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Rock formations at Buckstones in Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire. The sun peeks from behind a protruding stone.
Rock formations at Buckstones in Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire. | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Countryside in Yorkshire

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll through a deer park, a spring hike in the Dales, or a bracing walk along the coast, there are lots of opportunities to stretch your legs and explore the countryside across Yorkshire. Wander through the glorious landscapes of the Dales and North York Moors and enjoy far-reaching views along the way. Here are some favourite countryside locations in the region.

Countryside in Yorkshire

Discover the many opportunities to explore the stunning natural landscapes across Yorkshire.

Family walking through the limestone country in the Yorkshire Dales. The children are climbing on rocks.
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Yorkshire Dales 

Discover the Yorkshire Dales with their rolling countryside, steep-sided valleys, heather-covered moorland and a patchwork of dry stone walls and barns.

Two adults and a child walking across a rocky foreshore at low tide with a bright blue sky on a summer day
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Yorkshire Coast 

Find out what the Yorkshire Coast has to offer, from fossil hunting and walking routes, to the villages that reveal the human history of this wild landscape.

Exploring Brimham Rocks in winter, North Yorkshire
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Brimham Rocks 

From rocks to moorland, Brimham Rocks offers a host of different of features for visitors. Take a look at the highlights of what you might see on your next visit.

Rock formation on Bridestones moor with moorland landscape in the background
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Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 

Discover fascinating rock formations hewn by the elements from Jurassic-era sedimentary rock over millennia, then spot wildlife in the surrounding Bridestones nature reserve.

A woman and two boys crossing stepping stones over a river at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire
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Hardcastle Crags 

From bats to beetles and skylarks there's ​plenty to be discovered at Hardcastle Crags, where 15 miles of paths are ready to be explored. The northern hairy wood ant can be found in the woodland here, living in giant dome shaped nests, some of which are up to six feet tall.

An adult visitor wearing a National Trust rucksack and carrying a map on the brow of a hill on Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
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Marsden Moor 

Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.

A silver National Trust Roseberry Topping omega shaped sign with a green oakleaf logo stands in front of a drystone wall with the grassy hill of Roseberry Topping behind it. A path zig zags up the slope. The sky is blue with big fluffy white clouds. Fields and hedges stretch into the distance beyond the hill.
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Roseberry Topping 

Discover what you can do around Roseberry Topping, from climbing the hill itself to seeing geological formations at Cliff Rigg Quarry and spotting wildlife such as roe deer.

Family walking through autumn leaves on Lady Lucy's Walk

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Home to abbey ruins, houses, gardens and stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.