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Young people

The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers adventure, fun and learning for under-25s and these web pages can help you make the most of the area.

You should also explore the rest of the website as there’s a lot of information relevant to you. Find out about events, things to see and do, lists of activities and information on how the National Park is kept a special place.

You should also make sure you know how to stay safe in the countryside and understand the countryside code - are you prepared for the weather and do you know how to keep in touch as mobile reception is very poor in many areas?

Have a look at our fact files for what to bring and what to wear.

We'd love to hear about what you get up to in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Join us on facebook or twitter to share your stories, images or suggestions on must-see places and must-do activities.

Wild Wednesdays

School holiday Wednesdays are turning WILD in the National Park this year!

How to go wild!

We're holding free drop in activities from 11am to 3pm at:

  • 4 April - Bolton Abbey

  • 11 April - Aysgarth Falls

  • 25 July - Bolton Abbey – stream dipping

  • 1 August - Malham – stream dipping

  • 8 August - Bolton Abbey – stream dipping

  • 15 August - Aysgarth – stream dipping

  • 22 August - Bolton Abbey – stream dipping

  • 29 August - Malham – stream dipping

  • 31 October - Aysgarth Falls,

and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. You could try your hand at stream dipping (bring your wellies!) or make a home for wildlife - each Wild Wednesday will be different so come and discover the National Park with us.

Exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park can start at a young age! A young explorer of the
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Children must bring an adult, but don’t worry, there will be lots for your grown ups to do when you arrive - we won’t let them get bored.

Provision will be made for wheelchair users, people with limited mobility or a sensory impairment, and for those with learning disabilities. Contact Catherine Kemp to find out more on 01756 751623.

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Malham Cove, © Príamo Melo.
Hardraw Force waterfall, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.
Swaledale sheep, © Britainonview.
Hay meadow in Malham, © Rick at Fortybelowzero.

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