Nidderdale: part of the Yorkshire Dales
   
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Within North Yorkshire are the North York Moors and most of the Yorkshire Dales; two of eleven areas of countryside within England and Wales to be officially designated as a national park.

Bedale is a small market town and civil parish in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, at the foot of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales and is popular with tourists all year around but especially so in the summer months.

Coxwold is a village a in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. It is situated 18 miles north of York

Easingwold is a small market town in North Yorkshire. It is located 13 miles north of York, at the foot of the Howardian Hills. Easingwold is served by several buses to nearby villages, towns and the City of York.

Filey is a small town in North Yorkshire. It forms part of the borough of Scarborough and is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on the North Sea coast. Although it started out as a fishing village, it has a large beach and is a popular tourist resort, known locally for its quality fish and chip outlets. Until 1974 it was an urban district in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Great Ayton is a village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire on the edge of the North York Moors in England. The name Great Ayton is thought to derive from Ea-tun, tun meaning farm and 'ea' meaning river. It is known as the boyhood home of the British explorer and navigator Captain Cook and in the 18th and 19th centuries was a centre for the industries of weaving, tanning, brewing and tile making.

Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire. It is part of the larger Harrogate local government district. It lies close to Knaresborough - the urban area of the two towns had a population of 85,128 according to the 2001 census, and is now estimated to be over 90,000.

Hawes is a small market town in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire. Located at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Ure runs through the town and the dale which is one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The parish of Hawes also includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. The hill of Great Shunner Fell stands over the town. The town is famous as being the home of Wensleydale cheese at the Hawes Creamery. Other local tourist attractions include the Dales Countryside Museum, based in the old Hawes railway station of the Wensleydale Railway; nearby Hardraw Force waterfall; and the Buttertubs Pass, which links Wensleydale to Swaledale. Further down the dale is Aysgarth Falls.

Helmsley is a market town in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, on the River Rye. It lies on the A170 road, fourteen miles east of Thirsk across the notoriously steep Sutton Bank, which ascends the Hambleton Hills approximately midway between the two towns; it is also thirteen miles west of Pickering. The Cleveland Way leads out of the town past Helmsley Walled Garden into the North York Moors. Towering over the town is its castle and other buildings.

Ingleton is a village in the Yorkshire Dales, in North Yorkshire. It is famous for walking, hiking and caving. Favorite walks are The Ingleton Waterfalls Walk and the climb up Ingleborough which is one of the famous Three Peaks. Directly from the village visitors can ascend the 2,373 feet of Ingleborough and take in a view of the Yorkshire Dales from its summit. The more experienced try the Three Peaks Challenge, with Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent offering 25 miles of outstanding natural beauty.

Knaresborough is an historic market town and spa town in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, located four miles east of Harrogate town.

Leyburn is a small market town in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. It sits quite high above the northern bank of the river Ure in Wensleydale. The name was derived from 'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing), and 'burn' (stream), meaning clearing by the stream. It has a population of 2208 (2001 census) but this swells in summer due to its picturesque position in proximity to the Yorkshire Dales national park.

Malham is a picturesque village in Craven, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire Dales. The population is only 120. The surrounding county is well known for its limestone pavements and other examples of limestone scenery. The most obvious of the attractions for tourism are the Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, and the Watlowes valley.

Malton is a market town in North Yorkshire. The town contains the offices of Ryedale District Council and has a population of around 4,000 people. It is located to the north of the River Derwent which forms the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire. Facing Malton on the other side of the Derwent is Norton. Malton is the local commercial centre. In the town centre there are lots of small traditional independent shops. The market place has recently become a meeting area with a number of coffee bars and cafés opening all day to complement the public houses.

Northallerton is a town in North Yorkshire. It is part of the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. It has a population of 15,517 (2001 census), but is now reckoned to have closer to 25,000. It has served as the county town of the North Riding of Yorkshire and since 1974, of North Yorkshire.

Pateley Bridge is a market town in Nidderdale in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on the River Nidd.
It has the oldest sweet shop in Britain and is the home of the Nidderdale Museum. Until 1964 it was the terminus of the railway line running up Nidderdale from Nidd Valley Junction, near Harrogate. Now access is by road, with a regular bus service from Harrogate.

Pickering is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of the county of North Yorkshire,  on the border of the North York Moors National Park. It sits at the foot of the Moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south. According to legend the town was founded by a certain king Peredurus around 270BC; however the town as it exists today is of medieval origin. The tourist venues of Pickering Castle, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Beck Isle Museum have made Pickering popular with visitors in recent years.
Nearby places include Malton, Norton, Scarborough.

Richmond is a market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire and is the administrative centre of the district of Richmondshire. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is a popular tourist destination, with a total population of 8970.

Ripon is a small cathedral city in North Yorkshire. As a historic Yorkshire city, Ripon had a population of 15,922 at the 2001 census, making it the fourth smallest city in England after Wells, Ely and the City of London (in the rest of the United Kingdom, St David's, Bangor, and Armagh are also smaller). Ripon is situated at the confluence of the streams Laver and Skell with the River Ure, which is crossed by a fine bridge of nine arches. The streets are for the most part narrow and irregular, and, although most of the houses are comparatively modern, some of them retain the picturesque gables characteristic of earlier times.

Scarborough is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, The modern town lies 30 to 70 metres above sea level, on limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland. Scarborough is served by Scarborough railway station, with services from York on the North TransPennine route and from Hull on the Yorkshire Coast Line. With a population of around 50,000, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. It is home to residential communities, business, fishing and service industries, plus a growing digital and creative economy.

Settle is a small market town within the Craven district of North Yorkshire. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and located in Ribblesdale, the town lies at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, within a few miles of the Three Peaks, and is perhaps best known for its railway station which is at the southern end of the scenic Settle to Carlisle Railway. Settle's market is held weekly on Tuesdays, in the market place in the centre of the town, which is surrounded by local businesses, most of which are family-owned, with some offering items for sale unique to the Settle area.

Skipton is a town and civil parish within the Craven district of North Yorkshire,  that lies along the River Aire and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It has a total resident population of 14,313. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and known as the "Gateway to the Dales", Skipton is a local centre for tourism, commerce and education. Visitor attractions include the historic castle; the high street market (held Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday); and the area round the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Thirsk is a small market town in Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. The town lies in the Vale of Mowbray, close to the North York Moors, 20 miles north of York. Cod Beck runs through the centre of Thirsk.

Whitby is a historic town in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England. Nowadays it is a fishing port and tourist destination. It is situated 47 miles from York, at the mouth of the River Esk and spreads up the steep sides of the narrow valley carved out by the river's course. At this point the coast curves round, so the town faces more north than east.

York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. The city is noted for its rich history, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is nearly 2,000 years old. The urban area has a population of 137,505, while the entire unitary authority has 184,900 people. Currently, the core of the city within the walls is a major tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

 

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