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Spectacular coast, distinctive dales, ancient woodland, historic sites, heather moorland, all just north of York
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Evening light settling over one of the quieter valleys in the North York Moors 🌄🐑

📍 Bransdale

📸 Joe Beavin, @latitude54north
A scenic view of the English countryside in North York Moors National Park, featuring rolling hills with a mix of green and brown fields. A few clouds are visible in the blue sky, and sheep are grazing in the foreground.
September 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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🍂 Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂

Today, day and night are almost equal in length, marking the astronomical start of autumn. ✨

📸 Chris Bell
A scenic view of a forested landscape during sunset, with the sun setting over the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the trees and hills. Dense foliage and mist create a tranquil atmosphere.
September 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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We’re excited to announce 4 new Gravel Explorer routes in the north of the National Park.

Join Guy Kesteven as he rides each route, talking you through the best places for views, heritage and refreshment stops.

Every route can be started from a station along the Esk Valley Railway.

📸 Mick Kirkman
Three individuals with bicycles stand on a grassy hill beside the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture. A blue sky with scattered clouds is in the background. Three cyclists ride along a gravel path surrounded by lush green forest and hills. The expansive landscape features dense trees and overcast skies. Two people with bicycles are standing on a train platform at a station. The platform is alongside train tracks, and there are trees and greenery in the background. The sky is partly cloudy. Two people are riding mountain bikes on a dirt path through a scenic landscape with purple heather and green shrubs. The sky is blue with scattered clouds.
September 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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The Dark Skies Fringe Festival is almost a month away! 🌌

Visit the North York Moors or Yorkshire Dales, two International Dark Sky Reserves, for a week-long festival celebrating the beauty of our dark skies.

https://www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-moors-events

📸 Oliver Sherratt
A tall cross silhouetted against a dark, starry sky with the Milky Way visible. Clouds are low on the horizon, and the landscape is dimly lit.
September 20, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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It's starting to feel like Autumn in the North York Moors 🍂🍁🧡🧣☕

📍 Rievaulx Abbey

📸 Jenna Thomas
A rustic stone cottage with a red-tiled roof is partially obscured by dense hedges and tall trees. It features a chimney and small windows, situated in a serene, wooded area. A serene countryside scene with Rievaulx Abbey ruins in the background, surrounded by lush greenery. In the foreground, there is a quaint stone cottage with a tiled roof, a small garden with plants, and blooming purple flowers. Stone walls and trees give the area a rustic charm. Six white geese are gathered near a rustic stone building and a wooden fence in a grassy field. The setting appears tranquil and rural. A narrow country road lined with trees and a wooden fence runs alongside a grassy field. The field has grazing sheep and leads to a distant, tree-covered hill under a clear sky. A large tree beside the road displays autumn foliage.
September 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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🎉 Happy 5th Birthday to Youth Voice! 🎂✨

To celebrate, members gathered at Danby Lodge's Dark Skies Station for presentations, food and cake, a quiz, and plenty of fun at Danby Den.
A group of five people smiling in a room. Three of them are standing in front of a presentation slide that displays the logo and name "Youth Voice." A large screen is visible behind them. Three people are happily holding moon-shaped objects inside a room with space-themed decorations, including large images of the moon and a starry sky on the walls. The atmosphere appears friendly and casual.
September 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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🎨✨ Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage begins this weekend, kicking off with a preview evening on Friday night!

Friday 11 September: 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September: 10.00am – 5.30pm

📷 Ceri Oakes, Georgia Tiffany, Duncan Lomax, Yorkshire By Air
Two people sit outdoors by a riverbank in a quaint village setting. One person is painting on an easel, while the other sits nearby. A small rowboat is on the river, with charming brick and stone houses in the background. The scene is peaceful and picturesque. Street musicians perform along a colorful, narrow cobblestone street lined with shops and cafes. A small crowd gathers to watch, and bunting decorates the street above. Two people stand on a bridge adorned with numerous warm, glowing string lights. They are embracing and facing away from the camera, toward a softly lit building in the background. A person sits in a room filled with various vintage photographs, paintings, and collectibles. They are holding an open book and wearing a "The States Experience" t-shirt. In the background, a mannequin dressed in a yellow raincoat and hat is visible. Various nautical items and souvenirs are displayed on the table.
September 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Happy Bank Holiday Monday! 🍻 Cheers to that.*

