Yorkshire Dales

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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.

Top Yorkshire Dales National Park articles

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5 epic walks

July 4, 2019
5 min read

Explore the Howgill Fells with #GetOutside Champion James Forrest

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Bike exploring: Electric Mountain Bike Adventure

April 8, 2024
4 min read

As part of #BigBikeRevival and #BikeWeek2018, Helen Pollard takes us on an electric mountain bike route from Castle Bolton to Askrigg.

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A range of mountains over the lake

The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

April 12, 2018
5 min read

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.

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Malham Cove route line on map

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

April 8, 2024
4 min read

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.

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Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

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.

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Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

April 8, 2024
4 min read

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.

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Magical Malham walk route on map

Magical Malham walk

April 8, 2024
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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.

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Wild swimming in the yorkshire dales

April 26, 2016
5 min read

Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.

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