The Dales of Yorkshire are an area of Quiet Tranquility and Stunning Beauty all year round and can be accessed from the South or North by the A1 M on the East or the M6 Motorway to the West.

The main Highways from the South are the A1 which runs directly North from London To Edinburgh and the M1 the Motorway Route which also runs North from London to the West up the centre of the country to the Leeds / Bradford region where one can traverse East on the M18 or M62 to the A1 to continue through the Eastern region of the North Country past York, Durham, Newcastle and over the Border to Scotland and Edinburgh.

There are three Trans-Pennine routes through the Yorkshire Dales between these highways, the A65 passes to the South and the A684 from Sedburgh in Garsdale passes through the centre with the A66 crosses over from Scotch Corner on the A1 M westward to the M6 at Penrith, this route also continues on through the North Lake District to Keswick & Cockermouth 

There are many attractions starting at York with its Cathedral and City Walls which encompass the Rustic Old City and Shambles shopping streets. Ripon to the north is another Cathedral City well worth the time wandering on to Masham  and the Black Sheep Brewery for a tour of the Beer and Ale making process, or simply shop and dine in the fine

Steam rail enthusiasts will note Settle is the south end of the 19th Century Railroad, still in operation by modern commuter trains and occasionally restored Steam Locomotives. The scenic route to Carlisle is renowned for its views especially across the Ribblehead Viaduct which has also to be view from below to comprehend the Victorian Engineering. It took six years to build and was completed in 1879

The Dales area of Northern England is not confined to Yorkshire, but continues north of the A66 into Durham another fine Cathedral city, In the area are Teesdale, Weardale which run west up into the Pennine's where the river Allen starts its trail north down through Allendale to the Tyne Valley.

Nidderdale with the River Nidd passes through the Gouthwaite Reservoir after originating near Lofthouse and the Howe Stean Gorge, to the natural outcrops formed by the elements at Brimham Rocks maintained by the National trust as is Fountains Abbey which was founded in 1132

The Dales south of the Tyne  are still in Northumbria but classed as the North Pennines and an area of outstanding beauty with high moorland.  With High Force in Teesdale being England's largest waterfall.

Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre  -  Upper Teesdale, Alston  -  01434-382-037

Alston Model Railway Centre  -   Alston  -  01434-382-100