http://www.traveldales.org.uk/ The Travel Dales web site is designed to provide you with information to enable visitors and local people to enjoy the National Park whilst protecting its special qualities by lowering the impact of the use of motorised transport and encouraging the use of cycling and walking to move around the dales. en-uk http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=1&id=279 Consultation has begun on a review of conservation area status for the famous Settle/Carlisle 2010-02-23 10:15:12.0 What's New? http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=1&id=275 A £1.4m THINK! campaign to highlight the devastating consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims has started. 2010-01-12 17:53:49.0 What's New? http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=1&id=277 Two workshops are being held to help local businesses prepare for a new cycle route which will pass through the area. 2010-01-22 10:59:36.0 What's New? http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=2&id=266 A new programme of walks is on offer. 2009-10-17 21:45:36.0 Bus Service News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=2&id=157 New concessionary fare arrangements from 1st April 2008 2008-03-31 21:50:11.0 Bus Service News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=4&id=262 Northern Rail is to Turn Skipton into a cycle gateway to the Yorkshire Dales 2009-10-01 09:04:12.0 Cycling News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=5&id=265 A new programme of walks is on offer. 2009-10-17 21:39:30.0 Walking News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=6&id=274 Following the Office of Fair Tradings (OFT) decision to refer the UK local bus market to the Competition Commission (CC) for investigation, the CC is inviting evidence from all interested parties. 2010-01-08 14:48:44.0 Other News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=6&id=268 Lovers of the Yorkshire Dales now have the chance to help preserve its famous Three Peaks online. 2009-11-02 09:44:23.0 Other News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=6&id=264 A new area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safer, whilst making the most of the spectacular countryside. 2009-10-16 10:35:19.0 Other News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=40 . 2006-10-24 17:39:37.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=278 Wensleydale Railway Special Operating Day 2010-02-15 22:02:02.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=267 Special Winter Offer on Scenic Rail Journeys 2009-10-28 22:49:42.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=276 There has been snow on high ground overnight, and across the county sleet and freezing rain have led to very icy conditions on the roads. Most main roads are clear but driving conditions on more minor roads are likely to be difficult. 2010-01-13 12:32:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=273 Wensleydale Railway End of Season 2009-12-29 21:26:50.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=272 Services will be altered over the holiday period. 2009-11-29 21:49:06.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=256 2010 will see Grand Central add a range of destinations to its growing network when it launches a brand new service from the West Riding of Yorkshire to London. 2009-08-18 15:39:39.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=255 Revised times on the Hawes Village Bus 2009-08-15 21:44:01.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=263 Walkers will benefit from the first donation of materials to the new Three Peaks Project launched earlier this year by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority 2009-10-07 11:36:31.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=260 Calendar Girl Angela Baker has become the first person to join a new group aimed at helping to preserve Yorkshires beautiful Three Peaks. 2009-09-02 11:28:17.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=253 Over 50 million users have now visited the Department for Transport's pioneering travel information and journey planning service, Transport Direct. 2009-07-27 10:31:58.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=270 A new area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safer, whilst making the most of the spectacular countryside. 2009-11-09 11:30:44.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=258 Work is progressing on the latest phase of improvements to the Pennine Bridleway National Trail in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2009-09-02 11:12:33.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=251 While official traffic levels have risen on rural roads by 14% in 2008, according to new government statistics, recent checks on traffic levels on parts of The National Byway indicate no change in the past five years. 2009-07-22 17:57:39.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=257 The first national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving was launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today after new research showed that one in 10 young male drivers admit to driving after taking illegal drugs. 2009-08-20 08:57:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=249 A new hard hitting campaign to stop drink drivers has been launched in North Yorkshire - backed by the Police, the 95 Alive Road Safety Partnership and, the Black Sheep Brewery. 2009-07-22 09:00:19.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=248 More buses are now running to Malham 2009-07-21 17:12:05.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=247 North Yorkshire County Council is embarking on a major consultation exercise with groups, organisations, and residents, as it begins the process of producing its third Local Transport Plan. 2009-07-17 11:08:34.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=246 Carbon emissions from domestic transport will be reduced by up to 14 per cent over the next decade as a result of the Government's carbon reduction strategy. 2009-07-16 14:46:47.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=156 A new programme of guided walks is now available 2008-03-16 18:44:55.