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Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.
Swaledale sheep, © Britainonview.
Hay meadow in Malham, © Rick at Fortybelowzero.
Malham Cove, © Príamo Melo.
Hardraw Force waterfall, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.

Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.

Enjoying

Visitors have long sought out the Dales for its breathtaking scenery - in 1781 a tour guide was charging intrepid tourists one shilling to visit Weathercote Cave near Ingleton!

Today, the National Park offers a great range of things to do, plus accommodation to suit all pockets and fabulous local food and drink. Find out how to plan and make the most of your visit here.

Merry Christmas

Do your Christmas shopping with Yorkshire Dales National Park

Get your special someone a wonderful gift from a special place this Christmas. Maps, books and DVDs are all available online and in our National Park Centres, as well as gifts that are distinctively Dales. You can even sign a loved-one up to the Friends of the Three Peaks, or buy them exclusive Three Peaks merchandise.

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Weather

Rain at Embsay Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Rain, wind, fog, frost, snow and beautiful bright clear days are all part of the autumn and winter weather in the Dales. Best to come prepared for any eventually and check the mountain forecast before striking off up any fells.

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Signs of autumn

Autumn leaves in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

See autumn in all its glory in the Yorkshire Dales National Park on our flickr photostream. You can even add your own snaps. On Facebook we've also been posting photos. We have been following a chestnut tree in Wharfedale, watching as the leaves changes colour and fall to the ground. Anyone can view the photo album, you don't have to be signed up for Facebook.

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Yours to explore

There are 1,458km of footpaths, 625km of bridleways and 31km of byways open to all traffic in the Yorkshire Dales National Park as well as 100,000 hectares of open access land.

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