The National Park is located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Its a special place and has a wide range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. 

Its a fantastic outdoor area for recreation and peaceful relaxation and a great haven for wildlife.

Covering an area of 1,762 square kilometres, the National Park is located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Small villages and farms cling to the sides of valleys and river banks, this is sheep country and the open fields are criss-crossed by patterns of dry stone walls marking the field boundaries. The high ridge of the Pennine Range looms over the landscape boundaries

It is 50 miles north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east.