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=233 Two new footpaths are ready for Easter 2009 for visitors in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2009-04-20 09:49:04.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=230 Summer buses in the Dales 2009-02-28 22:11:08.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=238 This summer, visitors to Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) will again be able to take advantage of an environmentally friendly travel option called the Ingleborough Pony thanks to a joint project run by Natural England and the Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company. 2009-05-18 13:56:49.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=240 Escape to the Dales 2009-05-22 23:02:04.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=237 New bus services that provide people with green transport into and around the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park are up and running for the summer. 2009-05-11 11:54:42.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=261 Walkers on a hike along Alfred Wainwrights famous Coast to Coast route are today (Tues Sept 22 2009) celebrating reaching the halfway point  in Swaledale. 2009-09-21 14:10:34.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=252 While women outnumber men in Britain, fewer of them have been riding their bikes. But that is likely to change as new research indicates that, with more than 40% of women already having access to a bike, there's real opportunity for increased usage. 2009-07-22 18:00:12.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=254 The proposed link is 180 miles long, running along rural lanes from Middleham in the east and Ingleton in the west. It includes three loops using sections of the main cycle route and centred on Masham, Settle and Ingleton. 2009-07-28 16:39:19.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=250 Forty young people from Bradford will be stretching their muscles in a series of physical events in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2009-07-22 17:15:08.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=245 Disabled ramblers go off road to enjoy some of the sights and history of the Yorkshire Dales National Park 2009-07-14 17:58:40.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=243 Wensleydale Railway Latest News 2009-06-28 14:59:48.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=244 The Dales Experience Bus 2009-06-28 15:24:13.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=241 Over 50 million users have now visited the Department for Transport's pioneering travel information and journey planning service, Transport Direct. 2009-05-28 08:47:45.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=219 Dales Bike Centre opens in Swaledale 2009-01-03 18:46:39.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=239 Walkers will have the chance to explore new areas of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with the start of a series of free hikes on Open Access land. 2009-05-19 14:00:35.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=228 Ribblehead Viaduct Walk 2009-02-28 22:06:30.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=229 Ribblehead Music Trains 2009-02-28 22:07:31.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=234 Canadian adventure travel TV show  the Eagar Brothers  head across the Dales in search of their favourite Yorkshire pint 2009-04-20 10:02:02.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=242 Ingleborough Pony bus service extends to Skipton 2009-06-28 14:30:36.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=121 Further weekend engineering works continue until December 2007-09-09 21:45:52.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=220 A rutted, ankle-twisting green lane west of Hawes is open for business again after being transformed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). 2009-01-19 14:58:53.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=221 The awesome splendour of Gordale Scar in Malhamdale will soon be opened up to everyone thanks to a huge project to improve access. 2009-01-19 15:26:51.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=223 Settle-Carlisle Line Audio Guides 2009-02-01 22:48:41.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=227 Responding to the Government's consultation on its emerging national transport strategy, the Campaign for National Parks (CNP) has called on the Secretary of State for Transport, Geoff Hoon, to provide dedicated funding to support sustainable transport for England's National Parks. 2009-02-25 15:42:54.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=224 A harrowing new £3.2m THINK! campaign to highlight the life-wrecking consequences of speeding. 2009-02-05 12:07:48.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=235 Wide-ranging proposals to dramatically cut the number of deaths on the roads were set out by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick 2009-04-22 15:43:41.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=236 A North Yorkshire coroner has taken the highly unusual step of speaking out about the dangers of riding motorbikes at a 95 Alive road safety press conference today. 2009-04-29 16:48:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=225 Bus services across England are set to benefit from key improvements as a multi-million pound competition gets underway. 2009-02-05 12:11:53.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=226 This summer for the first time in over 40 years a regular timetabled steam hauled train is set to depart from stations in Lancashire offering a unique 260 mile day trip over the world famous Settle and Carlisle line. 2009-02-12 09:14:25.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=231 Walkers picking up stones to build cairns in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are putting the areas history at risk. 2009-03-17 14:48:06.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=232 Horse riders, mountain bikers, walkers and landowners are being invited to have their say about public rights of way at a trailblazing meeting organised by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. 