The Yorkshire Dales has something for everyone and we want to make sure everyone, regardless of ability, background or lived experience has the opportunity to come and explore our special landscapes.
Providing experiences that enable people to access the special qualities of the National Park to increase their understanding, enjoyment, health and well-being is one of the objectives agreed by the Authority and a wide range of local partner organisations in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Management Plan 2019-24 – see ‘welcoming place objectives’.
We offer supported group visits for people we know are less likely to visit the National Park independently; these are children and young people, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic groups and Refugees (BAMER) and people experiencing social and economic disadvantage. Visits are tailored to the interests, needs and abilities of group members and the organisation they are visiting with.
For individuals from these groups, we run programmes that offer regular skills-based outdoor activities and training for community group staff and volunteers who want to bring people into the Yorkshire Dales.
We also work with partners to offer programmes that improve the health and well-being of referred participants called Green social prescribing.
Most of our supported group sessions and supported residentials are free, we loan waterproofs and we have a small transport fund to help with the costs of visits.
Education
The Yorkshire Dales is a wonderful outdoor classroom, bringing learning to life for children and young people. Find out about our offer for curriculum-based education sessions for school, college and university groups.
Education
Youth Groups
We love running visits for organised groups of children and young people in the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, we work with all sorts of organisations from Healthy Holidays, guides, and scouts to youth groups.
Youth Groups
Adult and family groups
For family and adult groups we offer visits that connect them to nature for health and well-being. For more active groups we can run practical conservation tasks.
Adult and Family Groups
Opportunities for young people
We think all young people should experience the Yorkshire Dales for themselves; to explore our special places and develop the skills and knowledge to help look after them.
Opportunities for young people
Volunteering opportunities for groups
Group volunteering days might involve tree planting, footpath maintenance or dry-stone walling. They are the perfect opportunity to get involved with no long-term commitment.
Volunteering opportunities for groups
Pre-visit information and bookings
Find out more information here if you are interested in participating or booking any of our sessions.
Pre-visit information and bookings
Education and learning team projects
Find out more about our ongoing and previous projects.
Education and learning team – our projects
Green social prescribing programmes
Green social prescribing programmes are designed to help people improve their health and well-being through spending regular time outdoors with like-minded people.
These are run in partnership with medical teams, partner organisations and education settings.
Education and Learning team news
We have a regular newsletter and events. Find out more!
Education and Learning Team news and contact