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Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It’s a special place – a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation and peaceful relaxation and a haven for wildlife.
Covering an area of 1,762 square kilometres (680 square miles), the National Park is located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
It is 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east.
To find out more, visit:
- Looking after: all about our work in looking after the National Park and in helping people to access and enjoy it, jobs and volunteering.
- Living in: information for residents on the Planning Service, advice and assistance offered by the Authority, the Sustainable Development Fund and community consultation.
- Learning about: special qualities of the National Park, wildlife and the historic environment, education, facts and figures and news.
- Enjoying: how to get here, where to go for information, how to enjoy our wonderful National Park and the Dales Countryside Museum.
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If you'd like to look at a more detailed map of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, you can view our GIS system on the National Parks Portal website (website opens in new window).
