Recreation in the Yorkshire Dales
Walking
More and more people are discovering the pleasures of country
walking, and this is definitely the best way to experience
the Dales. Up hill, down dale, and alongside rivers and streams,
the Dales provides some of the best scenic walking in the
country. The finest long-distance walks also pass through
the Dales, including the Pennine Way, Coast to Coast Walk,
the Dales Way and the Ribble Way.
Cycling
A network of byways and bridleways and other routes allow
cyclists to enjoy traffic-free pedalling. The Yorkshire Dales
and Cumbria Cycleways utilise quiet roads throughout the region.
Climbing
The limestone scars and grindstone crags provide a challenge
to climbers of all abilities.
Potholing
The limestone regions of the Dales are riddled with intricate
systems of underground caverns and passages, which are accessible
to experienced cavers. Others can safely investigate the show
caves of Ingleborough, White Scar and Stump Cross.
Fishing 
The Wharfe, Nidd, Swale, Ure and Ribble are just a few of
the rivers that provide excellent sport for anglers. Day and
week tickets are available for many stretches of water.
Wildlife
From the traditional wild-flower meadows of Swaledale to
the windswept moor-tops, there is a wide variety of wildlife
habitats. What the Dales have to offer in abundance is peace
and quiet, so visitors can forget the bustle of the city and
adapt to the less hurried pace of country life.
Museums
Throughout the region are a number of local museums which
reveal, through their fascinating and extensive collections,
what life in the Dales was like in by-gone days.
