesting local info. Thanks to all of you who organised and helped out.’ ‘Thoroughly enjoyed the whole ride as well as the info on local heritage and folklore. Brilliant, thank you.’ ‘A nice day out. Thanks!’ ‘Too many hills, although brilliant! J J ’ ‘A very good experience would love more heritage/cultural rides in the North York Moors. Thank you.’ ‘Great day out and a brill ride. Thanks’ ‘Fantastic ride. Thanks’ ‘Great views! Deadly Hills J Thank you’ ‘Thanks very much. Well organised and some lovely views J ’ ‘A lovely ride we’d love to do it again! Thank you!’ ‘A very enjoyable day with challenging climbs!... but I survived.’ ‘Very well organised and very enjoyable ride. Well done Ryedale Folk Museum J ’ ‘What a fantas...

To promote the launch of the new Heritage Cycle Routes in August, we are putting on a free event including: Organised Cycle Route FREE Museum Entry for participants on the day & a FREE Lunch! Image copyright Mike Kipling NYMNP The route: The route taken on the day starts at Hutton-Le-Hole, goes to Gillamoor, then Fadmoor, then back around to Hutton-Le-Hole, which is just under 8 and a half miles. A longer route is available for those who want to be challenged! It is suitable for most ages and abilities, with young children probably struggling to cycle the hills, but walking these is always an option! The Heritage: The route covers some interesting points, which you can learn all about on your way, including: the wonderful folk tale of Sarkless Kitty, and the very point she is said to have haunted, Gillamoor Church and the works of Joseph Foord. Timings: Registration and set off from the Museum - Between 10am and 1pm. Free lunch and refreshments at Fadmoor Village Hall - Open betwee...