Tours of the Yorkshire Dales

Situated in the North of England the Yorkshire Dales are within the National Park created in 1954. Known by the locals as ‘Gods own country’ the area is thousands of square miles. It includes the Pennines, moors and upland areas and is a place of raw natural beauty which attracts walkers and visitors alike. The waterfalls at Aysgarth and walking trails such as Malham Cove and Ingleborough are popular destinations.

Lead mining was also a part of the local economy in the 19th century. The town of Grassington has a museum celebrating the mining history of the region - visitors can see traditional miners cottages and participate in a series of walks and trails that take in the 19th century architecture of the area.

The Yorkshire Dales has large areas of unpolluted night sky where the visitor can see the Milky Way and the Northern Lights. The area is designated a Night Sky Reserve and includes Swaledale, Rawthey Valley, Littondale and Wharfdale.