Cliffs, crags, gorges, caves and waterfalls give the Yorkshire Dales some of the finest limestone scenery in Britain. The national park’s 1,100 square miles and 20 dales are watched over by the ‘Three Peaks’ – Ingleborough, Whernside and Peny-y-Ghent. Each dale has its own character, patterned with dry-stone walls, barns, stone-built villages and flower-rich hay meadows. Bleak heather-clad fells lie above these pastoral valleys.
Among the many natural wonders are Malham Cove, in Malhamdale, with its tarn and limestone pavement, and the cascading Aysgarth Falls, in Wensleydale. Freeholders’ Wood is one of many ancient woodlands.
Walkers can take on the Dales Way and the Pennine Way and there are plenty of challenges for cyclists and horse riders. Or stroll classic dales villages such as Askrigg and Linton. Caving is popular and there are show caves for visitors.
The park’s wildlife includes black grouse and skylark, red squirrels, rare butterflies and important ferns and flowers. History is highlighted by the ruins of Bolton Abbey and Bolton Castle, prehistoric field systems and the lead mines of Swaledale.
Traditional, early 19th Century, Grade II listed farm house set in a peaceful location
Family run B&B set in 24 acres with rare breed sheep
A spacious one-bedroom cottage, attached to main farmhouse, with open plan kitchen, dining and seating area set in 24 acres of pastures and woodland with a lake
A converted barn in the village of Airton in the heart of the Malhamdale with panoramic views to Malham Cove
Traditional working farm
Former farmhouse overlooking Lake Haweswater, in an area of outstanding natural beauty
One of two detached cottages with spectacular views over the High Pennines at the front and a pretty garden and seated area at back
One of two detached cottages with spectacular views over the High Pennines at the front and a pretty garden and seated area at back
Peacefully situated Victorian family home with outstanding views of Lake Windermere and fells
A Victorian Lakeland building, set in its own grounds, nestled in the heart of Ambleside with easy access to Lake Windermere and Ambleside’s idyllic shops, bars and restaurants