📍 Wainstones
📷 Chris Bell, @Kodakkojak

*Please take all your rubbish home, especially glass bottles.
August 31, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Nothing compares to the English countryside 🌿🍄🧺🍓

📍 Walk from Sutton Bank National Park Centre to the White Horse

📷 NYMNPA/Vicky Burton
A scenic view of rolling hills and fields, partially obscured by tall trees and greenery in the foreground, under a clear blue sky. A scenic view from a hilltop overlooking a vast, lush landscape. In the foreground, purple wildflowers and green foliage are visible. The background features expansive fields and patches of trees under a clear blue sky. A scenic view of a lush, green landscape with distant hills and a bright sun shining in the clear blue sky. Purple wildflowers bloom in the foreground, and the atmosphere is serene and peaceful.
August 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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🍃 Slow down. Reconnect. Recharge.

Whether it's yoga, walking, cycling, art, or spending time outdoors, Mindful Month is all about finding what helps you reconnect with yourself.

Join us throughout September for a series of events designed to support wellbeing. 💆‍♀️✨
A person in outdoor attire sits peacefully by a stream surrounded by lush greenery and rocks. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere. The text "Mindful Month throughout September" is displayed in the upper left corner. Three people are cycling on a winding path through lush greenery in North York Moors National Park. The foreground features vibrant plants, and the background displays dense trees under a cloudy sky. Text overlay reads: "Feel invigorated in nature across the North York Moors National Park." A table covered with a blue and white checkered cloth displays painting supplies, including brushes, a palette, and paints. A person is painting on a canvas with blue and white hues. Glasses rest on the table. A sign reads, "Rejuvenate your spirits through wellbeing, art and nature activities," attributed to @NYMNPA. A group of goats is shown outdoors on a wooden structure in a grassy area. Overlaid is a graphic of a stylized lotus flower and the text "MINDFUL month." The image promotes visiting NorthYorkMoors.org.uk/MindfulMonth.
August 25, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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We are starting work on our next Local Plan – the document used to help decide planning applications. We need your views on some key issues, including tourism and recreation and whether we need to find new sites for housing. Have your say https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/planning/policy/First-Steps
A stone-built residential building with a red-tiled roof, featuring several doorways and windows. The sky is cloudy, and the building is set in a quiet area with a few trees and a road in the foreground.
August 24, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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🌕😱 Another eclipse?!

Night owls, this one is for you! 🌕✨ A significant partial lunar eclipse will light up the early hours of Friday 28 August, beginning at around 2am and reaching a spectacular 93% coverage at approximately 5:10am.

Will you be up to watch it?

📷 Brinton Darnell
A panoramic view of a rocky shoreline under a night sky filled with stars. The moon is rising or setting over the horizon, casting a shimmering reflection on the calm ocean waters. The scene is tranquil and expansive.
August 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Golden August light over Easterside Hill, Hawnby 🌅💛

While the views are stunning, the landscape is also particularly dry. We remain at extreme fire risk:

🔥 No BBQs, stoves or open fires.
🚬 Dispose of cigarettes and matches safely.
🚮 Take all rubbish home, especially glass bottles

📸 Joe Beavin
A scenic landscape featuring the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the North York Moors under a dramatic sky during sunset. The horizon is lined with trees and distant hills, while the foreground displays verdant fields and scattered farms.
August 15, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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You'd be hard pressed not to fall in love with the North York Moors🌲🌳⛰️🦋🌄

📸 Oliver Sherratt
A scenic landscape at sunset featuring rolling hills and lush greenery in North York Moors National Park. The sun sets on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the scene. In the distance, the iconic Roseberry Topping is visible. The foreground is adorned with blooming purple heather and rocky outcrops.
August 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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🌘 Look up this Wednesday! Watch as the Moon covers around 90% of the Sun in a spectacular partial solar eclipse. The last time we saw a comparable eclipse was on 20 March 2015, so this is one you won't want to miss.

☀️ Never look directly at the Sun without solar eclipse glasses.

📸 Mike Kipling
Two people stand on a cliffside, admiring a sunset over the ocean. The sky is painted with hues of orange and blue, and the sun is setting near the horizon, casting reflections on the water. Grassy terrain is visible in the foreground.
August 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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In the North York Moors, our pot of gold has feathers 🌈☺️🪶

🐦 Curlew

📸 Cindy Anaïs
A bird is perched on vibrant green and brown vegetation with a distant, colorful rainbow spanning across a cloudy sky.
August 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Feeling hungry? 🤤

We've launched a competition with Lockton Tea Rooms & Gallery to win a delicious Afternoon Tea for Two as part of Brew with a View.

