Cropton Forest

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Discover your next escape amongst the evergreens at Cropton Forest

Nestled at the base of the North York Moors National Park, Cropton Forest is an idyllic coniferous forest that is brimming with an abundance of wildlife.

With two Forest Holidays sites located within the forest, it's the perfect place to switch off. The North York Moors Railway runs through the edges of Cropton Forest and offers the chance to see the forest by steam train.

Cropton Forest is host to one of four locations across England where Forestry England are carrying out our Wild Core Areas programme: Wild Newtondale.

At a glance

Things to do

Forest Holidays is a picturesque location with 58 woodland cabins situated in a grassy meadow, enclosed by the leafy woodlands of nearby Cropton Forest. With underfloor heating, log...

The cabins at Keldy blend delightfully into their woodland surroundings, some hidden beneath the trees and others opening out onto soft grassy glades. Warm and welcoming, in an...

Walking in Cropton Forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Whether you're looking for a short forest stroll, a...

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