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Yorkshire Dales National Park
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The Dales has many moods; wild, windswept, calm, peaceful, with valleys of hay meadows, dry stone walls and barns. One of the country’s most picturesque places. The official National Park Authority BlueSkySocial account
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📢 We’re looking to recruit a new Governance and Compliance Officer to help drive transparency, accountability and high standards across the Authority. Interested? Find out more and apply 👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/vacancies/

📸 Stephen Garnett | #YorkshireDales
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Morning, and happy Friday! If you're planning to spend time in the National Park this weekend, please:

🌧 Be weather prepared
🚮 Take all your litter home
🤝 Respect the land. Respect the community. Respect each other

And have a great weekend 🙂

📷 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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We want to ensure our socials stay a welcoming place for all. Our Social Media House Rules help keep our staff safe from abuse and keep our channels welcoming, respectful and open to good chats!👇

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January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Pasture for Life is working with farmers across the Dales to boost biodiversity and farm profits through the FiPL funded Pasture & Profit programme. By sharing real world pasture management, they’re helping protect vital grasslands and upland farms.

#YorkshireDales #FiPL #RegenerativeFarming #DEFRA
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Rush hour in Hawes last month 🐑🐑🐑

📸 J.R. Hopper & Co. | #YorkshireDales #Farming #Hawes

January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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2026 is the 150th anniversary of the #SettleCarlisleRailway. To showcase the line, banners have been installed at stations with a QR code to a new points of interest app 👇

Apple - https://ow.ly/69NV50XNyTr
Google Play - https://ow.ly/UlpX50XNyTv

#AvantiWestCoast #YorkshireDales
January 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Welcome to the sixth episode of FiPL Farm Diaries. In this episode we hear from farmers passionate about protecting one of our most iconic species - the curlew.

📻 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5THEbpKaIwx2aG9qwjlXVq?si=ndz4E5nDSr2sQJsYVMYmdQ
📺 Visualised - https://youtu.be/YpwE58QclfQ
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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For the first Waterfall Wednesday of 2026 we've this view of the lower falls at Aysgarth.

#YorkshireDales #WaterfallWednesday #StepIntoNature
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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A reminder to make use of our free online listings service for any 2026 events. Also, events listed by Friday 16 January will also be considered for inclusion in 'The Visitor' 👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events/community/add

📸 Stephen Garnett | #YorkshireDales #Events
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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We have an opportunity to join the Ranger Service as an Access Ranger based at Orton, near Tebay. The current post-holder has progressed internally, reflecting our commitment to development and progression👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/vacancies/

#YorkshireDales #Hiring #Jobs
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Each morning we open a window to the Dales and share some of our favourite views, like this farmer moving brightly coloured livestock along Long Shaw/Bellow Hill in Wensleydale.

#YorkshireDales
A flock of sheep blocking a rural road near stone cottages under a clear blue sky. The sheep all have various coloured markings on their backs.
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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We’re looking for an experienced Governance & Compliance Officer to join our Corporate Services Team at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. More 👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/vacancies/

#YorkshireDales #Jobs #Hiring
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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And on the twelfth and final Dale of Christmas it's... Swaledale.

#YorkshireDales #Swaledale

January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Avanti West Coast services are operating along the Settle Carlisle line while Network Rail carries out bridge replacement work. Download the new Traxplorer App to discover landmarks, attractions and scenery along the way 👇

Apple: https://ow.ly/69NV50XNyTr
Google Play: https://ow.ly/UlpX50XNyTv
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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The 12 Dales of Christmas continues. And on the eleventh Dale it's... Wensleydale

📸 Mark Sadler | #YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
A wide landscape view of a green rural valley with rolling fields, stone walls, and clusters of trees. Low-lying mist stretches horizontally across the middle of the scene, partially covering distant hills. The sky above is partly cloudy with patches of bright blue breaking through.
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Looking for a walk tomorrow? How about a visit to the Hoffmann Kiln at Langcliffe.

The festive break is the perfect time to escape the house, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the open countryside.

#YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature #Walking
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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The 12 Dales of Christmas continues. And on the tenth Dale it's... Wharfedale

📸 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
January 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Looking for a walk tomorrow? How about a visit to Ivelet Bridge in Swaledale?

The festive break is the perfect time to escape the house, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the open countryside.

#YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature #Walking
January 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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The 12 Dales of Christmas continues. And on the ninth Dale it's... Littondale

📸 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
Vast green meadow dotted with yellow wildflowers stretches toward rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Looking for a walk tomorrow? How about Ribblehead? And you can go by train!

The festive break is the perfect time to escape the house, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the open countryside.

#YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature #Walking
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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2026 is the 150th anniversary of the Settle-Carlisle railway. And from today Avanti West Coast services will be running along it. Check out the new Traxplorer App - a guide to what to look out for

Apple - https://ow.ly/yEB250XNyTs
Google - https://ow.ly/7Fyi50XNyTq

Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉

And our 12 Dales of Christmas continues. On the eighth Dale it's... Garsdale and a Flying Scotsman! 🚂

#YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Welcome to the fifth episode of FiPL Farm Diaries. In this episode we focus on practical habitat creation and 3 land managers who are restoring ponds, wetlands, and meadows

📻 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bChjn33Wmak4XZkL1tNUl?si=GjFAji2OQy2VO936gAI24Q

#YorkshireDales #FiPL #Defra
December 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Welcome to our 12 Dales of Christmas. On the seventh Dale it's... Dentdale 🚂

#YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Welcome to our 12 Dales of Christmas. On the sixth Dale it's... Widdale.

📸 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #12DalesOfChristmas
Snow-covered farm buildings nestled in a vast, rolling countryside under a pastel-colored sky at dawn.
December 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM