Your Complete Guide to the Yorkshire Dales
The Dales, attractions, villages, places to stay, and tips for exploring one of England’s most beautiful national parks.
The Yorkshire Dales is one of those places that stays with you — a landscape of rolling hills, dry‑stone walls, peaceful villages and some of the most spectacular walks in the UK. Whether you’re here for famous attractions like Malham Cove and Aysgarth Falls, exploring charming market towns such as Grassington or Hawes, or simply looking for the best places to stay for a relaxing break, this guide brings together everything you need to plan your trip. From scenic walking routes and hidden gems to cosy pubs, waterfalls, viewpoints and local tips, we’re here to help you make the most of your time in the Yorkshire Dales.
Explore the Villages and Market Towns
The Yorkshire Dales is home to charming villages, historic towns, and picture‑perfect countryside communities. Each has its own character, attractions, and places to stay. Explore local pubs, shops, walks, and accommodation in each area.
Accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales
Throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter the Dales offer fantastic accommodation for holidays or short breaks.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park
With its spectacular valleys, abundance of wildlife and limestone cliffs, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the UK’s best loved beauty spots.
Yorkshire Dales Towns and Villages
Information on the Dales, Villages and Towns that make up this beautiful area.
This Month’s Featured Attractions
Each month we will be featuring three attractions in the Yorkshire Dales: events, places to eat and some wonderful countryside locations.
Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival
Festival celebrates the region’s designation as an International Dark Sky Reserve, a status awarded to places with exceptional starry night skies and efforts to preserve them
Gargrave
Gargrave is one of those rare Dales villages that works brilliantly without a car. You’ve got a train station, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal running right through, and the Pennine Way …
Harrogate
Explore Harrogate — elegant gardens, Victorian spa heritage and top attractions like RHS Harlow Carr. Find the best hotels, B&Bs and places to stay.
The Three Peaks Challenge
The Yorkshire Three Peaks have gained reputation among hikers and fell runners for the challenge and the reward they offer. Three of the highest summits in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-Y-Ghent surround the head of the River Ribble, creating the perfect circular route with stunning panoramic views.
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