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Forbidden Corner Near York

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Curious if anyone has been to the Forbidden Corner outside York.

We will be staying in York for 2 1/2 days and looking to spend one of those days somewhere outside of York city. There will be 5 kids from 17 down to 8 years old. Wondering if anyone has been to Forbidden Corner and if it is as interesting & unique as it looks on their website, especially for kids those ages.

We would rent a car and either go to Forbidden Corner and a see a bit of the Dales, or alternatively, if Forbidden Corner actually isn't that exciting, drive through the Moors and go to Whitby.

We will be in England for a couple weeks overall & will spend the rest of the time in and around London and the Cotswolds.

Thanks so much!

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Been 4 times and I am old enough to know better but its great fun.
Also in that part of world Druids Circle and over in Kingsdale ,Jordas Cave an undeveloped show cave ,you can walk about 80 yards inside with no dangers to the smaller inner chamber with the waterfall .
Malham isn't to far also as dramatic a bit of landscape as you will find in England.
Climbing up Gordale Scar and down by the Cove is a popular route
Cold Stones Cut might be worth a call and of course

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Hi JH -

The Forbidden Corner is definitely aimed at kids which is probably why Richard and I enjoy it so much! I would describe it as slightly bizarre!

If I have my geography right you’re not far from The Druids Circle, a short walk from The Swinton Bivouac car park (parking fee involved) which is a relatively modern faux Stonehenge-esque stone circle/hermitage along with several large rock, erm, ‘assemblies’ which are interesting if the weather is fair. Best of all though is the view down to Leighton reservoir through the trees at the far end.

If you chose to drive over the Moors to Whitby, which is a good call, you probably wouldn’t have time to do the Forbidden Corner as well. Parking can be something of a nightmare in Whitby - I think it’s possibly easiest to park up atop the cliffs near the abbey ruins (car park is signed from centre) and walk back down the ‘199 steps’ into town (you can bypass the steps going down by a steeply cobbled, but not stepped, path to the left of the steps to spare the knees a little).

Feel free to ask further questions as they arise!

Ian

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I agree with the others. It’s aimed at younger children but is great. We have loved each visit and would recommend a visit to anyone.

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Thanks so much for all the responses! Sounds like it is best for younger kids - do we mean 4 or 5 years young, or more like 8–10?

Thanks again!

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