Yorkshire Dales National Park

We have two fantastic Lantern Making sessions as part of our #DarkSkies Festival at Askrigg Village Hall on 3 February 10am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 3.30 pm.
So come along and design and build your very own lantern using traditional willow and paper.
Then bring the lantern you made at the workshop, or one of your own creations, and join us for a lantern procession through the Planet Trail at Freeholders Wood by lantern light on 20 February at 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
... For more information on these events go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ydnpa-dark-ski es-events-2019
Photo credit: @stephengarnettphotography
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Why not take part in Campaign for National Parks photo competition celebrating the 70th anniversary of National Parks!
Get some beautiful shots is the snow topped hills of the Dales, they are looking very picturesque this morning.
Tag your photos with #NP70Moments to enter. Competition closes on 7 February.

Be transported into space with the Cosmos Planetarium in the beautiful setting of Ripon Cathedral on Saturday 23 February 2019 at 10am - 3pm. #DarkSkies

The shooting lodge at Newbyhead pass. Pretty as a picture

Come along and create your own interstellar masterpieces at one of our brilliant #DarkSkies craft sessions at the Dales Countryside Museum from 23 to 24 February 10am - 5pm.
For more information on go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/dark-skies -open-room-for-dark-…

Don't miss this fab event as part of our #DarkSkies Festival 2019! ✨
blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/broadrake- nightscape-photograp…

DCM tells the cover story...
Striking homemade quilts – which covered the beds of Dalesmen and women before the coming of the duvet – are to go on display at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes.
A new collaborative exhibition with The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles, “Colour and Comfort”, will open on Friday 1 February and run until 8 May 2019.
... Photos:
1. Mrs C Alderson, Eleanor and Jennifer, Black Howe Farm, Swaledale, working a quilt and stitching traditional patterns. Photo taken by Marie Hartley and Joan Ingleby and published in their 1965 book, ‘Life and Tradition in the Yorkshire Dales’. Copyright: Leeds University Collections. 2. Close up of hexagon design patchwork coverlet made in the mid-20th century by Norah Worth of Gayle. The coverlet was made using ties that had been sent to Norah Worth from all over the world by her nephew whilst on business. The central stripes feature the names of the companies that made the ties. 3. Dales Countryside Museum volunteer Maggie Townsend stitching on a quilt sleeve in preparation for the display
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We have an overwhelming number of spectacular events that are being held this year as part of the #DarkSkies Festival and this one is no different.
Observe the Dark Skies in Barbon, The Churchmouse at Barbon with Stuart Atkinson on 16 February at 7.30pm – 10.30pm.
Stuart will give a talk before going out to explore the night sky for yourself!
... For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/event/dark-ski es-in-barbon
Photo credit: Pete Collins
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Find out what five Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority staff and volunteers got up to when they travelled to Cyprus on a cultural exchange training course.
blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/five-go-to-cyp rus

Dark Skies Planetarium comes to Skipton on 16 February! #DarkSkies
Go thousands of years into the past or future, see all 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemisphere skies, zoom in on planets, examine stars in our own galaxy and other galaxies millions of light years away. Sounds so much fun!
Sessions will be running throughout the day.
... For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/dark-skies -planetarium-comes-t…
Photo credit: Pete Collins
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Wow! Dark Skies Planetarium comes to Kirkby Lonsdale on 17 February.
An Indoor Adventure to the Stars with a virtual tour of the night sky.
#DarkSkies Festivals are all about discovering, learning and enjoying the night sky and the stars you can see as a result.
... Sessions will be running throughout the day.
For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/dark-skies -planetarium-comes-t…
Photo credit: Matthew Savage
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Francis Smaller Fudge are contributing to our #DarkSkies Festival in a very unique way!
They are creating delicious dark skies fudge chocolates available to purchase throughout the Festival.
Check out their Etsy page to see all their other products: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FrancisSmallerFudge< br>

This brilliant blog, written by Helen Pollard, owner of Stage 1 Cycles in the Yorkshire Dales, showcases what opportunities the #DarkSkies Festival can offer: discovering, learning, and enjoying the stars, as well as fun events and outdoor activities.

Our #MendOurMountains project #PitchInForWhernside, repairing the Bruntscar path, is officially underway, in not the most friendly of conditions. ❄️

Come to Moonbeam on Semerwater - a forest schools session 23 February at 4pm - 6pm put on especially for the #DarkSkies Festival 2019.
There will be crafts, storytelling around a camp fire and cooking moon rocks (jacket potatoes), popping popcorn and making chocolate orange planets. (Mm Mmm!)
What could be better than gathering around a campfire on a cold February evening and cooking moon rocks?
... For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/event/moonbeam -on-semerwater
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Don’t miss out on ‘A Beginners Night Sky at Malham Cove’ on 2 March at 7pm - 9pm. #DarkSkies
Come on a journey with National Trust Rangers for a 1 mile walk to Malham Cove and a ramble through the galaxy along the way. Observe some of the constellations and sights of the night sky as you make your way to the Cove.
For more details and information on booking please go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/a-beginner s-night-sky-at-malha…
... Photo credit: Pete Collins
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Check it out, Robin Hood 'captured' at Aysgarth Falls!

