Worksheet

Walking Friendly - Accommodation Providers

Walking Friendly Accommodation Providers Checklist

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Please answer the questions below. If you would like to provide more information about any of your responses, please use the box at the end of this form. This award is applicable to registered North York Moors Tourism Network businesses who will be listed (for free) on the North York Moors National Park website. By signing this document you are committing to meeting the essential criteria at all times. Once accepted you will be awarded “Walking Friendly” status and issued with two logos and guidelines for use. Any business reported not to be complying with the essential criteria may be removed from the scheme and will be asked to remove all logos and references at their own cost.

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Essential Criteria:

We are based in the North York Moors National Park or the wider influence area* and will promote walking activities and events via our website, social media and other forms of marketing where possible. See northyorkmoors.org.uk/walking

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We have joined the North York Moors Tourism Network and will promote the walking friendly initiative and other walking friendly businesses wherever possible/appropriate. This might include tearooms/cafes and activity providers.

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Our guests/customers can enjoy walking routes or events from our premises or close by.

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We are flexible with guests and allow late returns and early breakfasts. This includes considering how they will interact with other guests i.e. returning late and making noise.

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We have outdoor friendly facilities such as boot cleaning equipment and outdoor/wet gear storage with drying facilities where possible. *Please provide photos.

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We provide information such as leaflets, OS maps/compass, printed walking route, local walking guide books and information on weather forecasts etc. *Please provide photos.

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We provide access to an outdoor first aid kit.

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We provide links on our website to walks/ websites/ apps or places to enjoy walking across the North York Moors. *Please provide link.

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We will support and actively promote the National Park’s responsible tourism messaging- Share with Care

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Upon successful application we will display the walking friendly logo and North York Moors National Park partnership logo** on our website. This will include the relevant links to NYM web pages.

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You may also wish to consider:

Offering a free tea/coffee flask top up or providing packed lunches (additional charge) if requested.

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Providing a pick up and drop off service.

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Offering a quick wash and dry service for clothing.

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Please use this box to add any extra information about your responses above:

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**If you have not previously applied for a Partnership logo, please choose one of the following:

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Confirmed By:

Your Full Name:

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Business website:

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Your Business Name:

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Email (Please double check it is correct):

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Please email photos of equipment/facilities/resources to support your application to e.watson@northyorkmoors.org.uk

Or use the 'upload images' button below to add them to your application now. 

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