Across the UK’s uplands, sheeps are steadily vanishing from hillsides and dinner tables alike, as flock numbers, meat consumption, and farmer income all continue to fall. πŸ‘πŸ“‰ https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/03/29/sheep-farming-declines-in-yorkshire-dales-uk/ #sheep #lambs #yorkshiredales

Raptor persecution remains a serious and persistent wildlife crime in the UK despite than 70 years of supposed legal protection. The Yorkshire Dales is one of the worst affected places. Friends of the Dales is asking people to sign their petition to try and get the government to do more. Sign here https://friendsofthedales.org.uk/campaigns/eyes-on-the-skies-petition

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Eyes on the Skies - Petition - Friends of the Dales

Sign Our Petition – and help stop the criminal killing of Birds of Prey Please sign our petition to help put an end to the ongoing persecution and criminal killing of birds of prey. We are asking Mary Creagh CBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Nature, for three key reforms to better protect these ... Read more

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This is a relatively short #YorkshireDales walk from Rylstone to Boss Moor via the pretty village of Hetton, with an opportunity for a pub lunch at the Devonshire Arms at Cracoe. En route you get great views. Majority on clear tracks/lanes. See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/YorkshireDales/Rylstone%20to%20Boss%20Moor/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Rylstone%20to%20Boss%20Moor.htm
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This popular walk from Buckden is one of the nicest in the #YorkshireDales. For relatively little effort, the views are superb, extending along Wharfedale, Langstrothdale and across to Buckden Pike.  See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/YorkshireDales/BuckdentoYockenthwaite/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Buckden%20to%20Yockenthwaite.htm

Hebden suspension bridge reopened early. From Facebook today.

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This relatively easy walk takes in some fine limestone scenery including the famous Kilnsey Crag, the dramatic limestone gorge Conistone Dib, the village of Grassington and Linton Falls. It’s a great walk for a #YorkshireDales first timer. See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/YorkshireDales/LintonandKilnseycircular/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Linton%20and%20Kilnsey%20Circular.htm

Hebden Suspension Bridge on the Dalesway will be closed from 19–23 March 2026 for essential repair work.
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https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/dales-way-bridge-to-close-for-repairs/

Dales Way bridge to close for repairs - Yorkshire Dales National Park

A well used pedestrian crossing over the River Wharfe will be closed for a period of five days later this month. Hebden Suspension Bridge in Craven requires some essential repairs, […]

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