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, the National Park has a population of …
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, 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.
Location: North Yorkshire, England
Established: 1952
Area: 554 sq mi (1,430 km²)
Governing body: North York Moors National Park Authority
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