A NEW leaflet promoting the best routes for rides and rambles in an area of outstanding natural beauty has been launched.

The Howardian Hills AONB has put the leaflet together in partnership with Ryedale District Council, Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall and the Yorkshire Arboretum.

The area covers 77 square miles of North Yorkshire nestled between the North York Moors and York and the guide features a selection of 20 circular routes that can be explored by bike or on foot.

“Bike rides and rambles in the Howardian Hills” is available from Castle Howard, the Yorkshire Arboretum, Nunnington Hall and regional visitor information points. The full route details and maps are available to download and print from howardianhills.org.uk