Why is the Yorkshire Dales a national park?

Why is the Yorkshire Dales a national park?

The Yorkshire Dales National Park was designated in 1954. This was in recognition of its extraordinary natural beauty, the diversity of its wildlife habitats, its rich cultural heritage and its fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation.

What are the Yorkshire Dales famous for?

The Yorkshire Dales is famous for outstanding scenery, unspoilt countryside, diverse wildlife habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. In recognition of these features, 1769 square kilometres in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria was designated a national park in 1954, and this was extended in 2013.

What are the 2 national parks in Yorkshire?

UK National Parks - Yorkshire Dales National Park : Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What country is Yorkshire Dales National Park?

England The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a 2,178 km2 (841 sq mi) national park in England covering most of the Yorkshire Dales....

Yorkshire Dales National Park
Location	North Yorkshire, Cumbria & Lancashire, England
Coordinates	54°15′N 2°13′WCoordinates: 54°15′N 2°13′W
Area	2,178 km2 (841 sq mi)

How many Dales does the Yorkshire Dales have?

The 'official 10 dales' are:

• Arkengarthdale.
• Coverdale.
• Dentdale.
• Littondale.
• Malhamdale.
• Ribblesdale.
• Swaledale.
• Wensleydale.

What is the animal of Yorkshire?

The cross bears five white roses. In the background of the shield are narrow green and blue waves representing the Yorkshire Dales and Wolds. The crest featured a lion from the York city arms supporting the "rose en soleil" from the arms of West Riding County Council. Two gold lions also support the arms.

Where is Emmerdale filmed?

Since the 1990s, Harewood has been the main location for filming Emmerdale, which is a popular Yorkshire television series. Upon its departure from its original home, the village of Esholt, Emmerdale has been filmed at a purpose built outdoor set deep in the heart of the Harewood Estate.

How many national parks are there in Yorkshire?

Visit one of Yorkshire's three National Parks this Autumn and be prepared to fall in love with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in God's Own County.

When did the Yorkshire Dales became a national park?

19 the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act was passed and ten were created over the following decade – the Yorkshire Dales National Park in 1954.

Is Hebden Bridge in the Dales?

Hebden Bridge is a market town in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England. It is 8 miles (13 km) west of Halifax and 14 miles (21 km) north-east of Rochdale, at the confluence of the River Calder and the Hebden Water. The town is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Hebden Royd.

Why visit the Yorkshire Dales national park?

• Get Inspired! Up hill and down dale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to some of Yorkshire's most iconic scenery and attractions. With spectacular limestone valleys, picture postcard villages and historic castles, it's a place that stirs the emotions and stimulates the senses of everyone that visits.

Where are the Dales in England?

• Spanning 680 miles, the Dales begins in the southern part of North Yorkshire and covers much of the county as well as section close to Sedbergh which is now in Cumbria. Running through the middle of the Dales are the Pennines, a mountain range that has been nicknamed the “Backbone of England”.

How big is the Dales national park?

• With 680 square miles of outstanding scenery, protected wildlife and rich heritage, the rolling Dales have an unrivalled sense of tranquility.

How many people live in Yorkshire Park?

• The majority of the park is in North Yorkshire, with a sizeable area in Cumbria and a small part in Lancashire. The park was designated in 1954, and was extended in 2016. Over 20,000 residents live and work in the park, which attracts over eight million visitors every year.