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Wild places in Yorkshire and the Humber
Dales, moorland, coastal habitats and wetland reserves.
Start with a place that interests you, then check the individual guide for parking, surfaces, walking options and facilities. A whole park can contain very different visits, so choose a specific arrival point and an outing that suits your energy.
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Yorkshire Dales National Park
Read the guide and use the official links to plan a visit that suits you.
Explore Yorkshire Dales National ParkNorth York Moors National Park
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Explore North York Moors National ParkFar Ings Nature Reserve
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Explore Far Ings Nature ReserveDenso Marston Nature Reserve
Between the River Aire and a working factory, Denso Marston Nature Reserve offers woodland, ponds and meadow below Baildon. Created on washland in the early 1990s, this compact wildlife space shows how an industrial setting can also make room for nature.
Explore Denso Marston Nature ReserveSt Nicks
At St Nicks in York, trees, meadow and scrub have replaced a former landfill site. It is a local nature reserve with an unusually clear story of recovery, offering a wildlife pause within the city rather than a journey into distant countryside.
Explore St NicksA visit at your own pace
Choose the part of a place that interests you most. Check its opening, surfaces, parking and essential facilities before travelling. Our guides distinguish published access information from details that still need checking.
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