2009-03-30 16:55:35.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=218 Skipton Bus Staion reopens on 19th January 2009 2009-01-03 18:33:54.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=201 Walking and cylicng maps and guide books as well as puzzles, toys, and DVDs are now available to buy in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authoritys new online shop. 2008-09-30 16:41:43.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=198 Winter Sunday DalesBus services 2008-09-28 18:18:03.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=222 The Wensleydale Railway is taking a break. 2009-01-24 22:43:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=199 Sunday Buses to Malham 2008-09-28 18:20:03.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=200 Red squirrels are the star attractions of a new trail being launched in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in October. 2008-09-29 13:55:04.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=210 With the days growing shorter and winter fast approaching, North Yorkshire Police is warning motorcyclists to take extra care on the roads. 2008-10-20 13:47:19.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=214 The Yorkshire Dales, the sixth map in the British Mountain Map series, is now on sale. The map covers over 600 square miles of fresh air and freedom - all on one map. 2008-11-17 16:40:27.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=215 The latest mobile phone technology is to be employed by road safety campaigners in North Yorkshire in a bid to keep death and serious injury off the road over the Christmas period. 2008-11-27 10:06:49.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=213 New Offer 2008-10-22 21:18:51.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=197 Settle Area Bus Changes 2008-09-28 18:14:54.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=202 Dales Railcard Offer 2008-10-05 17:08:37.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=190 Temporary Closure of Skipton Bus Station 2008-08-27 22:14:36.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=207 The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is celebrating the achievements of a flagship project  by making sure people carry on walking. 2008-10-13 10:13:43.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=216 New Year's Day Buses and Walks 2008-12-14 17:15:47.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=217 Christmas & New Year Buses and Trains 2008-12-14 17:19:47.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=194 Georgie, the Little Red Bus is preparing for 12 outings this Autumn. Thanks to funding by NYCC, the Little Red Bus Company and the Georgian Theatre Royal Richmond have teamed up to provide cheap public transport to selected shows this Autumn. 2008-09-16 16:41:43.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=212 60 per cent of the UK population believe a system of road user charging, where you pay depending on how much you use your car, is fairer than a fixed car tax, a new poll reveales 2008-10-22 17:30:29.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=195 Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations who are keen to have a say in how our streets will look in the future, to take part in the biggest review of British road signs for 40 years. 2008-09-18 08:35:16.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=206 As timber extraction continues to be an important part of our North Yorkshire's industry, the transport of timber from forest blocks to the customer is increasingly moving up the agenda for both the timber industry and highways authorities. 2008-10-07 14:22:23.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=196 North Yorkshire Police joined forces with colleagues across Europe last week (8-14 September) to drive home the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt. 2008-09-19 13:18:50.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=182 Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train operator that links the UK with continental Europe, is adding an 18th service in each direction on the London  Paris route on Mondays to Thursdays from 8 September 2008. 2008-08-05 09:21:49.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=183 Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train operator connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has announced it carried a record number of passengers in July 2008. 2008-08-05 09:27:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=155 The Malham Tarn Shuttle Bus is running again. 2008-03-16 18:33:01.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=165 New services started on 11th May 2008-05-11 18:57:04.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=167 A wide range of summer services is now running. 2008-05-18 16:55:15.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=179 Major success stories in reducing street clutter, improving street design and reinforcing the distinctiveness of our towns, cities and villages have been highlighted by English Heritages Save our Streets campaign. 2008-07-30 17:23:55.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=192 From September 10th 2008 new motorists will be advised on how to drive in a way that saves money, saves fuel and cuts emissions as part of their practical driving test. 2008-09-11 09:08:50.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=188 A new initiative to boost North Yorkshire's highly successful Operation Anvil road safety campaign is being launched this month. 2008-08-20 17:12:57.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=186 Traffic on rural minor roads has increased by 3 per cent whilst traffic on A' roads and urban 'A' roads has decreased by 2 per cent 2008-08-14 09:00:48.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=184 Two reports from Great Britain have cast doubt on the economic benefits of aviation. Two reports from Great Britain have cast doubt on the economic benefits of aviation. 2008-08-05 17:44:37.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=185 Drivers have a unique opportunity to make their fuel go miles further thanks to 'eco-safe' tips offered by Devon County Council. 