The Wonderful Yorkshire Dales
Are you planning a visit to the Yorkshire Dales? Why not spend a bit of time reading the articles below and discover the wonders of the Dales and surrounding area. Lose yourself in the magnificent beauty of the rolling countryside, with its traditional limestone walls, lush green field, spectacular waterfalls and rugged landscape.
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales
Airedale takes its name from the river Aire that runs through the valley or 'dale' as they are known. The River Aire flows from its source high up in the Dales and travels on through different...
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales
Garsdale has a population of just over 200 inhabitants; many of the houses in the dale are used as second homes. The only public building within Garsdale apart from the churches is the village hall...
Settle, Yorkshire Dales
The sheltered fertile valley has been there for more than 5000 years and retains both Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements. Littondales three main villages are Litton, Arncliffe and Halton Gill, and...
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales
This area is well known for its magnificent limestone scenery. Kirby Malham and Airton are villages found in Malhamdale, south of these are the villages of Gargrave and Skipton which lie in the...
Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Dales
The name Nidderdale is taken from the River Nidd which flows through the dale (valley). Nidderdale is many people's favourite dale and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)....
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales
Located in the North of England the Yorkshire Dales National Park which was established in 1954 stretches over 682 square miles of finest upland. For its outstanding landscape and natural features is...
Settle, Yorkshire Dales
It winds its way through the spectacular Pennines; this area is known as the backbone of England and includes some of the most stunning and beautiful scenery in the country. The River Ribble first...
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Swaledale runs from west to east to the town of Richmond. Villages in Swaledale include Reeth, Low Row, Grinton, Gunnerside, Thwaite, Keld and Muker. It is not far from the Pennine Way, and the...
Barnard Castle, County Durham
It is often described as the most northern dale, and in days gone by the River Tees used to mark the border between Durham and Yorkshire. It is a rural destination with much to offer visitors with...
Clitheroe, Lancashire
The whole area covers 312sq miles of rural North Yorkshire and Lancashire. There is much opportunity for cycling, horse riding, fishing and walking, and offers some of the most rugged, beautiful and...
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Wensleydale became particularly well known due to the writings of James Herriot the dales vet, whose books where depicted in the very successful TV programme 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Much of...
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales
Upper Wharfdale's landscape is dominated by white scars of rocks throughout the valley. Dramatic views of Wharfedale can be seen from the B6160 as you drive along, with Bolton Abbey and the River...
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales provides an important habitat for many species of plants, birds, mammals and reptiles. Many of which are scarce nationwide and have been identified in the UK as priorities for...