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Yorkshire Dales: tips and FAQs
Consigli locali e domande frequenti
Consigli locali
Consigli per la visita
Busy car parks
The park authority says its Malham, Horton-in-Ribblesdale and Aysgarth Falls car parks tend to be the busiest; have a back-up plan.
Use the train
Settle–Carlisle line stations such as Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Ribblehead, Dent and Garsdale are the start of many walks.
Malham in one walk
Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove are all within a short distance of Malham village and can be linked on foot.
Step-free walks
The park publishes 'Miles without Stiles' routes for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs.
Caves need care
White Scar Cave and Stump Cross Caverns are show caves; leave wild caves to experienced, equipped groups.
FAQ
Domande frequenti
Where is Yorkshire Dales?
Yorkshire Dales is in Yorkshire, England. Limestone country: Malham, Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Three Peaks. Nearby stops and stations include Skipton station, Settle station, Ribblehead station.
How long do I need in Yorkshire Dales?
Da due a quattro giorni. Calcolate più tempo se volete mangiare fuori o visitare diverse attrazioni.
Quali sono le attrazioni principali?
Highlights include Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss. See the Things to do page for more.
Come arrivare?
Nearby: Skipton station (Northern from Leeds and Bradford on the Airedale line); Settle station (Northern on the Settle–Carlisle line); Ribblehead station (Northern on the Settle–Carlisle line); DalesBus (All-year buses Skipton to Grassington and Buckden; Saturday and summer extras). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Dove mangiare e bere?
We list 28 places to eat and drink in and around Yorkshire Dales, with filters to help you choose.
Dove dormire?
Elenchiamo 17 hotel e altre strutture ricettive nelle vicinanze. Conviene verificare disponibilità e prezzi con ciascuna struttura.
Is Yorkshire Dales accessible?
L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.
While you are here
Things to see in Yorkshire Dales
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Malham Cove
Curved limestone cliff a kilometre north of Malham, formed by a meltwater waterfall after the last Ice Age, with limestone pavement on top.
Ribblehead Viaduct
Midland Railway viaduct carrying the Settle–Carlisle line across Batty Moss, the longest structure on the line.
Whernside
The highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the highest point in North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire
More areas to explore
Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay
Harbour town at the mouth of the Esk, with the abbey, Captain Cook and Dracula
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Scarborough
Two sandy bays, a castle headland and the resort that grew from a spa
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Harrogate & Knaresborough
Victorian spa town with gardens and baths, and the Nidd gorge at Knaresborough
Apri la mini guida →Crediti fotografici
- Grassington: Pauline E, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Malham Cove: Raymond Knapman, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Ribblehead Viaduct: Andy Beecroft, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Whernside: The original uploader was Cyberdemon007 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay: ianpudsey, CC BY 3.0, source
- Scarborough: derek dye, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Harrogate & Knaresborough: David Rogers, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- North York Moors: JThomas, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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