Discover Long Drax
Long Drax is a village located in North Yorkshire, governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby). With a population of 125, it lies near the River Ouse, offering a glimpse into rural English life. Visitors should note its proximity to historical sites and the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Explore the map below to discover accommodation, attractions, restaurants, and live events across Long Drax. Scroll down to browse featured listings and plan your perfect visit.
Stay in Long Drax
Wressle Grange - Luxury Yorkshire Cottage accommodation for group and family holidays
Wressle Grange offers a serene escape in the Yorkshire countryside, perfect for family gatherings or group holidays. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the farmstay while being just a short drive from York and local attractions. The facility provides ample free parking, ensuring a hassle-free experience for visitors traveling by car.
Laurels Park Campsite
Laurels Park Campsite in Drax, North Yorkshire offers a serene camping experience with large grass and hard standing pitches. Ideal for campervans, the site is dog-friendly and features essential amenities like toilets and a shower. Enjoy picturesque views over the fields in a peaceful setting.
Cliffe Meadows Holiday Park
Cliffe Meadows Holiday Park offers a welcoming and community-driven environment for tourists looking to explore the Yorkshire countryside. Located in Cliffe Common, just 11 miles from York, this park provides spacious pitches and modern amenities like a newly built shower room, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst picturesque village views.
Things to Do in Long Drax
Drax Village Hall
Drax Village Hall offers a convenient parking area for approximately 25 cars, making it an ideal spot for visitors attending events or gatherings at the hall. Located in the charming village of Drax, North Yorkshire, this facility provides easy access to the hall's amenities, including a kitchen and outdoor area.
Drax Golf Club
Located in the picturesque village of Drax, North Yorkshire, Drax Golf Club offers a delightful golfing experience with its challenging greens and unique course layout. Visitors can enjoy the convenience of pay-and-display parking, making it easy to access this well-maintained and friendly club.
Drax Skylark Centre
The Drax Skylark Centre in North Yorkshire offers a serene escape into nature with its free parking facility. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks through the reserve, spotting a variety of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and kingfishers. Although some signage may need updating, the centre remains a delightful spot for nature enthusiasts.
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Food & Drink
Northern Usher HQ - a family restaurant with rooms
Located in the charming village of Wressle, Northern Usher HQ offers a delightful dining experience with its first-class food and inviting ambiance. While enjoying the hospitality, visitors can conveniently park nearby, making it an ideal stop for travelers exploring the Selby area.
Crown Inn
Located in the charming village of Hemingbrough, the Crown Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere with its traditional pub setting. While parking specifics aren't detailed, visitors can enjoy the convenience of pay-and-display parking options nearby, making it easy to explore the local area and enjoy the pub's delightful offerings.
New Inn
The New Inn in Hemingbrough offers convenient parking for visitors exploring this charming village near Selby. While primarily a pub, it provides a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and allows guests to enjoy local food deliveries. Ideal for tourists seeking a cozy spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.
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Geographic Facts
- Population
- 125
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby)
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Walkshire in Long Drax
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Walk: Barmby on the Marsh
A lovely trek alongside the Ouse and the Derwent rivers, with a little bit of countryside and villages to explore along the way. Drax and the River Ouse The Route what3words for start point: ///late.waltzes.calculating Start Point: Barmby Tidal Barrage Car Park, High Street, Barmby on the Marsh, DN14 7HX Finish Point: DN14 7HX Distance: 8 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirebarmbyonthemarshDownload Walk Description With the car park behind you, turn right and go through the bollards and turn left after the fence on the left to double back on yourself, so the car park is on your left side. Follow the Trans Pennine Trail for a long while alongside the River Ouse. When you get near the wind farm on the opposite bank, look out for a public footpath on the left. Follow this path all the way until it turns into Landing Lane. Turn left down Back Lane, then right down South Lane, and then left down Main Street. Carry on down Main Street and turn right down the bridleway of Marsh Lane, just before the National Speed Limit signs on Main Street. The track turns to the left, then, after the first field on the right, turn right and continue to the far end of the field. Then turn left, follow the drain Old Derwent, on the right. Go through the gap in the hedgerow and follow the line of the boundary on the right as it snakes to the right and then slightly to the left. Cross over the lane and find the stile, which is slightly to your left ahead, then turn left and follow the River Derwent all the way back to the swing bridge, where you turn left and then left again to get back to the car park where you parked.
