Seafern Adventures

14/08/2025

We hope anyone with loved ones receiving A'level exam results today is feeling relieved!

Waiting for results can be stressful for parents and grandparents too. Then the joy of finding out that they have got what they want and will soon be flying the nest can be bitter sweet. I spoke to a friend yesterday who's only child will be heading off to university in September. In preparation for the hole his absence will inevitably leave she plans to learn a new skill via a series of courses. If you are in the same situation, build something in the diary for you. Take care 😘

We're also sparing a thought for anyone who has loved ones who didn't get the results they wanted today. There will be other ways for them to shine if they keep searching for their passion. 😘

11/08/2025

Glad to see one of our cycle guides Sarah's Yorkshire Bike Rides getting out there exploring and having adventures. Maybe we can add Anglesey, Wales to our list of lovely places to host a 3 day cycling holiday!

09/08/2025

WANT TO BUY CYCLING CLOTHING FROM A UK MANUFACTURER?

I've never really considered where my cycling clothing is made. Although, I've been aware that certain brands I've bought like is Italian and is American. However, buying local and supporting smaller businesses has become increasingly inportant to me, so I did a little google search. With the help of AI, I found a few brands manufacturing cycling clothing in the UK. They combine British craftsmanship with innovative designs. Some of the notable brands include:



Appin Sport: based in Edinburgh create bespoke jerseys and we used their very easy design tool to create the image in the picture. Wouldn't it be great to see cycling clothing for women designed by women, maybe then it might be a bit more stylish, a bit more coordinated, a bit more flattering and a bit less boring.

If you'd like to see more stylish cycling clothing for women please like and share this post 🙏

Oh and if you'd like to read our thoughts on the other British brands we mentioned, you can read the full article on our blog at https://www.seafern.co.uk/blog/post/want-to-buy-cycling-clothing-from-a-uk-manufacturer

08/08/2025

CYCLING ADVENTURES IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES 🐑❤️🐑❤️🐑

This is the kind of traffic jam us Yorkshire cyclists love!!!

This snap was taken a few years ago, but it's a classic and worth sharing. It's always a pleasure to lead ladies on these glorious roads and incredibly uplifting to see the joy it brings to you fabulous ladies!

When you get held up by sheep crossing the road, enjoy the pause, because there's no need to rush. In fact we could do with a few more sheep stops on some routes, don't you think

Keep cycling🚴‍♀️, keep exploring😉and never loose your sense of adventure 🤪

With enormous thanks to

🙏Kirsty for being our lovely breeze ride leader and model

05/08/2025

Drystone walls are just one of the wonders of the great post by Yorkshire Dales National Park

🧱 The is crisscrossed by around 5,000 miles (approximately 8,000 km) of dry stone walls. Some date back to the 13th century - likely originally built to mark out boundaries and keep livestock in.

As for the skill of the dry stone wallers? Legendary. A good wall maker is said to never pick up the same stone twice, as they instinctively know the exact one needed to fill the next spot.

Next time you're out in the , take a closer look at this special quality 💚

📷 Wendy McDonnell 📍

01/08/2025

Great memories 😀

29/07/2025

‼️DUE TO ILLNESS THERE IS A LAST MINUTE PLACE FOR THIS LOVELY 3 DAY LADIES CYCLING HOLIDAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE DALES ‼️
DM for more details or message 07876345872
www.sarahsyorkshirebikerides.com

25/07/2025

On some rides, the most difficult decision is which cafe stop to choose Tea on the Green or The Tea Cottage at Bolton Abbey decisions, decisions 😉

17/07/2025

Just 2 places remaining 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️
Join us for an unforgettable 3 day cycling adventure in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales! Get ready to pedal through charming villages along quiet country lanes framed with dry stone walls. Our experienced guides will lead you on stunning routes, tailored to your skill level. From our base near Skipton you'll explore rural villages while enjoying the fresh air and historic landmarks like Bolton Abbey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover Yorkshire's hidden cycling Gems!

https://www.seafern.co.uk/cycling-holiday-with-guide

11/07/2025

This post by Yorkshire Treasures describes some of the empty beaches, secret wooded coves and beautiful fishing villages we will be visiting next May on our walking holiday along the Yorkshire coast coastal path. Care to join us? Find out more at https://www.seafern.co.uk/walking-holidays---yorkshire-coast

Hidden empty beach, secret wooded cove, beautiful fishing village or sweeping sandy bay: which do you choose when you head to the Yorkshire coast? Read on for some suggestions. The North York Moors National Park coastline is very special, thanks to its landscape, nature and heritage. Where are your favourite spots? Recommended things to do, places to eat, stay?

*Few have heard of Kettleness beach, let alone ventured down to it. It's not the easiest access - down a steep hill or a walk (watch the tides!) from Runswick Bay, but you'll be rewarded with an empty beach under the cliff.

*Hayburn Wyke is a surprising, secluded beach, near Cloughton. After a steep walk down you'll find the pebbly beach and rock pools. There's even a waterfall tumbling down from the cliff to the beach.

* I always get a lovely wave of nostalgia when I visit Runswick Bay - it feels exactly like the kind of seaside spots we hunted out when I was a child, with a safe, family feel and not too many people.

* Saltburn feels reassuring: a comforting small seaside town, with a promenade (look out for the yarn bombers) and extensive beach, combined with a great selection of shops in the town at the top of the cliff (you can see why they added the cliff lift!).

*Sandsend offers a wonderful sweeping sandy beach, and lovely inlet with wooded walks. Calm in Summer, it can be quite dramatic during storm season when the sea sometimes washes over on to the road.

*Ravenscar lies on the headland and was once a Roman signal station. It has an intriguing history: there were ambitious plans in the 19th century to create a fashionable seaside resort, but the project failed, earning it the nickname "the town that never was".

* Many visitors head for Staithes, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay - all with good reason! Perhaps there's a particular corner of these well-known coastal spots you love and can share?

The Cleveland Way links many of these lovely spots and offers some fantastic views. If you get tired or don't want to walk back on yourself, the coastal bus route is a good way to complete your journey.

NB: You need to check tide times before visiting some of these spots.