The Yorkshire Dales is one of the most diverse and rich landscapes in the British Isles. Limestone interlaces with sweeping and rolling fells, and dramatic peaks arise from its plains. There are caverns that stretch for miles under the surface, abundant flora and fauna that thrive in this unique environment and the hardiest of local folk who eke out a living in unison with their surroundings.

This equilibrium is harnessed and interwoven by a revered heritage that not only stretches back hundreds of years but is retained, protected and celebrated today.

In this book, we explore fifty of these magical places and discover what makes the Yorkshire Dales a unique place to live in and visit. See the majestic Skipton Castle, enjoy the splendour of Bolton Abbey and take in the fascinating views and history from the three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. Compare this to the tragedy and triumph of Ribblehead Viaduct. Follow the underground routes overground at Clapham and The Churns and find out the secrets of life in Dent, Malham, Settle and Gunnerside.

Discover some of this area’s secrets and treasures and learn the fascinating history behind them with this handy guide.

• Over 20,000

  people live in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and it attracts 12.6 million

  day visitors and 1.39 million staying visitors every year

• ITV’s The

  Dales with Adrian Edmondson has been running for three series

• Full-colour

  photographs accompany the locations along with fascinating historical insights

• Reviews in

  the local press

• The perfect

  book to stock in tourist outlets in the dales, especially in Skipton,

  Ingleborough, Whernside, Dent, Sedbergh, Settle, Malham, Hawes and Gunnerside.