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  North York Moors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North York Moors National Park is a National Park in the north of England.
Many visitors to the moors are engaged in outdoor pursuits, particularly walking; the parks has a network of rights of way almost 2300 km (1400 miles) in length, and most of the areas of open moorland will be open access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
The moors have a not changed much in the past 50 years, and are often used a backdrop to British television programmes and films, one of the most famous being the popular ITV series, Heartbeat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_York_Moors   (379 words)

  
 North Yorkshire England
North Yorkshire is England's largest county and one of the most rural.
The area comprises of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Vale of York and the coastal region.
Between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors lies the Vale of York with the ancient city of York itself.
www.northyorks.com   (618 words)

  
 The North York Moors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
To the north and east of the ancient walled City of York the North York Moors cover a broad area stretching from the Vale of York and the Vale of Mowbray across to the Yorkshire Coast.
Running along the northern edge of the North York Moors are the Cleveland Hills, while to the east is the Yorkshire Coast, and the popular seaside resorts of Whitby, Scarborough and Filey.
To the south of the North York Moors lie the gentler hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds.
www.north-york-moors.com /welcome.html   (130 words)

  
 North York Moors National Park on AboutBritain.com
North York Moors National Park was designated in 1952, it covers an area of 554 square miles / 1,436 square km and is the largest expanse of heather moorland in England and Wales.
North York Moors National Park stretches from Saltburn in the north to Helmsley in the south, and from the Cleveland Hills in the west to the north-east coast of England.
The North Yorkshire Moors have been inhabited since the time of early man, the evidence is to be found in the remains of ancient burial chambers, standing stones, forts and stone crosses.
www.aboutbritain.com /Articles/north-york-moors-national-park.asp   (609 words)

  
 North York Moors and Coastline - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
The North York Moors are a compact Sheep farming area which can't fail to impress the visitor with its rural tranquility.
The moors as with the North Yorkshire Dales can be accessed by air through the Teesside and Leeds/Bradford airports, by road the Moors are flanked by the A1 and A19 Highways which divide the Moors to the East and the Yorkshire Dales to the West.
The Counties north of York and over the border were not part of his Empire and remained uncounted until the first official census at the start of the nineteenth century some seven hundred years later.
www.york-moors.co.uk /north-york-moors.htm   (609 words)

  
 Visit the North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast, Northern England
Travel 18 miles through the North York Moors on the steam railway from Grosmont to Pickering, with a station at Goathland, the famous Aidensfield of the Heartbeat TV series and now a Harry Potter film location.
Visit the honey-coloured villages of the Moors, and perhaps have a meal at one of the traditional country pubs.
Within the North York Moors National Park are the high cliffs and rocky shores of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast with fishing villages, sandy beaches, and a coastline rich in natural flora and fauna.
www.lateyorkshire.co.uk /visinfo/ymc/moors.asp   (351 words)

  
 The North York Moors
The North York Moors is (are?) the largest area of heather moorland left anywhere in England and Wales today.
The North York Moors was declared a National Park in the 1950s and covers a total of 553 square miles.
Today the moors can be crossed much more easily on a small number of modern roads, but large tracts are still accessible only to walkers using the hundreds of miles of traditional public footpaths and bridleways.
www.grovesdyke.co.uk /Descriptions/north_york_moors.htm   (560 words)

  
 Stokesley Index
A hard race up and down some of the North York Moors more demanding roads and a hard 4 mile fell run to finish was made even harder by the near 30C temperature and high humidity.
However, the cycle takes in some demanding climbs onto the North York Moors.That said, if you don't mind getting out of the saddle on the bike I think you will enjoy the course as it passes through beautiful countryside.
North York Moors AC Loads of info.about local, mainly running, events.
www.duathlon.co.uk   (305 words)

