Yorkshire Dales National Park

Dales, waterfalls and limestone scars across northern England

The park covers most of the Yorkshire Dales together with the Howgill Fells and Orton Fells, and includes Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and the Yorkshire Three Peaks. More than 95% of its land is privately owned, with over 1,000 farms inside the boundary.

1Malham CovePart of the Malham group with Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss and Malham Tarn.
2Ribblehead ViaductCarries the Settle and Carlisle Railway across the park.
3Hardraw ForceOne of several named waterfalls, alongside Cautley Spout and Kisdon Force.

Things to do

  • On footClimb the Yorkshire Three Peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside
  • On footWalk to Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss and Malham Tarn
  • Rail & liftsRide the Settle and Carlisle Railway over the Ribblehead Viaduct
  • HeritageVisit the waterfalls of Hardraw Force, Aysgarth Falls and Kisdon Force in Swaledale
Malham Cove
Malham Cove
Ribblehead Viaduct
Ribblehead Viaduct
Hardraw Force
Hardraw Force

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United Kingdom · North Yorkshire Est. 1954 Size 2,178 km² Protected area category: IUCN V

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