The Yorkshire Dales National Park occupies just over 1,760 sq km of wilderness in north Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Pennines range runs through the national park. Various long distance walks traverse it.
This is walkers' paradise - stunning rugged rock strewn scenery and plentiful wildlife, peaceful open countryside across the fells, friendly villages and welcoming pubs in the valleys. There are way-marked trails from almost every village, walks to see waterfalls and rock formations, walks through meadows or alongside rivers and streams. Anyone can come and feel that sense of joy and pleasure from seeing so much natural beauty first-hand.
Examples of wonderful places to walk in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Near Sedbusk in Wensleydale
Impressive rolling hills in the background and acres of fields crisscrossed by dry-stone dykes create a charming rural picture. Stay in cottages within small Dales villages or hamlets to experience Yorkshire charm and hospitality and to be close to the places that you would like to visit in the Dales.
Spend a few days in Wharfedale
Quiet narrow roads with few cars are wonderful for cycling breaks in Wharefedale. Cycle from Hawes down to Kettlewell for some of the most amazing Yorkshire Dales views. Encounters with sheep are very likely.
Lots of Yorkshire inns with a warm welcome are a boon to walkers and cyclists
One of the rewards of being out and about in the Yorkshire Dales is to stop for refreshement at an inn or tea shop. This sign directs visitors to an inn in Caperby, near Leyburn, in the north east of the Yorkshire Dales.
Nidderdale and parts of the Forest of Bowland have been declared Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty but go and view the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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