The Yorkshire Dales National Park straddles 1761 square km (680 sq. miles) of historic countryside and hosts the much-loved 39.44 km (24.5 mile) Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Brimming with things to do and places to explore, the Yorkshire Dales has many individual attractions such as brewery visits, artisan crafts and cheese tasting as well as abundant and exciting cycling and hiking trails.
The Dales landscapes are formed from a puzzle of ‘V’ and ‘U’ shaped valleys which were shaped from glacial erosion millions of years ago. Together these valleys make up the beautiful rolling scenery of the Dales as well as the intricate cave systems which can be explored beneath the surface.
Where is the Yorkshire Dales National Park?
Visitors to this beautiful part of England can enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, cycling, caving, wild swimming and horse riding. The park is also known for its scenic villages, historic sites, and natural attractions like Malham Cove and Aysgarth Falls
Yes there are 4 visitors centres and all of them have electric charge points.
Aysgarth Falls
Grassington
Hawes
Malham
The Yorkshire Dales were designated a National Park in 1954
A dale is another word for a valley, an open, gently-sloping ground between low hills with a stream flowing through it. The term is used mainly in the North of England and the Southern uplands of Scotland for a valley.
Top Yorkshire Dales National Park articles
Grassington Circular Walk
Starting and finishing in the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, this walk boasts a vast array of gems ready to discover.
Walking the 41 Yorkshire Dales Mountains with the Kids
Hiking with kids in the Yorkshire Dales – Sam and her kids completed all 41 of the Yorkshire Dales highest peaks in just 1 year!
Victoria Cave, Jubilee Cave and Warrendale Knotts from Settle
This fairly short, but feature-packed circular hike starts and finishes in the lovely market town of Settle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
5 Howgill Fells Walks in the Yorkshire Dales
Explore the Howgill Fells with #GetOutside Champion James Forrest
Bike exploring: Electric Mountain Bike Adventure
As part of #BigBikeRevival and #BikeWeek2018, Helen Pollard takes us on an electric mountain bike route from Castle Bolton to Askrigg.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge
One of David Wilson’s favourite challenges is walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walking challenge taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.
Malham Cove & Gordale Scar
OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV’s Britain’s favourite 100 walks.
Bike exploring: Help for Heroes
OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.
Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls
The Yorkshire Dales are awash with rolling hills and beautiful walking routes. If you have time for just one walk when you are in the area, you would do well to head to the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.
Magical Malham walk
It’s busy in the summer but busy for a reason. This short walk packs a lot in; take in part of the Pennine Way National Trail, cross the stunning limestone pavement of Malham Cove, marvel at the enormity of Gordale Scar and get whisked away by the magical Janet’s Foss.
Wild swimming in the yorkshire dales
Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.
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