Enter the competition: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbk6KW2Df2a/?img_index=1

📸 Lockton Tea Rooms & Gallery
A charming outdoor setting with a table featuring an elegant afternoon tea arrangement. The table is adorned with a tiered stand holding assorted sandwiches, scones, and pastries. A white teapot, a cup of tea, a glass of sparkling wine, and a small flower vase are on the table. In the background, a rustic stone building houses "Lockton Tea Rooms & Gallery." Colourful flowers and greenery enhance the cosy atmosphere.
August 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage is back, bringing together art, history and community in one of North York Moors' most picturesque villages.

Browse open studios, watch demonstrations, get involved with workshops.

📸 Duncan Lomax
Two people walking through an illuminated walkway covered in numerous small, glowing lights. They are embracing as they move forward, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.
August 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Throughout August, the Great British Summer Savings initiative is helping families explore more for less. Children aged 5 to 15 can travel FREE by bus across the North York Moors, and many attractions are also offering discounts for adults and children.

📸 Dependable Productions, Orillo
A group of people are joyfully running through a grassy field surrounded by wildflowers and trees on a sunny day. The scene conveys a sense of happiness and freedom in a natural setting. A group of four individuals are cycling on a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees. The path is sunny, and each person is riding a bicycle, two wearing vibrant helmets. The scene is set in a forested area. A group of people stand in a grassy field, admiring the ruins of Whitby Abbey under a partly cloudy sky. One person points towards the historic stone structure.
August 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Yorkshire! Yorkshire! Yorkshire! 🐑🫖🌄🌊

She's a beauty 😍✨ Happy Yorkshire Day to all.

📸 Paul Kent
August 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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We are starting work on our next Local Plan – the document used to help decide planning applications. We need your views on some key issues, including tourism and recreation and whether we need to find new sites for housing. Have your say https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/planning/policy/First-Steps
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July 30, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Golden hour looks good on Helmsley 🌻✨

📸 Tatiana Hepplewhite
A picturesque village scene at sunset with a small stream bordered by grassy banks and rustic stone cottages. A stone bridge arches over the stream, and a church spire is visible in the background. Vibrant yellow flowers are in the foreground.
July 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men is coming to Helmsley on 5 September.

The world’s best cyclists will roll out of the market town taking on the toughest stage of the race through the rolling hills of North Yorkshire.

There's also an option to ‘Ride the Route’ the weekend beforehand.

📸 swpix.com
A group of cyclists in colourful gear is biking on a countryside road during a race. The landscape in the background features fields with hay bales, hedges, and a clear blue sky. Cyclists in colourful gear participate in a race, surrounded by a large crowd of spectators. The event takes place in a town square with stone buildings and a festive atmosphere. A police car and an ambulance are visible nearby. Three cyclists are racing on a professional track, wearing helmets and cycling gear. They are closely followed by a crowd of spectators. The AJ Bell logo is visible in the background, along with some greenery.
July 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Looking to discover walking and cycling routes in the North York Moors? 🚴‍♀️

The new North York Moors Outdoors app has over 100 official walking and cycling routes, turn by turn navigation, downloadable GPX files and inspiring places to visit.

📲 Download now via the App Store and Google Play.
A person wearing a helmet and sunglasses holds a smartphone, displaying a map app, while standing on a trail in a scenic outdoor area. Another person in a helmet is partially visible in the foreground.
July 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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🎨🎶 The full programme for this year's Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage is here!

Discover a mix of free and ticketed events, activities and live music, including outdoor cinema, fossil art, guided history walks and demonstrations.

📸 Duncan Lomax, Georgia Tiffany, Charlotte Graham
A group of individuals gather around a table in an art studio. A person sitting at the table appears to be demonstrating something to the others. Art supplies and tools are scattered on the table. Framed artwork is visible in the background. A group of musicians are playing instruments and singing together outdoors. One person is wearing a hat with a pin. There are microphones set up in front of them. The background includes a building with windows. A group of people seated in a cozy art studio, listening attentively to a speaker holding a sign. The room is decorated with paintings and art supplies, and features natural light coming through a window. An audience is seated in a room, watching a person in a red outfit point at a presentation slide. The slide is titled "WHAT IS DARK MATTER ALREADY?" and is presented by Fermilab. The room has a vaulted ceiling and a projector setup.
July 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM