Welcome to Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales – named from the old Norse word dalr, meaning 'valleys', and protected as a national park since the 1950s – are beloved as one of England's best hiking and cycling areas. The park's glacial valleys are characterised by a distinctive landscape of high heather moorland, stepped skylines and flat-topped hills, punctuated by delightful country pubs and windswept trails.
Recent stories
Wildlife and nature
Top 10 national parks in England
8 min read • Published Mar 9, 2021
From star-gazing to taking on a big hiking challenge, here’s what you can expect from each of England’s 10 national parks.
Food and drink
Say cheese! How the Yorkshire Dales are reviving cheesemaking traditions
7 min read • Published Mar 13, 2019
Cheesemaking has been part of the rural and cultural landscape in the Yorkshire Dales for centuries, with recipes passed down over the years from medieval…
