Picturesque, tranquil, wonderful, the North York Moors are a breath of fresh air. Comprising over 1,400 miles of natural beauty, this enchanting region is home to heather moorland, pine forests, rolling hills and shimmering coastline, not to mention badgers, roe deer and hawks. Look closer and you'll discover historic abbeys, castles and priories, traditional pubs and 'hidden' villages and hamlets.

Walking, cycling and horse riding could have been invented for the North York Moors. Pull on your walking boots and you can explore breathtaking coastal paths, steep-sloped valleys and fragrant pine forests in the same day. Take to the trees on a rope swing in Dalby Forect, or hire a bike and explore a landscape of ruins, legends and endless horizons. And when you're ready to take a break, set a course for the charming market towns of Malton or Pickering and a hearty pub lunch.

Spend some time in the National Park and you'll quickly see that the North York Moors is a pretty special place. History and nature have combined to give us an amazingly vibrant landscape, rich in heritage and wildlife – an inspiring place to visit.

Discover the wonder of ancient trees to their wild birds of prey. There's plenty of information if you want to dig deeper into any aspect of the North York Moors by clicking the link below.

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