Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Yorkshire Dales covers 1,762 square kilometers of limestone valleys, moorlands, meadows, and hills in the Pennine mountain range.

The establishment of the national park in 1954 marked a milestone in preserving traditional farming landscapes shaped over centuries by agricultural communities.

The region maintains centuries-old sheep farming traditions, with local farmers continuing to raise Swaledale and Wensleydale breeds across the dales.

The park features 2,628 kilometers of walking paths and trails, connected by a network of traditional stone walls and wooden gates.

The Three Counties cave system extends for 54 miles beneath the park, forming the longest underground network in the United Kingdom.

Location: England

Inception: 1954

Website: https://yorkshiredales.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 54.26667,-2.08333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34