4 Day Country & Coast Serene Retreat: Hiking, Sea Swimming, and Yoga in North Yorkshire Coast, UK
UK Nature Retreat for Women
Join Pretty Gritty in beautiful North Yorkshire for a three-night retreat. From their base in Guisborough, you will explore the North York Moors and the beautiful coastline. Each day will be filled with fun and adventure as Emma and Katie guide you on hikes (the longest will be up to 10 miles) The terrain is rugged and can be challenging. A certain level of fitness is required; please ask if you need more information.
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Highlights
- Daily guided hikes by the coast and on the North York Moors
- Yoga with two different instructors
- Supervised sea swimming with swim coaches and lifeguards
- Opportunity for a beach-based pop-up sauna
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner are provided
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Smoke-free property
- Convenience / grocery store
- Internet access
The house sits right in the centre of Guisborough, with cafes, shops, and pubs a short stroll from the door. All of the rooms are spacious twin ensuites, with three of the rooms being large enough to accommodate three sharing friends (one on a sofabed) The total number of guests we can host on this Pretty Gritty camp is 15. Car parking is in the centre of the town, a couple of minutes away and there is a small fee payable.
Program
Each day will be filled with fun and adventure as Emma and Katie guide you on hikes (the longest will be 10 miles) The terrain is rugged and can be challenging. A certain level of fitness is required.
There will be dips at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, a stunning blue-flag beach, as well as a more secret Yorkshire coast dipping location. Yoga sessions will take place outdoors wherever possible, in locations such as the grounds of Guisborough Priory and the local beach, and will be led by expert local instructors. You will also have the opportunity to have a beach-based pop-up sauna.
Sample itinerary
Day 1
Meet others just after lunch for a long coastal walk with a dip at a stunning and quiet beach at the end. Drive back to Saltburn-by-the-Sea to meet yoga instructor Becky, who will guide you through a yoga class on the beach. Free time and evening meal.
Day 2
Start the day with an early morning dip and beach sauna at another quiet Yorkshire coast spot. Back to the accommodation for breakfast and then leave for a day walking in the North York Moors, having picked up a picnic lunch. Evening meal and free time.
Day 3
Breakfast, and then a yoga session with Carole in the beautiful setting of the Guisborough Priory grounds before another beautiful hike.
Day 4
An option to finish your retreat with a final dip and a hike once you have checked out.
Instructors
Emma Stoney
Emma is one half of 'Pretty Gritty'. She is a qualified level 2 British Triathlon Coach, an RNLI lifeguard, and a first aider. She loves nothing more than being outdoors exploring, either on her bike or running or hiking. She hopes her sunny disposition and enthusiasm will help to make a Pretty Gritty retreat one of your most memorable experiences!
Katie Fitzgerald-Gill
One half of Pretty Gritty coaching, Katie, is a British Triathlon level 2 coach. She is a qualified lifeguard and first aider. A keen cyclist and runner, Katie is a lover of the outdoors and adventure.
Location
Guisborough is a market town on the edge of the North York Moors and a stone's throw away from the coast. In Guisborough, you will find a large selection of cafes, pubs, and shops.
Food
Daily breakfast and then dinner in the evening, which is served with wine, are both included in the cost of the camp. Pretty Gritty will feed you hearty and healthy meals (vegetarian options are always available and other dietary requirements can be catered for—just ask) to fuel you for the days ahead.
Lunch is purchased daily by yourself at one of the bakeries or cafes that the team will arrange to visit.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Guided hiking
- Yoga classes
- Supervised sea swimming
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfasts and evening meals with drinks
- Pop up sauna
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Lunches and snacks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Newcastle Airport
69 km
Transfer not provided
Teesside International Airport
24 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Newcastle Airport (NCL) or Teesside International Airport (MME). Airport transfer is not provided. A taxi will bring you easily and quickly to the accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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