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Home > Yorkshire Dales National Park The Yorkshire Dales National Park was established in 1954, and has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. It is a special place – a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation, peaceful relaxation and a haven for wildlife. Covering an area of 1,762 square kilometres (680 square miles), the National Park is located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria. It is 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east. The Yorkshire Dales is one of a family of National Parks in the UK and is administered by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Their job is to: Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park; and Promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the area by the public. In carrying out their duties, the Authority is also required to: Seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities within the National Park. Here are some links to the Yorkshire Dales National Park which expand on the vast range of their responsibilities. Looking after: All about their work looking after the National Park and helping people to access and enjoy it. Also for jobs and volunteering. Living in: Lots of information for residents on the Planning Service, advice and assistance offered by the Authority, the Sustainable Development Fund and community consultation. Learning about: The special qualities of the National Park, wildlife and the historic environment, education, facts and figures and news. Enjoying: How to get there, where to go for information, how to enjoy the National Park and the 'Dales Countryside Museum'. A more detailed map of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, can be viewed at their GIS system on the National Parks Portal website.   Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Website back With Thanks to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority ˆ top

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