Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

National Forest EBike Holidays, Leicestershire

A key motivation for the founding of National Forest EBike Holidays was to help tell the story of the National Forest region as a quality, sustainable, tourism destination through gentle, self-guided walking and EBike holidays. Holders of the Green Tourism Gold Award, sustainable tourism is central to the business. National Forest EBike Holidays work with the best quality small, luxurious B&Bs, inns and independent hotels in the area, with a preference for those with strong sustainable credentials. Customers receive an authentic experience in wildlife, heritage and the stories behind the region. A bespoke service is provided so guests can enjoy an easy walking or cycling holiday, without the crowds, yet still have all their creature comforts. Routes are designed to take guests through the changing landscape of the National Forest, Charnwood Geopark and Bosworth regions. Guests have a leisurely time, exploring the many villages, attractions, experiences and eateries along the way.

Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire

Pure Outdoor aims to inspire and educate through adventure at their award winning outdoor activity centre in the heart of the Hope Valley, Peak District providing hillwalking, climbing, caving, mountain biking and group events. The dedicated training centre ‘the Adventure Hub’ provides a unique facility for all customers to enjoy. Their mission is to provide world-class training and outdoor experiences from passionate, experienced instructors, that are safe, accessible, innovative and inspiring with the least possible environmental impact. The business is formally committed to donate the equivalent of 5% of annual revenues to social and environmental causes through the ‘Pure Outdoor Foundation Fund’. Recent achievements for the business include qualifying as a certified B Corp in 2021, receiving the Silver Award at the 2022 Visit England Awards for Excellence for both Experience of the Year and Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award.

The Cottages at Blackadon Farm, Devon

Guests staying at The Cottages at Blackadon Farm enjoy the best of both worlds, walks around the Dartmoor National Park and the South Hams an area of outstanding natural beauty, and stunning South Devon beaches just a few miles away. Following a full renovation with a sustainable ethos at its core, the Green Tourism gold standard self-catering cottages provide modern luxury with extra touches to a high-end hotel equivalent standard, for seasoned and next generation staycationers. The Cottages have offerings for adults, families, large groups (ranging from multi-generation families to corporate event stays and retreats) and they provide dog friendly stays across all properties. The Cottages are open every day of the year making a sustained contribution to the tourism economy.

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