Jelley Legs are all about trail running in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside with local experts to ensure the best possible trip. We take away the hassle and encourage you to maybe push a little beyond what you would normally do on your own.

A typical trip

It is 9.00 am as we set off on our first spring running of the Mosaic Trail. The last time we ran the Trail, it was minus 3 and there was 4 inches of snow on the ground. Today it is 16 degrees and the worst difficulties we encounter are new born lambs caught in wire fences.

The Trail crosses pasture land and then climbs gently onto Lumley Moor. Our shoes remain dry - unheard of on the moor - but it has not rained for weeks here. We enter Dallowgill and Breah, the spaniel, has a quick bathe. The bluebells are just coming out in the old oak woodland and we allow ourselves a walk up through the trees. On the way back we enjoy the lovely down hill running in the warm sunshine. When we arrive back in the village, we realise it has taken us 2.30 to run 14 miles, no records broken, but then we did liberate a few lambs along the way...

And so that is the concept of jelleylegs.....very simply to guide runners on fantastic long distance running routes in beautiful countryside....to provide and / or organize accommodation / food / station pick up and drop off.

See our website for details on our different packages.

I believe in being flexible - for example it is possible to:

•come in the week – not at the weekend

•come with a friend who is a non runner

•cover a specific distance – EG a 30 mile run

•stay with us, but instead of being guided I will provide you with a suggested route + maps

•come with a group, but some stay in another B + B or Hotel

•come with your dog

We also offer a range of accommodation ensure you have the best possible trip:

There are a number of accommodation options, which we can offer:

B&B

•We have a large "Garden Room" with a wood burning stove and an adjoining wetroom. There are French doors out onto the garden where you can sit as the sun goes down.

•The Garden room has one single bed and one double bed. We also have a double room and a single room (neither are en-suite)

•We charge per person and we do not penalise a single person who sleeps in a double bed!

•The room has an adjoining wet room for sole use of guests.

•Garden - you have a sitting area outside the garden room and we can give you fuel if you like to sit by the fire wok and chat.

•Breakfast We will provide a choice of cereals or porridge, toast and eggs if required.

•If you have to eat a special pre long run concoction - please bring your own ingredients and you will be welcome to cook it on the Aga.

Other meals

We are happy to provide homemade soup and bread for lunch (£5.00) and a vegetarian evening meal (£10.00) if you require – in Ripon there are an excellent selection of restaurants which we can book you into prior to you arriving.

Cyclists

Rose Cottage is on the Way of the Roses cycle route http://www.wayoftheroses.co.uk/ and we welcome overnight visitors. Simple accommodation with breakfast is £30.00 (10% discount for cyclists). If you want to put a tent in the garden £8.00 + breakfast £13.00 (pp)

Economy options:

If you want to keep the costs down, there is the option of a reduced rates for bringing your own sleeping bag and having help yourself breakfast– please get in touch.