The organisation behind Yorkshire’s ultimate road trip, ‘Route YC’, has revealed its top 10 health and wellbeing experiences to kick start 2024 on the Yorkshire coast.
During the winter months we need to make sure we take time to look after our health and wellbeing by getting outdoors in the countryside and coast. Pack a bag and escape to 'Route YC' – Yorkshire’s ultimate road trip, try out one of these 10 wellbeing activities and treat yourself to a spot of self-care - Route YC style.
For more information about health and wellbeing activities on Yorkshire's ultimate road trip 'Route YC' in 2024, head over to www.routeyc.co.uk.
5. Beach Yoga at Raithwaite Sandsend
Be zen with a spot of beach Yoga at Raithwaite Sandsend. Get connected with nature while enjoying all of yoga’s physical and mental benefits. Take a breath of fresh sea air with the rugged Sandsend cliffs as your backdrop, while the yoga instructor guides you through positions. Release the stress and tensions of everyday life, by focusing on mindfulness to restore your mental balance. The slow movements targeted stretches and deep breathing promotes increased blood flow throughout your body, as well as burning calories and toning muscles. So get practising your dolphin, half-moon and downward dog poses which are especially good for tightening your stomach and strengthening your back when conducted on the sand. Private one-to-one classes, group sessions are available as well as regular weekend classes. Photo: Route YC
The King Charles III England Coast Path is a new walking route that aims to cover the entire coast of England. If you are looking for a shorter stroll and a spot of reflection to find some inner calm, how about an amble around Ravenscar? Start at Ravenscar Visitor Centre and pause to pick up historical information about the area before sitting outside on a bench. Before you begin, try a mindfulness activity. Before you enjoy the stunning views across Robin Hood’s Bay. When you’re ready, make your way past the Raven Hall Hotel on Station Road. Follow the footpath signposted Cleveland Way. Feel the sea breeze brushing over your skin. Turn off Cleveland Way and head up to Station Square’s disused railway platform. You might like to stop for tea and cake at Ravenscar Tearooms. Continue along Station Road past Raven Hall Hotel and head down the track signposted Peak Fault, you’ll be able to smell the salty sea air. Distance: just over 3 miles/ 4.8km. A moderate walk including hills and uneven ground Duration: allow 2 1/2 hours including breaks. A moderate walk including hills and uneven ground Photo: Route YC
The historic fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, a town once famed for smuggling is the ideal place for an after dusk activity. In the winter months the skies are clear which means you can walking by the light of the full - or nearly - full moon. Gaze up to the heavens and see the stars, or out to sea and the moonlit waves. Feel the wonderful breeze on your cheeks, while you breathe in fresh air, and find out more about the night sky. Discover a little mindfulness to ‘fine tune’ your senses so prepare for an out-of-this-world time. Photo: Route YC
Make a splash and face your fears at one of the largest natural watersports lakes in Europe. Nestled in picturesque countryside, there is a wide range of activities on offer. There are three inflatable Aqua parks to tackle to suit a range of abilities. The fearless can tackle ‘Wipe-out’ and ‘Warrior’ courses while younger children aged 3 – 7 years old can attempt “Splash Kingdom” - a junior version. Other wet activities are wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, wild swimming and sailing. Those that prefer dry land thrills can whizz down a breath-taking 250m long zipline descent across the lakes from a 13-metre-high tower, to land in a bed of bark chips or you can try a mental workout to puzzle your way out of escape rooms. There is even an onsite café to refuel afterwards. Photo: North Yorkshire Water Park