Yorkshire Dales facts for kids
The Yorkshire Dales is a beautiful area in Northern England. People often just call it "the Dales." It's mostly in the historic county of Yorkshire.
Most of this area is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This special park was created in 1954. The Dales is one of twelve National Parks in England and Wales.
The name "Dales" comes from an old Danish word for "valley." So, the Yorkshire Dales is a collection of river valleys with hills all around them. Today, the Dales are found in three modern counties: North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Cumbria.
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What are the Yorkshire Dales?
The Yorkshire Dales is a large area of countryside. It has rolling hills, green valleys, and many small villages. It's known for its stunning natural beauty.
People love to visit the Dales for many reasons. They come to hike, cycle, and explore the outdoors. The area is also famous for its unique dry-stone walls and traditional farms.
Exploring the Dales
The Dales are a great place for adventures. You can find many walking paths and trails. Some popular spots include waterfalls like Janet's Foss.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks are also in the Dales. These are three tall mountains: Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-ghent. Many hikers try to climb all three in one day.
The landscape of the Dales was shaped by glaciers long ago. This created the deep valleys and limestone hills we see today.
Famous Dales and Villages
Each valley in the Yorkshire Dales has its own name. Many of them are very well known. Here are some of the main ones:
- Arkengarthdale
- Birkdale
- Bishopdale
- Coverdale
- Dentdale
- Garsdale
- Langstrothdale
- Littondale
- Malhamdale
- Nidderdale
- Ribblesdale
- Swaledale
- Wensleydale
- Wharfedale
Many small, charming villages are found in these dales. They often have old stone houses and traditional pubs. These villages are perfect places to stop and relax.
Related pages
- Bolton Castle
- Skipton
- Settle-Carlisle Railway
- List of peaks in the Yorkshire Dales
Images for kids
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Swaledale from Kisdon Hill.
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A typical village in the agricultural area of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Tourists approaching a field barn in Muker.
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A traditional pub in Hawes, North Yorkshire.
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A small section of Aysgarth Falls.
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Gaping Gill, a famous cave system.
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Typical Dales barn, near Selside.
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Ingleborough as seen from the peat bog below.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional de Yorkshire Dales para niños
