Tavelling to and around the Yorkshire Dales
One thing you realise soon after your arrival in the Yorkshire Dales is that there is an awful lot of uphill and down dale to be done, either on foot or in a car. Both require a certain amount of concentration and effort. Your reward is the fabulous views that you encounter.
- Towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales - with places to visit in the Dales
Numerous country lanes and footpaths intersect the Dales, most of which are very well signposted. Click between Terrain, Satellite and Map view to find nearest towns in and around the Yorkshire Dales.
- The M6 motorway runs down the west side of the Yorkshire Dales, the A1 to the east.
- The A65 and A59 border the south of the Dales, the A66 the north of the Dales.
- The Yorkshire Dales are easily accessible for the large populations of the major cities of Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle - easily possible for a day trip although it's always preferable to make life easy and stay overnight.
Take a look at accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales for a suitable place to stay.