2008-08-06 17:58:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=168 Restrictions now in force on Yorkshire Dales green lanes 2008-06-05 22:28:07.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=171 The Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate area has won European recognition for its work in promoting tourism. 2008-06-13 13:36:18.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=169 Transport Minister Rosie Winterton, who is also Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber, has paid a fact-finding visit to the Yorkshire Dales to see for herself the challenges in providing public transport for rural areas. 2008-06-10 13:50:51.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=209 Fountains Shuttle Bus season Extended 2008-10-15 22:14:37.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=172 North Yorkshire Police have taken part in a European-wide crackdown on drink-driving. 2008-06-20 13:46:12.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=178 Results for the first three months of North Yorkshire Polices road safety campaign Operation Anvil reveal a reduction in collisions by 41%. 2008-07-23 11:49:51.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=176 The Inglebrough Pony bus service starts 27th July 2008-07-14 22:26:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=175 A group of members of the national Disabled Ramblers charity and their support team will be riding their tough, off-road electric wheelchairs over rough terrain and up and down some steep hills during a two-day visit on July 15 and 16. 2008-07-08 10:47:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=173 Direct bus from Bradford and Skipton to Malham 2008-06-29 19:17:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=166 The Spring Bank Holiday weekend sees the start of the Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday bus network in Nidderdale. 2008-05-18 16:49:45.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=163 From May 4th, a new integrated bus-rail link comes to the Yorkshire Dales with a direct Sunday and Bank Holiday bus from Ribblehead Station to Hawes, Bainbridge and Aysgarth. 2008-04-29 21:44:27.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=158 New services start on 4th May 2008 2008-04-20 17:22:55.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=160 A highly detailed, report prepared by the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership, has been praised by the Westminster All Party Parliamentary Rail Group's chairman Lord Berkeley. 2008-04-23 16:07:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=153 The Cravenlink service will be improved from Easter Sunday 2008-03-16 18:22:13.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=159 Eight green lanes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are to be closed to recreational motor vehicles. 2008-04-21 17:35:44.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=164 Liftshare.com Ltd has received one of the UK's most prestigious awards for business performance. 2008-05-07 16:48:11.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=162 Passengers have been asking for simpler rail fares and train operators are responding by introducing a much simpler structure for rail fares across the National Rail network in 2008 2008-04-28 16:32:56.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=161 The use of Britains railways, as measured by passenger miles, is now at the highest level ever recorded in peace time 2008-04-28 16:29:58.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=174 A major public consultation exercise is to be mounted by North Yorkshire County Council to give people in the Hawes area the chance to have their say on transport improvement projects. 2008-07-04 10:25:09.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=181 Bus Service X59 Diversion 2008-07-30 22:08:43.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=170 Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales will have a chance to enjoy the summer weather with a series of walks and outdoor activities this month. 2008-06-10 13:58:18.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=151 Northern Rail has been crowned Train Operator of the Year and Rail Business of the Year at the prestigious 10th annual HSBC Rail Business Awards 2008-03-03 16:55:31.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=146 Twenty five years of seatbelt wearing laws have helped save 60,000 lives, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed today. 2008-02-07 09:13:13.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=149 A new report launched today from theUKs leading bus body, the Confederation of Passenger Transport, reveals a boom in bus use is helping to lift doom on the high street with almost a billion bus journeys last year used for shopping. 2008-02-07 14:42:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=152 Three members of the SELRAP committee traveled to London on March 10 to present the case for re-opening the Skipton-Colne railway line to Members of both Houses of Parliament. 2008-03-11 15:55:57.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=154 The Easter weekend sees the start of the first seasonal services for 2008 2008-03-16 18:27:10.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=150 Trains are running on the Wensleydale Railway from 1st March 2008-02-24 21:54:32.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=143 A new bus service is providing weekday links between Wharfedale and Nidderdale from 7th January 2008. The new service links Long Ashes Park, Grassington and Hebden with Harrogate and Ripon, running via Stump Cross, Greenhow Hill and Bewerley. 2008-01-06 17:36:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=124 A varied programme of walks, all accessible by public transport, is on offer 2007-09-30 16:03:59.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=130 Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales can now enjoy their own personal guided walks to help them explore some of the National Parks past. 2007-10-08 09:24:21.