If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or just want a relaxing retreat on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales then Healey is every bit a holiday dream, come true.
Ideally situated, Healey is 2.5 miles from the market town of Masham with its two famous breweries - Black Sheep and Theakstons and local shops. Visit www.visitmasham.com for all local attractions and events.
It also lies between Lofthouse, situated in Nidderdale, which is half a mile north of the River Burn whose valley provides wide, open, views from the village. An experience that is truly breathtaking and should not be missed!
Explore the many beautiful villages and places of interest and don’t forget to look out for the two main focal points – The Church at the East end of the village that marks the entry into the village and Healey Mill that signals its end on leaving at the West End. Healey Mill by virtue of its sheer height and scale provides a dominant focal point for all passer-by’s.
The market towns of Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale are all within a 10 mile radius, with the cathedral city of Ripon being 12 miles and York which is within an hours drive. With so many neighbouring towns to visit, the historic beauty each has to offer will captivate you.
For main attractions in the area click onto National Trust for the Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks and Nunnington Hall. Or, the English Heritage website outlines details of local attractions including Byland Abbey and Kirkham Priory, Helmsley and Pickering Castles and Rievaulx Abbey.
For those with a love for the great outdoors there’s an abundance of local activities that you can try including: fishing, clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking, golf and tennis.
Horse Racing enthusiasts, may look forward to regular meetings at Ripon, Thirsk and York race courses that are only a stride away. Click here for Wetherby race meeting enquiries.
Photographs by kind permission of Mr Ian Whittaker