Find out more about Open Access

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The Countryside Access website 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.

An 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, 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:

• Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre

• Grassington National Park Centre

• Hawes National Park Centre

• Malham National Park Centre

• Reeth National Park Centre

Or download a copy of our Open Access leaflet:

• Open Access in the Yorkshire Dales

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