The North York Moors is an upland area in north-eastern Yorkshire, England. It contains one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the United Kingdom. The area was designated as a National Park in 1952, through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. Covering an area of 554 sq mi (1,430 km2), the National Park has a population of 23,380. It is administered by the North York Moors National Park Authority, which is based in Helmsley.
North York Moors National Park sign near Great Ayton
The North York Moors from space
Aerial photo of the North York Moors
A cross section of the geology of the North York Moors
Yorkshire is an area of Northern England which was historically a county. Despite no longer being used for administration, Yorkshire retains a strong regional identity. The county was named after its original county town, the city of York.
Image: 2015 Swaledale from Kisdon Hill
Image: York Minster (geograph 4137528)
Image: Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, UK, 08082015, jcw 1967 (2) (32756164823)
Statue of Constantine I outside York Minster.