Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales offers some of the finest scenery in the world. This distinctive network of dry stonewalls ushers in twisty country lanes through rugged high fells, heather-clad moors, ancient broadleaf woodland and sleepy meadows. 

Special features include some of the best preserved limestone pavements in the country, plus echoing caves, deep potholes and dry valleys bearing the scars of the Ice Age. A rich pageant of rare species populates the varied habitats of the Dales, from delicate wild flowers to numerous birds and other species.  

This wealth of natural beauty has earned the Dales the status of National Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – official recognition and protection of its environmental importance. Generations of traditional farming methods and careful management by the local people have helped to preserve this delicate natural environment.   Lovers of heritage sites will have a hard time deciding where to go first: the Yorkshire Dales are alive with every kind of attraction to fascinate visitors, young or old. Home to a wide variety of talented artists and craftsmen, the Dales also hold plenty to keep even the most active walker and energetic visitor busy.