Top Things to do in Yorkshire Dales National Park
Things to do in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it’s easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land’s lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the North), Gordale Scar, and well-known hill range, the Three Peaks. Less adventurous visitors can rest easy, walking through the manicured lawns of Parcevall Hall Gardens or appreciating Skipton Castle’s medieval architecture. Although some prefer to take in the land’s wild beauty by foot or horse, the most popular way is via one of the park’s famed cycling routes.
Restaurants in Yorkshire Dales National Park
1. Ingleborough
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5.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By sheffieldeats - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Seen from the top of Pen y Ghent and knowing that in about 6-8 hours you will be looking up at its vast bulk, takes some beating mixed emotions! Variety of terrain on the approach in, followed by a relatively short scramble up. Take your time and watch where you put your feet! Your respect for the mountain will be rewarded.
2. Yorkshire Dales Guides
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5.0 based on 75 reviews
Operating in the Dales since 1991. Caving, Climbing, Abseiling, Map & Compass, Guided Walks, Challenge Events & Team Building. We cater for individuals, groups, families, schools, colleges & businesses. Open events to join in or hire your own instructor. Booking is essential. Minimum age is usually from 8 depending on the activity.
3. Alfresco Adventures
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
We provide outdoor adventure experiences and Duke of Edinburgh Awards at various locations across North Yorkshire and the Lake District. We offer activities to both the general public and corporate businesses. Our mission is to inspire people to enjoy and experience all the great outdoors has to offer!
4. Settle Area Swimming Pool
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Welcome to Settle Area Swimming Pool. A charity registered 20m x 7m indoor warm community run swimming pool. A safe, clean swimming pool with a water depth of 0.9m graduating to a maximum depth of 2m. The pool boasts wonderful views out of our windows of the Yorkshire Dales National Park fells and one of the "Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks". We offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Our doors are open 7 days a week (except Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year) with early morning swims at 6.30am and adult swimming until 9.30pm. We have a large free car park and the building is fully accessible to wheel chair users. For an up-to-date timetable, entry prices and opening times please refer to our website or call us.
5. North Sea Coastal Trail
6. Pennine Way National Trail
7. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
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4.5 based on 2,704 reviews
A 4½ mile trail, via a series of spectacular waterfalls, through ancient woodland and beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery.
Reviewed By bauchtan - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We did the trail as a family the other weekend, and it was a beautiful day to do the walk. It was quite busy but with the clear covid signs along the walk and maintaining social distance i believed most people followed this. We also stayed at the Falls Park which you pass half way onto your walk, a stunning location of scenery and peacefulness with only a few static homes to rent - nothing quite like having dinner on the patio and seeing a deer nibbling on some grass! There is a beautiful ran cafe at the entrance of Falls Park where you walk past half way around the walk, and you can stop for a drink or a bite to eat including some delicious ice creams (better choices than the ice cream van just before, and less of a queue!) and you have the option of sitting at tables listening to the sound of the next waterfall your about to pass - what more can you want! Here there is also a toilet block which was lovely and clean. I absolutely love doing this walk and it's also dog friendly and it's wonderful to see people splashing around under Thornton Force Falls, on a safe and nice day that is! There's also a little cabin shack just before this waterfall - a blessing on a hot day! Would hugely recommend the Waterfalls Walk and if your looking to stay Falls Park is the perfect location!
8. Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile walk that is popular with people of all ages. The walk passes a sprawling man made lake, heading up through a wooded valley to the open dale of the imposing entrance to Ingleborough Cave. Allow a minimum of half an hour for this walk along a gravel path, slightly uneven here and there and with some uphill gradients (10° max.).
Reviewed By hrp27 - Woking, United Kingdom
We did this walk (over a mile each way) because we wanted to visit the dog-friendly caves and give the dogs a walk. The trail was made possible for one of our party by the tramper (booked via their website phone number a few days in advance) and we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole day out. The estate and village of Clapham are fascinating and the trail is well laid and easy to navigate with lots of interesting features noted on the information boards. Highly recommended.
9. Bankend Tearooms and Gift shop
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Bankend Tea Rooms, Gift Shop and Animal Park is a family run business on the outskirts of Carlton. The business was formerly known as the Seedlings Garden Centre and Animal Park, and now has a renovated tea room and Gift shop with the animals park still being the main attraction with a play/picnic area and many animals to admire, feed and pet. Admission is £2.50 however under 2's go free
10. The Swale Trail
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Ordinary_Guy_3
April is the perfect time to bike this 12 mile trail which has all types of scenery. It’s a bit bumpy and tough on bikes in places and the going after Gunnerside is a lot more testing. However there are some lovely stretches. One of my favourite is at the top of the hill after Gunnerside Lodge where the track flattens out to provide some lovely views of the Dale. The Little White Bus is handy for getting back into Reeth although careful planning is needed. We did the whole trail very comfortably in 2.5 hours which included walking in places.
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