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=148 Rail Minister, Tom Harris, today announced additional funding for upgrades to railway stations across England and Wales, to make rail travel more accessible for disabled and older people and parents with pushchairs. 2008-02-07 10:11:25.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=144 The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority begins the latest round of consultation on Friday (8 February) on proposals to restrict recreational motor vehicle access to eight green lanes. 2008-02-06 18:05:06.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=141 Grand Central's long-awaited passenger services from North Yorkshire to London Kings Cross will begin on Tuesday (18 December). 2007-12-18 09:07:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=128 The first revised Highway Code in eight years has today been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. 2007-10-01 17:18:05.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=137 Police and Rangers to monitor routes used by off-road vehicles during the winter. 2007-11-07 09:21:05.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=123 Several seasonal bus services will continue running during October 2007-09-30 15:55:08.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=140 Thanks to financial support from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, the popular Sunday 784/884 Cravenlink bus between Ilkley and Skipton will continue to operate on every Sunday throughout the winter months. 2007-12-07 10:15:17.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=147 New research reveals that more than 90% of those entitled to the free England-wide bus pass are eagerly awaiting its introduction on April 1st 2008. 2008-02-07 09:20:33.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=129 Plans for a new bus station for Skipton have been unveiled. 2007-10-06 20:57:54.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=138 Proposals to create a bus passenger champion were published by Transport Minister, Rosie Winterton. 2007-12-06 08:48:51.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=139 A new independent study into the re-opening of the Skipton-Colne railway line was launched by SELRAP at a Briefing in Skipton. 2007-12-06 08:56:58.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=142 Eurostar, the high-speed international train operator, today (18 December 2007) announced that travellers from 68 towns and cities across Britain can now buy through-fares to Paris, Disneyland Resort Paris, Brussels (as well as any station in Belgium), and 75 connecting destinations in France at 2007-12-20 09:10:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=135 Special offers on the Settle-Carlisle and Morecambe rail lines 2007-11-05 20:45:22.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=133 A major rail industry company, Corus Railway Infrastructure Services, is to sponsor the surveying and engineering design work for a new-build section of the Wensleydale Railway (WR) in North 2007-10-30 17:06:11.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=136 SELRAP, the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership, warmly welcomes the inclusion of the possible re-opening of the Skipton to Colne railway line in Network Rails new Strategic Business Plan. 2007-11-06 17:36:33.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=77 New train operator Grand Central will commence now operations in September 2007 2007-01-18 20:37:12.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=131 More people walk, cycle and use public transport after using personal travel planning schemes, research unveiled by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton shows. 2007-10-12 09:10:40.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=104 Dog owners planning walks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park during the August Bank Holiday week are being reminded to take extra care around cows and their calves. 2007-08-13 16:48:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=101 Northern Rail has been voted public transport operator of the year in the National 2007-08-01 11:53:44.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=120 Farmers and landowners have been given a big thank you for their help in the on-going development of a 52-mile section of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail through the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2007-09-04 16:20:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=125 This popular buslink into the Dales will now continue until at least 2nd December 2007-09-30 16:21:12.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=105 New Operator for East Coast Main Line 2007-08-14 08:54:10.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=126 The rural bus will become an endangered species unless action is taken now by central and local governments, Campaign for Better Transport 2007-10-01 09:35:16.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=116 Places to Go is a National Childrens Bureau and Play England project aimed at changing policy and practice so that children and young people can have more opportunities to enjoy their local streets and neighbourhoods, and to have better access to travel and transport. 2007-08-20 09:54:46.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=118 Eurostar, the high speed train operator that links the UK with the Continent, will today (Tuesday 4 September) run its inaugural train over Britains new 186mph high-speed line, arriving into the wonderfully restored St Pancras International, Eurostars new London terminal. 2007-09-04 08:56:16.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=134 Well over 200 people packed on to the 0958 for Skipton at Colne Railway Station on Sunday, 28 October ready for a 150-mile highly-scenic round trip on only the second train to link the towns in 37 years. 2007-10-30 17:14:53.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=132 SELRAP  the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership  continues to attract support from communities and elected politicians, for its campaign to re-open the Skipton-Colne railway line as part of the national rail network 2007-10-12 09:13:15.