How to find out more

Open Access Logo The Countryside Access website (opens in new window) provides the most up-to-date information about where you can go on access land in England and Wales, and where restrictions exist. This should be used in conjunction with an OS Explorer map.

Local Open Access information including local restrictions and closures will also be available at the Access Information Points listed below. These points are also marked on OS Explorer maps.

In addition, the new access symbol - see above left - may be displayed to help guide you at some entry and exit points. Look out for this, it shows that land is open for public access on foot or by wheelchair. Access rights for other activities may also apply.

Example of Access Information Point in the National Park Before setting out for a walk in an Open Access area, please check that it is open, either on the Countryside Access website (opens in new window), by phoning 0845 1 003298 or at one of our Access Information Points.

Access Information Points in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are located at:·

Horton-in-Ribblesdale National Park car park - Grid reference SD807726
Dent car park - Grid reference SD704871
Reeth National Park Centre - Grid reference SE038992
Grimwith Reservoir car park - Grid reference SD968723
Hawes National Park car park - Grid reference SD875899
Kettlewell National Park car park - Grid reference SD968723
Malham National Park Centre - Grid reference SD900627
Castle Bolton National Park car park - Grid reference SE033918

For more detailed advice visit one of our National Park Centres:

Or download a copy of our Open Access leaflet from our Document Library

Open Access in the Yorkshire Dales (opens Document Library)

This leaflet is also available free of charge from all National Park Centres.