Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding
scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage.
It’s a special place – a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation and
peaceful relaxation and a haven for wildlife.
Covering an area of 1762 square kilometres, the National Park is
located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in
the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
It is 50 miles north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the
south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east.
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