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Dales Active or Active Dales, whichever way you look at it, one thing is certain, there is an awful lot of it going on out there.
There are now over 70 Fell Races, 10 Sportives, MTB, Trail, Potholing, Triathlon, Canoeing, Climbing, Orienteering, Riding, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming and Paragliding events taking place or passing through the Yorkshire Dales every single year!
Almost at the crossroads of the country, approximately halfway between Lands End to John O’ Groats and midway on the Pennine WayandCoast to CoastNational Trails, the Yorkshire Dales can indeed rightly claim to be at the centre of Outdoor Activities in the UK!
Be inspired by the best that the Yorkshire Dales has to offer and check out the
For those of you who wish to run off the Christmas excess or would just like to build general fitness over a series of short but very interesting Fell/Cross Country runs, then this could be the series for you!
Organised by Kendal based Helm Hill, this very popular competition will be entering it’s 18thYear in 2026 and is open to both Seniors and Juniors!
An early morning hike from Bainbridge to Semerwater in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park!
Silent Trails: A 12 mile circuit of Mallerstang from Cotterdale, Yorkshire Dales -A pleasant route along the ‘High Way’ taking in Hell Gill before crossing the dale and skirting the Grisdale skyline on the return. GPX download here.OS Map: OL19
Buckden Pike from Starbotton.
A recent visit to Buckden Pike in Wharfedale (one of the Yorkshire Dales most famous peaks) on a glorious summer's evening.
Are you up for a challenge? Sign up for our 15-mile sponsored walk starting and finishing at the world famous Tan Hill Inn to raise funds for people living with dementia in your local community.
Your £20 entry includes a Breakfast Sandwich, T-Shirt, Goody Bag and Certificate.
This event is very kindly sponsored by Harris Irwin Architects.
Above the clouds in Wensleydale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park!