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North York Moors Travel Guide

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The North York Moors (also known as the North Yorkshire Moors) is a national park inNorth Yorkshire, England. The moors are one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the United Kingdom. It covers an area of 1,436 km² (554 square miles), and it has a population of about 25,000. The North York Moors became a National Park in 1952, through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.

Displaying a range of stunning landscapes: heather-clad hills, woodland, impressive sea cliffs and secluded beaches; this area is one of the gems of Britain. At 554 square miles and with more than 1,400 miles of paths and tracks to choose from it really is worth a lengthy stay to truly enjoy the many faces of this part of the world.

The Moors have vast areas of heather interspersed with tranquil dales and woodland. There are many historic houses and ruined castles and monasteries. When the heather is flowering there can be no more amazing sight.
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