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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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Our Dark Skies Festival with the @yorkshiredales.org.uk is just one month away and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of the night sky 🌌

Take a look at the full programme: https://www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/

📸 Chris Whiles

#DarkSkiesFestival2026
A vibrant display of the Northern Lights in the night sky, featuring shades of green and red, with silhouettes of trees in the foreground.
January 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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On Waterfall Wednesday we're sharing this short clip of Wain Wath Force on the river Swale, just upstream from Keld.

#YorkshireDales #WaterfallWednesday #StepIntoNature
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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30 people have completed the Community Champion training as part of the Championing National Parks for Everyone programme🥳

Learn more about the project here👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/living-and-working/learning-and-engagement-2/our-projects/championing-national-parks/
January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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It's the 150th anniversary of the Settle-Carlisle railway, which opened for passengers in 1876. The final stone of the Ribblehead Viaduct, which was designed by John Sydney Crossley of the Midland Railway, had been laid by the end of 1874.

#TuesdayThoughts #YorkshireDales
A long stone railway viaduct with multiple tall arches stretches across a grassy rural landscape under a bright blue sky, with a train traveling along the top of the bridge.
January 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Each morning we open a window to the Dales and share some of our favourite views, like this of Pendragon Castle in Mallerstang Dale.

📸 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature
Sunlight beams through a tall arched window in ancient stone ruins surrounded by green grass and a leafless tree at dusk.
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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We currently have a rare opportunity for you to join the National Park as an Access Ranger. This role is based at Orton, near Tebay and has arisen because the current post-holder has progressed internally. More 👇

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

#YorkshireDales #Hiring
National Park ranger in a black jacket and beanie hat is holding a stick as he walks down a hill, facing a green National Authority ranger vehicle on a snowy landscape.
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Each morning we open a window to the Dales and share some of our favourite views, like this of Winskill meadows and farmhouse, near Langcliffe

📸 Paul Harris | #YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature
Sunlit rolling green hills with stone walls and scattered trees under a soft golden sky at sunset.
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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This winter marks a special moment for one of the world’s most celebrated railway journeys - the Settle–Carlisle line - now proudly celebrating 150 years of passenger services. We’re proud to celebrate its history, its landscapes, and enduring role as a gateway to the Dales.
A two‑car passenger train travels along a rural railway line on a bright, clear day. The train passes beside a dry‑stone wall and wire fence, with a gravel path running parallel to the tracks. Rolling hills and open countryside stretch into the distance under a cloudless blue sky.
January 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Each morning we open a window to the Dales and share some of our favourite views, like this of Kilnsey Crag in Wharfedale.

📸 Andy Kay | #YorkshireDales #StepIntoNature
Lush green fields with scattered trees and a stone house nestled near a towering cliff under a cloudy sky.
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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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