Walkers are Welcome

Pickering has been awarded the 'Walkers are welcome' status - only the 26th town in the country to be recognsised for the network of routes, the local support for walkers and for the natural beauty that surrounds us. You can google Pickering Walkers are Welcome for more information on the organisation. There have been a number of guided walks and events and there is continuing support and advice for accommodation providers.
We were delighted to be given our WaW status for Noelles Cottages when we were assessed for our stars - a full set of three five star rated cottages again.
Our cottages have washing machines, tumbler driers, hanging racks and places to dry your boots (we don't recommend you use the wood burning stoves...they end up with foot prints and your boots will be cooked!!) For those who don't take this advice, Trailblazer Outdoors in Pickering is an excellent source of all walking gear, maps and guide books.
There is a wealth of information, maps, guidebooks and even a boot brush and boot tray in your cottage and we are putting together a link with walking related information including signposting to local walking groups.