Location

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We are fortunate to have many good all in stunning locations between 20 and 30 minutes drive. Here is a selection. We strongly suggest that you book in advance where possible as these pubs are popular and get booked up!

Pubs & Restaurants

The Horseshoe, Levisham

This is a lovely pub in a beautiful village, with outside seating so you can enjoy the village setting. Great food and service. Dog friendly bar (lunch and dinner).

Directions; Since the Forest drive has been closed to the public, the route is via Pickering, north towards Whitby on the A169 for about 5 mins, then left through Lockton and on into Levisham where the pub is at the top of the village on a small green. About 35 mins scenic drive.

Tel: 01751 460240
www.horseshoelevisham.co.uk

The New Inn, Cropton

Pub with a mini brewery (you can do a tour) making some great ales which are sold nationally. They have a restaurant and a bar which serve a traditional menu, a popular pub with locals and visitors. Dog friendly bar.

Tel: 01751 417330
www.croptonbrewery.com

The White Swan, Newton

This is a `local pub` with good service

Directions; Turn left onto Heads Rd. from our track, and drive to Stape Rd. Turn left (signposted Pickering) and drive through Stape, and straight on into Newton. The pub is in the left hand side, mid way in the village. 10 mins scenic drive.

Tel: 01751 472505
http://www.newtonwhiteswan.co.uk/

The Postgate, Egton Bridge

A very good food pub, a bit pricey- with fish and beef dishes as specialities, served in their restaurant, bar or garden. On the way to Whitby so a good place to stop on the way home. Fabulous drive over the moors in a countryside setting. Dog friendly bar (lunch and dinner).

Directions; Turn left onto Heads Rd. from our track, and drive to Stape Rd. Turn right at the t-junction and follow the road taking the left fork at the junction with the forest drive. Follow the road over the cattle grid, and over the moors. (There are 2 water fords to drive through, which may be quite high if there has been a lot of rain). The road drops down into Egton Bridge, drive over the bridge, past the Norman church and the pub is on the left just past the railway bridge. 25 mins stunning drive

Tel: 01947 895241
www.postgateinn.co.uk

The Blacksmith Arms, Lastingham

A family run pub, which has a good reputation for its food selection, presentation and service, the puds are particularly good! The Norman church opposite is well worth a visit, and the village itself really pretty. You can walk onto the moors directly behind the village to wear off a few calories.. No dogs.

Directions: Turn Left onto Heads Rd from our track and drive to Stape Road. Turn Left (signposted Pickering) and drive through Stape. At the top of Rawcliffe Bank, there is a t-junction signposted Cropton to your right. Follow the road into Cropton village (4 miles), drive through the village, bear right and at the bottom of the hill, you go over the bridge and turn immediately left. The road goes directly into Lastingham, and the pub is at the end of the village on the right hand side. 25 mins scenic drive.

Tel: 01751 417247
www.blacksmithslastingham.co.uk

The Sun Inn Normanby Sinnington

Serves excellent food both as a sit in or takeaway which you would have to order and then collect

www.thesuninn-normanby.co.uk

01751431051

The Fox and Hounds, Sinnington

For that special occasion, this a is a great place to go, excellent food and service Stunning village location. Dog friendly bar.

Directions: Turn Left onto Heads Rd from our track and drive to Stape Road. Turn Left (signposted Pickering) and drive through Stape. At the top of Rawcliffe Bank, there is a t-junction signposted Cropton to your right. Follow the road into Cropton village (4 miles), drive through the village, bear left at the fork, follow the road to Wrelton and follow the Thirsk A170 sign. About 1 mile on there is a junction to the right which takes you into Sinnington, and the pub is on the right hand side as you go into the village. Alternatively, you can drive to Pickering and towards Thirsk on the A170, but the above directions are a scenic short cut. 25 mins drive.

Tel: 01751 431577
www.thefoxandhoundsinn.co.uk

The Fox and Rabbit Whitby Rd, Lockton

Popular pub serving good food and wines. A firm favourite with locals, a good sign! Dog friendly bar.

Directions: Turn right onto Heads Road at the top of our track. Follow the track (which is not metalled, but easily passable at a steady pace), until you reach a gate and a tarmac road. Turn right and follow the forest drive -this is forestry road so there are a few potholes and areas you need to take steadily! Drive alongside the railway, over the level crossing at Levisham Station, then up onto the moor road and through Levisham. Follow the road, which is a bit steep and winding in places.. to Lockton, turn left through the village and to the A169. Turn right towards Pickering and the pub is approx 1 mile on the left hand side. This road is currently under discussion for closure.
Alternatively, drive into Pickering, shortcut past the castle and pick up the A169 towards Whitby (left) and the pub is about 3 miles on your right. 30 mins drive either way.

Tel: 01751 460213
www.foxandrabbit.co.uk

The Buck Inn Wrelton

The Wheatsheaf, Egton

This pub had been given some great reviews by our guests who recommend the quality of food and value for money. Dog friendly bar lunchtime only.

Directions; Turn left onto Heads Rd. from our track, and drive to Stape Rd. Turn right at the t-junction and follow the road taking the left fork at the junction with the forest drive. Follow the road over the cattle grid, and over the moors. (There are 2 water fords to drive through, which may be quite high if there has been a lot of rain). The road drops down into Egton Bridge, drive over the bridge, past the Norman church and up the steep hill into Egton, and the pub is on the right at the top of the hill. Approx 20 mins scenic drive.