The Walk That Feels Like Home.

Some walks never lose their appeal, no matter how many times you do them. This is one of ours. When guests arrive at the Long Barn, one of the first things they’ll find is our personalised Ordnance Survey map. We had it specially created with Appleton-le-Moors...

A Day at Sandsend from the Long Barn

If you’re staying at the Long Barn, a trip to Sandsend is one of those days that tends to become a favourite. It’s an easy drive across the moors, and within a short time you’re by the sea, with wide open space, fresh air, and a completely different pace to the day....

Why we are “Dark Skies Friendly”

Did you know that 80% of the UK population live under light polluted skies? This means that you can only see a handful of stars if you are lucky. Escaping Light Pollution The North York Moors is a designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, one of only 19 in the...

Bracken Bashing in the North York Moors

Ready to Bracken Bash A Taste of Visitor Volunteering Today, we took part in a trial visitor volunteering session with the North York Moors National Park. Currently, volunteering opportunities are typically aimed at local residents who donate their time to support the...