Archive for Yorkshire Dales National Park
Peregrine chicks take flight
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Three Peregrine chicks have taken to the air at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The youngsters are wowing visitors who can watch them performing aerial acrobatics through high-powered telescopes at a special free viewpoint…
Walkers urged to help stop spread of tree disease
Friday, November 2nd, 2012
Visitors to the nation’s National Parks are being urged to help stem the spread of a disease that is killing thousands of trees throughout Europe…
High tech trails
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Two recent projects in the Yorkshire Dales National Park demonstrate the increasing sophisticated methods being used to maintain and expand the area’s footpaths – once derided as the most severely eroded in the UK…
Facelift for riverside footpath
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Walkers on the coast to coast route through the Yorkshire Dales National Park will now find their path easier in Swaledale, thanks to members of the Ragged Robin Conservation Group…
My Walk of Life: Colin Speakman
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
The Ramblers campaigner and author looks back at more than 50 years of pioneering rights for walkers in Yorkshire, but warns that public spending cuts could undo much of the good work
Snow on show
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
With the cold weather setting in, a new exhibition at the Yorkshire Dales National Park office reminds us that it’s not all bad – with a series of beautiful images of last year’s snowy landscapes on display until the end of the year…
Cleaning up
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
A new scheme in the Yorkshire Dales National Park could see litterbugs and irresponsible dog owners facing fines or even court action…
Footpath update
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
A flood-hit footbridge has reopened to walkers, while a far-reaching £3.2 million action plan has been drawn up to deal with extensive damage to the county’s vast network of public rights of way in last November’s devastating floods…
Bridging the Ribble
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Ramblers, amblers horse riders and mountain bikers on the Pennine Bridleway National Trail will soon be able to keep dry while crossing the River Ribble – thanks to an innovative new bridge…
Town & Country
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Whether you like your walks out in the wilderness or in the heart of the city, the coming week should keep you busy – with National Parks Week coinciding with Love Parks Week and the Festival of British Archeology…