  
 Best Walks - Walking North Yorks Moors
On Foot in the North York Moors, Alan Hall - The North York Moors stretch from the soaring cliffs above Robin Hood's Bay to the rising escarpment of the Cleveland Hills and are bounded by the Vales of Mowbray, York and Pickering.
North York Moors (Ordnance Survey/AA Leisure Guide) - A full A-Z gazetteer of information on some of the most beautiful areas in Britain and present ten walks and two car tours, plus information for cyclists.
Teashop Walks on the North York Moors and Coast, M Reid - 25 circular walks of between 3 and 6 miles.
www.bestwalks.com /yorkmoorsbooks.htm   (2068 words)

  
 North Yorkshire Moors Hike: Introduction
The North Yorkshire Moors (NYM) are a plateau of moorland bounded by the Hambleton and Cleveland Hills on the west and the North Sea on the east.
This area is contained within the North York Moors National Park and is one of the most varied national parks in England.
In the North of England : The Yorkshire Moors and Dales by Robin Whiteman and Rob Talbot (photographer).
www.geocities.com /ianfisk/nym/nym01.html   (567 words)

  
 North York Moors - tourist information guide to holiday accommodation, activities, attractions, historic sites.
In the North York Moors is found England's largest expanse of heather covered moorland, bounded on the eastern fringe by a dramatic coastline with some of England's highest cliffs.
On the moors there are standing stones belonging to every age - stone crosses from the 7th century onwards; boundary stones, memorial stones and guideposts.
The moors are crossed by unfenced roads on the riggs or ridges, affording fine views of the dales.
www.touristnetuk.com /ne/nym   (1198 words)

  
 National Parks - North York Moors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
From the high ridges there are far-reaching views over farmed dales and forests, and in late summer the heather flowers turn the moors into a carpet of vivid purple.
The eastern boundary of the Park is a 42 km stretch of Heritage Coast, with high cliffs and wide, sweeping bays.
Villages high on the Moors, such as Goathland, or close to the River Esk, such as Lealholm, are welcoming and popular places to visit.
www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/national_parks/northyorkmoors.asp   (359 words)

  
 North Yorkshire Cottages
North Yorkshire Cottages is a small, family-owned business, managed and operated by Chrissie Priestman and Dave Pearson.
We currently have two diverse properties – ‘Sea Gal’ and ‘Moor View’ both of which are ideally situated for walkers and mountain bikers, as well as those seeking a relaxing break.
Both properties are perfect for exploring the picturesque Esk Valley (Heartbeat Country), the North Yorkshire Moors, the Yorkshire Dales and the Captain Cook Maritime Heritage.
www.northyorkshirecottages.com   (223 words)

  
 North York Moors - Walking Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The North York Moors National Park is an area of breathtaking beauty.
A potent mix of heather-clad moors, secluded dales and a rugged coastline it provides a superb area for walkers to explore.
Despite having many square miles of moorland the North York Moors is the most wooded of England's National Parks.
www.walkingbritain.co.uk /regions/nyorks.shtml   (463 words)

  
 Yorkshire
Nevertheless, the region of the North of England which comprises the old areas of the former North, West and East Ridings will always be known to its loyal residents as "Yorkshire" - whatever new boundaries are imposed by the powers-that-be.
Major cities include Bradford, Leeds, the ancient walled City of York (capital of both Roman and Viking Britain) in the Vale of York, Sheffield in South Yorkshire, and the port of Hull (on the Humber Estuary of the Yorkshire Coast).
Yorkshire is famous for many things, including Yorkshire Pudding, cricket, real ale, sheep farming, wool, and of course the hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and Bronte Country in the west, and the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds as well as the frequently spectacular coastline of the Yorkshire Coast to the east.
www.yorkshire-info.com   (392 words)

  
 North York Moors National Park : Introduction | Frommers.com
The moors, on the other side of the Vale of York, have a wild beauty all their own, quite different from that of the dales.
Bounded on the east by the North Sea, it embraces a 1,440-sq.-km (554-sq.-mile) area, which has been preserved as a national park.
If you're looking for a hot, sunny beach vacation where the warm water beckons, the North Yorkshire Coast isn't for you -- the climate is cool because of the brisk waters of the North Sea.
frommers.com /destinations/northyorkmoorsnationalpark/0536010001.html   (292 words)

