The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a 2,178 square kilometre national park in Northern England that is largely found in North Yorkshire, but also extends into Cumbria and Lancashire.
Designated in 1954 and later extended in 2016, the park is widely regarded as one the UK's most beautiful regions, with sweeping river valleys and rolling hills.
Famed for its striking landscapes, the National Park comprises a mosaic of habitats ranging from species rich hay meadows and calcareous grasslands to oak woodlands, blanket bog and heathlands. These habitats subsequently support a diverse range of species with notable populations of red squirrel, brown hare, upland breeding birds such as black grouse and ring ouzel, and locally scarce invertebrates such as the Northern brown argus butterfly.
Ideal for viewing: red squirrel, badger, black grouse, little owl, dipper
Where: North-west England, United Kingdom
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a haven for red squirrels in the North of England. Join us on this 3-day photography workshop led by Kevin Morgans, where there will be multiple opportunities to seek and photograph these incredible creatures in the best light, alongside other mammals and birds.
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Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 3 days
from £995
Trip type:
Group Tour
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The Stone House Hotel is a Grade II listed building with a classic country house feel. Situated in an acre of old English gardens near the charming market town of Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the hotel makes for a convenient and comfortable stay in the national park.
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