Recreation Sports & Activities

Walking

The dales offer visitors miles of excellent paths to explore Britains most spectacular countryside. This is perfect walking country for all the family.

Cycling

The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way is a 210km (130mile), 6-day circular route starting and finishing in Skipton.

Climbing

There are countless possibilities for climbing in the Yorkshire Dales. Limestone and gritstone crags offer challenges at all levels.

Caving

For the experienced, there are many kilometres of caves and potholes under the Yorkshire Dales. Guided tours are available at public show caves.

Water Sports

Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking watersports take place on Grimwith and Embsay reservoirs, and at Semer Water in the Yorkshire Dales.

Horse Riding

Crossed by hundreds of quiet country lanes and bridleways, the Dales are suitable for horse and pony riders. The 52-mile Settle Loop is part of new 560km (350 mile) long National Trail, The Pennine Bridleway.

Fishing and Angling

A comprehensive range of fishing in the Yorkshire Dales includes the main rivers, reservoirs, still waters and canals.

Orienteering

Maps, compasses and running shoes, orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate their way over varied terrain between control points marked on a route map. Competitions take place in the Dales throughout the year.

Fell Running

Most agricultural shows and events in the Dales have an associated fell race. This popular dales activity includes the Yorkshire 3 peaks fell race is one of the best known in the UK.