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=127 SELRAP the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership is running a charter train from Colne to Skipton on Sunday October 28 to highlight its campaign that the 11.5 mile Missing Link between the two towns should be restored as part of the national rail network. 2007-10-01 10:45:38.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=122 New Operator for East Coast Main Line 2007-09-21 10:52:36.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=102 Dales Volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) will be helping the Dales Way Association to carry out the second part of the Associations survey on the Dales Way next week. 2007-08-02 11:10:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=103 Some Peak Season buses are nearing the end of their operating season for 2007 2007-08-12 18:32:26.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=88 A new campaign has been launched to encourage visitors to use extra public transport facilities when they come to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2007-04-24 10:48:25.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=97 GNER is the best long-distance train operator in Europe for cyclists, according to a new report. 2007-06-20 15:59:18.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=93 An improved service for 2007 links West Yorkshire with the Dales 2007-05-13 21:22:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=99 A steam train service will be running on the Wensleydale Railway during August 2007-07-01 18:32:57.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=98 A new summer Sunday heritage bus service will provide links to Bolton Abbey 2007-07-01 18:02:08.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=95 Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales are being urged to take their rubbish home with them 2007-05-23 19:43:11.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=79 Tickets are available now for a unique opportunity 2007-03-04 19:08:05.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=86 Ramblers, horse riders, and babies in buggies, mountain-bikers and people visiting the shops a local pub or travelling to work& theyre all among the thousands of people who, every day, use part of North Yorkshires extensive network of rights of way. 2007-04-02 17:24:21.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=94 A special train has been laid on for visitors to the spectacular finale of the Bollywood celebrations 2007-05-22 22:44:19.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=90 May 2007 will be the busiest month yet for special events on the Wensleydale Railway 2007-05-04 22:20:14.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=83 There's a choice of guided walks to help you get out in the Dales over the Easter weekend 2007-03-26 21:48:38.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=84 Motorists are fed up with not knowing how long their journey will take, according to a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) published today. 2007-03-29 08:32:47.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=80 Tickets are available now for a special train from Colne to Skipton 2007-03-04 21:17:42.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=78 The half way point has been reached in the Winter Walks programme run by Wensleydale Railway, with five Sunday walks of 5-6 miles each still to go up to 2007-03-01 08:14:52.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=75 Fatalities on North Yorkshires roads have been slashed by 20%. The decrease includes a 38% fall in motorcyclist deaths. 2007-01-18 11:35:44.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=100 North Yorkshire Police today 31st of July launched a hard-hitting enforcement campaign aimed squarely at cutting a totally unacceptable toll of death and injury across the county. 2007-07-31 16:31:36.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=69 Travel to the Leeds-Carlisle and Leeds-Morecambe lines is better value from 2nd January 2007 2007-01-07 17:54:17.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=73 Visitors to the magnificent Barden Moor and Barden Fell north of Skipton now know exactly where they stand  thanks to work by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). 2007-01-15 17:41:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=74 Work has just finished on improvements and alterations to public footpaths going through Nether Lodge Farm, including the diversion round the yard of one of the busiest footpaths in the area. 2007-01-15 17:51:13.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=70 Guided walks will be available from the Wensleydale Railway every Sunday 2007-01-07 18:14:25.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=68 An audio guide to one of the most famous attractions in the Dales has just been launched 2007-01-01 22:37:02.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=87 An imaginative new bus service between Skipton and Ilkley will be launched on 22nd April 2007-04-09 17:41:52.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=85 People using the 51-mile section of the Pennine Way National Trail running through the Yorkshire Dales will soon find it even easier to follow where they are going. 2007-04-02 13:20:12.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=81 Staff from the Bolton Abbey Estate have removed all the stiles and replaced them with gates between Bolton Bridge and Barden Bridge. The work has made this 5 mile section of the Wharfe valley accessible to many including young families with all terrain buggies. 2007-03-12 17:08:01.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=82 It's all aboard the Summer Dalesbuses from May Day weekend! 2007-03-26 21:35:27.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=71 Guided walks will be available on most Sundays from the Dalesbus services 2007-01-07 18:20:48.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=193 Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) is publishing five studies putting the spotlight on transport challenges facing rural areas, ranging from accessibility to key services, the effects of technological change and implications of road pricing. 