Active outdoors in the Yorkshire Dales: ways to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and nature
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Special & distinctive features of the Yorkshire DalesIt's home to just 20,000 people and around 600,000 sheep - 30 times more sheep than people! The Swaledale Sheep is the much loved emblem of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
As you travel around, you'll notice some special and distinctive features of the Yorkshire Dales such as the dry stone walls, field barns, hay meadows and limestone pavements. We also have some of the greenest grass in the England! Scientists have found that a unique combination of soil types, grazing cattle droppings, rock formations, angles of hill slopes, sunlight and rainfall make our fields particularly green. |
Walking in the Yorkshire Dales |
Nature & wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales |
Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales |
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Dog friendly Yorkshire DalesYour dog will love the Yorkshire Dales as much as we do. You'll find plenty of places to stay that also welcome dogs and we've also put together a list of dog-friendly cafes and pubs.
Please remember to keep your dog under control, particularly in the Spring when there are many lambs in the field and ground nesting birds. |
Rain can't ruinShould any rain fall (remember, it's what helps make the grass look so lush and the waterfalls so wonderful!), you might want to take a look at our list of activities and things to do in the Yorkshire Dales when it rains.
After you've been active outdoors, you might also welcome a break in a cosy Yorkshire Dales pub or cafe. |
Image: Terry Jackman
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Try a new outdoor experience
Learn a new skill, sample different experiences and ways to enjoy being outdoors in the Yorkshire Dales. You could try your hand at fishing, learn or improve your landscape photography, wander with alpaca or enjoy a discovery walk. Find out more.
