The forest above the springs
Pinewoods is a 96 acre historic cure woodland at the heart of Harrogate’s spa landscape.
The Cure did not end at the Pump Room. It continued through the gardens and into the woods.
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Visit
Slow down in Pinewoods
You do not need a plan or a particular amount of time. Walk up from Valley Gardens, follow a route beneath the canopy, or find a quiet place to pause.
Go slowly, notice what is around you and allow the woods to work on you. The point is not how far you go, but how you feel when you return.
The Corporation believed the scent of pine, carried on the wind, would reach the spa gardens below.
Stewardship
Cared for by its community
Since 2002, Pinewoods Conservation Group has brought people together to care for the woodland and its wildlife.
Local knowledge, practical conservation and long-term stewardship help Pinewoods grow and change with care.
Paths are restored. Trees are planted. Habitats are created for birds, bats and other woodland life.
Take the Harrogate Cure
For centuries, people have come to Harrogate to restore their health and spirits through its waters, gardens, fresh air and gentle movement.
Pinewoods is one part of that living cure. Discover how the woods connect with the town’s springs, spa buildings, gardens and landscapes, and how you can experience the Harrogate Cure today.