Walk: Wressle and Breighton
An easy walk pretty much on the flat around the East Yorkshire villages of Wressle and Breighton, and the countryside and fields between the two. Bubwith has the nearest facilities and the route takes walkers within view of the Breighton Aerodrome. The Route what3words for start point: ///camcorder.spoken.flamingo Start Point: Wressle railway station, Station Road Finish Point: Wressle railway station Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirewressleandbreightonDownload Walk Description Leave the station and turn right onto Station Road, keeping to the pavement on the left side. Walk through the village until you see a track off through an open field on the right. Walk along the track, even though the right of way technically crosses the field. Follow the track as it double bends and walk until a crossroads of tracks between some trees on the right. Carry straight on, and turn left, then right to follow the edge of the field. At the junction with the next field, carry straight on along the hedgerow and follow the track to meet Clay Lane in Breighton. Turn left and follow Clay Lane until the white building on the right - Ivy House Farm. Turn right and walk beyond the driveway onto the public footpath into the fields and towards the wood. Keep the wood on the left, then duck between the line of trees and the hedgerow for the next field, and follow the hedgerow until you meet more trees. Turn left, then immediately right, to be on a track for a very short time, before walking alongside a wood on the right. Go between the wood and a hedgerow on the left. Follow the path around the end of the wood to keep the trees on the right now. Keep to the edge of the field to meet a track, and turn right. Turn left at the corner along a hedgerow on the right, then turn right through a gap in the hedge. Aim for the track you can see in the far corner to the left of the isolated trees. Turn left on the track, and follow it. As it turns hard left, carry straight on to the end of the field. Look for the solo tree, and head towards the farm buildings in the distance. Join the farm track and don’t leave it, following it all the way to the T-junction with a public road. Turn right into Wressle, keeping left at the Y junction, then turning left to return to the railway station.
Walk: Hemingbrough and Newhay Circular
Just down the road from Selby, this walk is a short jaunt around Hemingbrough and alongside the River Ouse, starting and finishing at the village’s wonderful church. The Route What3Words reference: ///tiredness.structure.stores Start Point: St Mary the Virgin, Hemingbrough, Selby YO8 6QE Finish Point: St Mary the Virgin, Hemingbrough, Selby YO8 6QE Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirehemmingbroughandnewhaycircularDownload Walk Description Start by facing the St Mary the Virgin church in Hemingbrough, and turn left to walk along the way down Main Street. At the junction, turn right down Landing Lane and follow it as it turns to the right and then to the left. Take care here as the pavement ends and you’ll be walking on the narrow road, although the road is seldom busy. Follow it as it turns to the right and eventually comes to a stop. Turn right and follow the public footpath signs, and walk along the east bank of the River Ouse. Keep walking past a plant works on the right and after the river has turned to the left, watch out for a footpath on the right. Turn right down the footpath, and follow it to reach Newhay Lane. Turn right, and walk along the road, until it bends sharply to the left. Just afterwards, turn right on the hard crossing over the ditch, and then veer right to follow the footpath back to the church. Cross over the beck using the footbridge and then follow the path through the cemetery, past the church, back to Main Street.
Walk: Trans Pennine Trail
The Trans Pennine Trail is a long-distance path running from Southport on the West coast to Hornsea on the East Coast, across Northern England entirely on surfaced paths and using only gentle gradients. The Route Start Point: Southport Finish Point: Hornsea Distance: 208 Miles GPX Route Map transpenninetrailDownload Walk Description The main west–east trail starts at Southport, then heads south through the suburbs of Liverpool, through Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Stockport and Hadfield. It then crosses the Peak District, heading up the Longdendale valley via the Longdendale Trail to Woodhead, then down through Dunford Bridge and Penistone, Doncaster, Selby, Hessle, Hull and Hornsea. This route covers 207 miles (333.1 km). Between Southport and Selby it is National Cycle Network, Route 62 and from Selby to Hornsea, NCN Route 65.