Wow! Dark Skies Planetarium comes to Kirkby Lonsdale on 17 February.
An Indoor Adventure to the Stars with a virtual tour of the night sky.
#DarkSkies Festivals are all about discovering, learning and enjoying the night sky and the stars you can see as a result.
... Sessions will be running throughout the day.
For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/…/dark-skies -planetarium-comes-t…
Photo credit: Pete Collins
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Stay Lambing Live are offering a ‘Romantic Stargazing Weekend’ with a three night weekend stay at their luxury cottage in the Westmorland Dales.
View the amazing constellations from our brand new wood-fired hot-tub complete with champagne, chocolates and fresh flowers on arrival.
What an amazing way to spend a weekend! #DarkSkies
... For more information on this event go to blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/eve…/romanti c-stargazing-weekends
Photo credit: James Allinson
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having the time of our life hiking more often on the Yorkshire Dales Great National Park, got to see some of nature’s breathtaking view of the cliffs, tremendously extensive mountain ranges, landscapes, spectacular waterfalls & caves. UK got everything, I'm so bless 2b here sa arang kanindot ug gibantog nga nasod most famous & the best place in Europe

We have been for lots of days out on the Dales and are never leave without feeling in awe of something.



Some of the roads help you to imagine what it would of been like in years gone by.



Love Yorkshire

Utterly spectacular and one of my favourite places on earth. Get on out there and enjoy.

Not been there Yet,! Will be visiting UK in July.Doing a self-drive up the East coast from Lon,..So how far in-land to the York Dales, will we be from the coast??eg; from Hull Or Middlesborough etc,.. Cheers, Noel

My favourite place in England - I can't wait to get back there in a couple of weeks 💚

My absolute favorite place on this earth! Such a beautiful area with so much to do and so much history to discover. Every village has something interesting to do or see, but Hawes makes a fantastic base for exploring the Dales. Be sure to check out the sheep dog demo, and head over to the Wensleydale Heifer for the best food and service ever (and an unbelievable bonus of a ruined Knights Templar prefectory just up the hill a ways). Thank you all for preserving and protecting this downright otherworldly place. I've been obsessed with the Dales since I read the Secret Garden at ten years old, and yet nothing could prepare me for the real thing. My ridiculously high expectations were both met and exceeded! 💚🐑🍃

Maybe the most beautiful part of England. Walked the River Whatfe (8 miles) Dales Way, and breathtakingly beautiful. Loads of tea and ice cream shops as well as great pubs. Footpath's were in great condition and well signposted

Love the Dales so much we cannot keep away,5 visits up to now in 2017...a star for each wonderful experience! Stunning landscapes so dramatic,so green...out from the limestone emerge gills clear and clean...our Garden of Eden - formidable,pristine. So much natural beauty,so quiet and serene.

C. 2017 Barry Clare

Living on the edge of, and working and walking in the Yorkshire Dales, it draws me back endlessly. Discovery is around every corner, over every fell top and every drystone wall, in every village and under every weather condition. You'll never tire of it. A lifetime here will still reveal some wonder of the history, physical and human, of the area. Take your time and soak it up slowly!

Just been to see the Peregrine Falcons at Malham Cove...amazing. The people from R.S.P.B were so helpful.

It was grand 😜best 5 mile walk ever from Malham cove , up the steps and over the pavement to Gordale scar, then to Janet's floss for a fantastic swim, before tea at the lister Arms and all in the sunshine. Magical

I'm up in the Dales most weekends, either on the 3 peaks, or walking the fells. I love the place! Absolutely Fantastic!

I think a good idea to tax five time more the second houses and my town where i live is Venice where the problem is much more, people who lives in -Venice dont find in location a flat and the price to buy a house is very expensive

I just love the place. Harsh and rugged. Soft and gentle. Patterns of dry stone walls. Man made wonders of natural beauty.

I fell in love with the dales once lay eyes on this humbling amazing lovely paradise on this morning planet you appreciate the small things in life then the become the big things and n life that what what then dales does to me can't wait to visit again soon.tom

I am lucky enough to live and work in this beautiful place.Grassington just had a 40s weekend with a Spitfire in the square and a Lancaster bomber fly over.It was so so busy Everyone in the village made a massive effort Thousands came to enjoy the spectacle.Well done Grassington The weather was great too.

First trip to Malham this weekend. Absolutely shattered after 10 miles yesterday and up and down those pesky steps twice in two days!!!! Loved it!! Definitely need to go back......if only to find alternative route to the top!!!

Drone Pilots Required! We are a Free Drone Search and Rescue for Lost Dogs and need more pilots in all areas, if you could spare any free time assisting owners who have lost a dog local to your hometown could you please join the group and message admin with your details so they can add you to the map. Many Thanks Lisa - Drone SAR for Lost Dogs

Absolutely beautiful, fell in love with a vintage shop there and all the people are so friendly. There was one shop though where I think the owners thought everyone wanted to steal from them, watching everyone grrrr. Other than that everyone should go, loved it x