2008-09-15 13:59:15.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=44 A lunchtime stroll could be the perfect way to combat the winter blues 2006-11-09 08:35:17.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=60 The whole issue of driving after drinking is a matter of life or death 2006-12-12 11:39:46.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=41 The Government has recently awarded the UKs national cyclists organisation, CTC, almost £300,000 to raise awareness of climate change amongst cyclists 2006-11-02 08:39:21.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=58 The Wensleydale Railway is offering the opportunity to drive a train in the Dales. 2006-12-11 21:56:47.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=61 A raft of new proposals that mark the most fundamental change in the operation of buses for 20 years have been unveiled by Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander. 2006-12-13 10:29:52.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=64 Work is underway on the latest phase of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail 2006-12-19 20:59:40.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=52 Journey times will be cut by an average 23  25 minutes 2006-11-16 10:43:48.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=53 North Yorkshire is on course for its lowest number of motorcycle fatalities for several years - but a senior officer warned that riders still need to work together with Police to stop the year ending in tragedy. 2006-11-16 20:37:16.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=63 Illegal off-road motorbikers and car drivers are being targeted in a Christmas crackdown 2006-12-19 20:53:26.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=47 Transport 2000 is launching "Growing the Railways" on Friday 15th December, a manifesto for rail growth in the Yorkshire and Humber region 2006-11-09 09:06:40.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=46 Drivers 'chilled' by the prospect of travelling alone in winter can boost their confidence 2006-11-09 08:56:15.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=48 The report was compiled after SELRAP members walked as much of the former trackbed as was accessible, assessing its state 31 years after the railway closed. 2006-11-09 09:27:42.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=59 The Big Picture is a new community initiative from Northern Rail that aims to divert young people from anti-social behaviour such as graffiti 2006-12-12 10:03:19.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=66 The Government and the National Governing Body of motorcycle sport in the Country, the Auto-Cycle Union are calling on parents considering buying a mini motorbike for Christmas for their child to stop and think before they buy. 2006-12-21 09:26:04.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=54 Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is encouraging visitors to Grassingtons popular Dickensian Festival to leave their cars at home and travel by train and bus. 2006-11-19 17:52:07.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=50 Research shows that travelling on GNER's high-speed trains is consistently more reliable than domestic air travel. 2006-11-16 10:30:59.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=36 A popular Yorkshire Dales bus service will again be kept on the road during the winter months  thanks to a partnership between two local organisations. 2006-09-26 10:25:21.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=34 The Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. 2006-09-14 08:31:36.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=35 Vertebrate Graphics of Sheffield have just produced two additional mountain biking guide books to supplement their guide to the Southern Dales launched earlier in the year. 2006-09-14 11:01:23.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=29 It's still Winter, but you can still access the Dales by bus 2006-09-03 16:59:59.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=37 Cash spent on cycling and walking could save the NHS huge amounts of money. 2006-09-27 09:34:28.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=32 A book of twenty new walks from Colin Speakman, the man who gave us the Dales Way, urges walkers to leave their cars behind and discover the hidden beauty of the Yorkshire Dales 2006-09-13 12:06:25.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=26 New guidance to assist local authorities in setting local speed limits was published today by the Department for Transport. 2006-08-08 17:47:24.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=24 Work has started on the latest phase of improvements to bridleways which will form part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail through the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 2006-07-17 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=23 The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line are delighted to announce that Northern Rail have agreed to extend the Dales Railcard scheme to its members. 2006-07-27 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=14 Yorkshire Water has linked up with renowned walking author Mark Reid to devise a long-distance route linking its reservoirs from Scar House in the north to Langsett in the south of the region. 2006-06-21 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=12 The Council for National Parks today called on the government to inject new money into Britain's National Parks to enable everyone, not just those who own a car, to enjoy their health benefits. 2006-06-15 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=4 Pensioners and people with disabilities will be entitled to free, local off-peak bus travel from 1st April 2006. 2006-04-26 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=1 New tickets make travel into Wharfedale cheaper and easier 2006-04-26 00:00:00.0 Archive News http://www.traveldales.org.uk/news.cfm?category_id=8&id=211 Essential bridge repairs will result in the closure of New Inn Bridge at Horton in Ribblesdale for three Sundays 2008-10-20 17:52:39.0 Archive News