North York Moors National Park


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North York Moors National Park

The Yorkshire Moors are in the county of Yorkshire,UK. They are world famous for their picturesque views and history

Understand

Located in North Yorkshire, the Moors are a national park regulated by the North York Moors National Park Authority. In contrast to National Parks in some other countries, the North York Moors are not public land and The National Park status, which it

A View of the North York Moors

received in 1952, prevents inappropriate development.

Displaying a range of stunning landscapes: heather-clad hills, woodland, impressive sea cliffs and secluded beaches; this area is one of the gems of Britain. At 554 square miles and with more than 1,400 miles of paths and tracks to choose from it really is worth a lengthy stay to truly enjoy the many faces of this part of the world.

History

The history of the North Yorkshire Moors can be explored through the many prehistoric sites found dotted around the park including remains of burial chambers, forts and one of the tallest landmarks; a 25-foot standing stone in Runston churchyard near Bridlington, which is estimated to be 3-4000 years old.

Landscape

The North York Moors are a plateau, or table-land, with a sudden drop-off to the north, west and south, and sea-cliffs to the east. The plateau is covered with tree-less moor, interspersed with narrow valleys.

Flora and fauna

As one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the UK, this plant undoubtedly dominates the landscape and the moors change colour throughout the months of the year depending on the type that is in bloom. A variety of bog plants and heathland plants can also be found.

Merlin, Golden Plover, Red Grouse, Curlew, Lapwing, Ring Ouzel and Adder can all be found on the North Yorkshire Moors.

Location and transport

To the east the area is clearly defined by the impressive cliffs of the North Sea coast. The northern and western boundaries are defined by the steep scarp slopes edging the Tees lowlands and the Vale of Mowbray. To the south lies the Vale of Pickering.

Four roads cross the moors from north to south. In the east the A171 joins Whitby and Scarborough. Further inland, the A169 runs between Pickering and Whitby. More centrally, a minor road departs from the A170 at Keldholme and passes through Castleton before joining the A171 which connects Whitby and Guisborough. The most westerly route is the B1257 connecting Helmsley to Stokesley. The A170 from Thirsk to Scarborough marks the southern boundary of the moors area.


	There is an east-west branch line rail link from Whitby to Middlesbrough in the north and the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway runs from Pickering to Grosmont with a link to Whitby. The Moorsbus Network offers an alternative way around the North York Moors, instead of using private cars.


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