  
 Walking in the North York Moors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The North York Moors, located in North-Eastern England, are a large tract of heather moors interrupted by valleys of rural calm.
Among the moors lie small stone cottages and the beautiful monastic ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.
Superb walking trails are over former railway lines and packhorse trails where ancient stone crosses mark the routes used by travelers for centuries.
www.teacherstravel.com /HF/hfuk/NorthYork.htm   (262 words)

  
 North York Moors AC - home page
North York Moors AC also secured the ladies team prize with Cath Worth and Caroline Pollard successfully defending their title with a time of 5hr 6 mins despite Caroline having a "poor run".
Ian has kindly written one of his informative and frank 'first person' reports which makes you feel like you were actually there.....
Heather Monro (Durham City Harriers) and Hannah Wootton (North Shields Poly) had a much closer contest on the women's event with Heather getting away in the latter stages (more).
www.nym.ac   (637 words)

  
 BBC News | ENGLAND | North York Moors reopen
Large parts of the North York Moors are being reopened to walkers on Monday after the area's sheep were declared free of foot-and-mouth.
Walkers were absent from the moors between February and mid-September when limited guided walks were introduced.
Ramblers were allowed into parts of the moor from 19 September on guided walks, provided they followed strict disinfectant procedures.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/uk/england/newsid_1572000/1572206.stm   (430 words)

  
 North York Moors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
To the west lies the mighty bulk of the Cleveland Hills while to the east are the rugged cliffs of the Heritage Coast.
Settlements are few and far between in the North York Moors: indeed, there may have been more people living here in the Bronze Age (1500-500 BC) than there are now, judging by the 3,000 or so `howes' (burial mounds) that have been discovered.
It stands nine feet tall, lies atalmost precisely the geographical centre of the moors and has been adopted by the North York Moors National Park as its emblem.
www.travelpublishing.co.uk /HiddenPlacesYorkshire/NorthYorkMoors/NorthYorkMoorsMain.htm   (671 words)

  
 York Minster, North York Moors Railway, North Yorkshire National Park England, UK
York is truly a beautiful city with a complex and long history.
York hosts various festivals throughout the year, and is packed with great restaurants, pubs and clubs for the ultimate entertainment.
The North York Moors Centre is one of the key National Park Centres, located in the Esk Valley.
www.iknow-yorkshire.co.uk /tourist_information/north_yorkshire/all_north_yorkshire/north_yorkshire.htm   (589 words)

  
 Cycling in North York Moors
The North York Moors is recognised as one of the very best areas for cycling in England.
As well as the Moor to Sea cycle route, there are a number of other cross-country cycle trails around the National Park.
Other cycle routes utilising dismantled railways can be found around the North York Moors, belying the Moors’ industrial heritage.
www.moortoseacycle.net /content.php?cID=3&mID=13   (182 words)

  
 North Yorkshire Moors accommodation and tourist guide for holidays in the Moors National Park!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is one of the most popular places to visit in England; enjoy the clean air, spectacular coastline and scenic moors in a bed and breakfast, cosy cottage, hotel or tranquil campsite, and you'll be back again soon!
If you fancy a change during your stay, the historic city of York and the east coast resorts of Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and Bridlington or the are only a short, scenic drive away.
The eastern edge of theNorth York Moors National Park borders the North Sea with a spectacular and rugged 26 mile heritage coast line.
www.northyorkshiremoors.uk-stay.com   (562 words)

  
 Amsterdam and North York Moors Trip
It is therefore no wonder that when St. Hilda built her abbey in Whitby thus having a profound impact on the local region and its economy over time that the monks would build causeways to ease a pilgrims (and others) way.
Ralph thought dying cold and alone on the moors was a terrible way to go and had a stone mason build a cross that had it its top a small well.
The heather is burned now and then (12-15 years for grouse moors; 6-8 years for sheep moors) to cut it down to size.
www.speakeasy.org /~krk/travels/Amsterdam_UK_7-2000/diaryContent.html   (18783 words)

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