Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Ex-judge Peter Charlesworth will continue as chair of Dales authority
A former judge has been re-elected head of a national park authority. Retired barrister and circuit judge Peter Charlesworth will chair the Yorkshi...
National parks welcome Government's u-turn on barn conversions
National park leaders have welcomed a coalition Government decision not to allow disused barns to be converted to houses.
Praise for Yorkshire Dales young rangers who repaired Malham Cove path
National park staff have praised a group of youngsters who helped repair a footpath and make it easier for wheelchair users and families to access a popular beauty spot.
Bonington to join Parliamentary group for Dales two-peak walk
Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington will tackle two of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks in the company of MPs and peers to help boost an outdoors campaign.
Lancashire mill stones put Yorkshire Dales route on firmer footing
Walkers on a Yorkshire Dales hill will find themselves on firmer ground thanks to an import from a Lancashire mill.
New bridleway takes cyclists and walkers away from Dales main road
Cyclists and walkers travelling between two Yorkshire Dales villages no longer have to take their lives in their hands on a busy main road.
Pub grub and trail guides provide cash boost for Yorkshire Three Peaks
Cash from pub meals and a book of trails will help maintain some of the Yorkshire Dales’ most popular walking routes.
Work begins on Yorkshire Three Peaks diversion route
Footpath work will start shortly on a popular challenge trail in the Yorkshire Dales. The project will involve walkers on the Three Peaks Challenge...
Repairs for Wainwright route damaged by floods and rabbits
Walkers on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Path will soon find things easier underfoot after repairs to a flood-damaged section.
Yorkshire Dales bosses urge Tour de France visitors to take extra care
National park bosses are urging visitors to keep their dogs under control as extra crowds converge on the area for the Tour de France.
Government plans for changes on barn rules 'disastrous' for Dales
Government proposals to permit barns to be made into houses without planning permission could be disastrous for a national park, its head said.
Bonington and Hinkes tackle Yorkshire peaks with Westminster group
Two Everest summiteers tackled Yorkshire’s highest mountain in the company of parliamentarians. Cumbria resident Sir Chris Bonington and Yorkshir...
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers give thumbs-up to diverted route
Walkers tackling the arduous Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge have given the thumbs-up to a new section of the route.
Hundreds of runners will pound new path in Three Peaks Race
Hundreds of runners will find the going easier as they take part in a tough annual fell race. The Three Peaks Race will use a new section of footpa...
Wash your boots and bike wheels to avoid ash dieback say Dales bosses
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting a national park are being urged to wash their boots and bike wheels after passing through woodland.
Ticket for illegal bridleway biker after sergeant gives chase
An off-road motorcyclist was given an on-the-spot fine after a police officer gave chase to a group illegally riding on a bridleway.
Relief as national park vows to keep loos open – for now
A national park authority’s latest news will be a relief to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. All of the Yorkshire Dales public loos will be kept ...
Electric bikes plan to 'flatten' Dales hills
Visitors to a national park could soon be ‘flattening its hills’ with the help of electric bikes to help ease the strain on the muscles of getting up its gradients.