Gormire Lake under two different skies. ☀️🌧️ Sometimes the views from Sutton Bank are even better on a cloudy day. Without the summer haze, the landscape looks crisp, and you can see for miles. 📍 Sutton Bank, North York Moors National Park 📸 Rich Doak

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

Summer days in the countryside 🌿🫶🐝 📍 Farndale 📸 Naomi Newton

The countdown is on! 🎶🎷 In just a few weeks, Kirkbymoorside will come alive with music for the Gateway to the Moors Music Festival. From Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, enjoy everything from live performances across a variety of genres to family-friendly activities. 📸 Kirkby Soul

We're looking forward to being part of Dalbyology on Sunday 5th July. We'll have copies of our Out and About guide and some fun activities. So, if you're heading to Dalby Forest be sure to come say hi!

Cute? Absolutely. 🦭💙 But while we might be excited to spot seals on the coast, they don't always feel the same way about seeing us. 📸 Stay at least 10 metres away and use a camera or binoculars instead 🐕 Keep dogs on a short lead 🔇 Keep noise to a minimum 📸 Whitby Whale Watching, WildStock, NYMNPA

Talented. Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. Showstopping. Spectacular. Never the same. Totally unique. 🥹🙌👏 📍 Danby Beacon and Young Ralph Cross 📸 Joe Beavin

✨ We're hiring! ✨ Want to work somewhere extraordinary? From heather-clad moorland and stunning coastline to wildlife-rich landscapes and charming villages, the North York Moors is one of the UK's most beautiful places to live, work and explore. 🌿 📸 VisitBritain/NYMNPA/Ula Blocksage

One of the prettiest fishing villages in the UK 🥹✨ Nestled between towering cliffs on the Yorkshire Coast, Staithes feels like stepping into a postcard. Wander its cobbled streets, admire the colourful cottages and take in the views around the picturesque stone harbour. 📸🌊 📸 Kelly Holmes

The North York Moors is officially at extreme risk of wildfire. 🧺 No BBQs, stoves or open fires. 🚬 Dispose of cigarettes and matches safely. 🚮 Take all rubbish home, especially glass bottles. 📞 If you see any signs of smouldering or fire, call 999. 📸 NYMNPA

What's better: a pint after work or a pint after a long walk? 🍻 Whichever side you're on, The Fox & Hounds Inn in Ainthorpe is a grand place for a debrief. Pull up a chair, soak up the views across the North York Moors, and raise a glass to a day well spent. 🍺 📸 NYMNPA/Vicky Burton

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ Today is the longest day of the year and what a belter! 🧡☀️ For our long evening lovers, don't be too sad yet, as today doesn't have the latest sunset of the year. That honour goes to 24 June. 😍 How are you making the most of the extra daylight? 📸 Mike Kipling

Right to Roam is now open at @inspiredby.gallery 🚶‍♀️🌿 The exhibition explores the history of the right to roam movement and its lasting impact on England's National Parks and public rights of way. 📅 Open daily until Sunday 24 July ⏰ 10am to 5pm 🖼️ Izzie May, Tony Galuidi 📸 Olivia Brabbs

We had an excellent turnout of more than 200 people celebrating Eid with us at Danby Lodge. ✨ Families enjoyed guided walks, crafts, games, and the chance to relax and spend time together, sharing picnics and cake in the beautiful North York Moors.

The pretty little coastal village of Robin Hood's Bay 😍 ⚓ 📸 Alec Scott

A cascading waterfall, lush green foliage and dappled sunlight 🌿🌊 🌳 🌤️ Mallyan Spout really said: touch grass. 📸 NYMNPA/Vicky Burton

Are you a National Park Protector? @campaign4parks.bsky.social annual Awards are back and they're looking for people who are the heart of our National Parks. ❤️ Learn more and how to nominate 👉 https://bit.ly/4ojW3G4 📆 Nominations close 12 July 2026

Couldn't even tell you what type of weather we've had recently. 🌦️ Waterproofs? Layers? Sunglasses? Who knows. One minute it's warm, the next you're reaching for a jumper. It's blowing a gale, then suddenly it's eerily still. It's raini- no, wait, it isn't. Confused? Yes. So are we. 📸 Gav Garner

Fancy joining us for a walk? Our guided walks are back and running right through to October, all completely free to join. Walks range from 1 mile to 14 miles, and for our linear routes, a return bus service is available at a small cost to take you back to your car. 📸 Ebor Images, Will Slater

Some places are too good not to share with a plus one, and Ampleforth Abbey is one of them. It's a secret weapon for anyone who loves introducing friends and family to great brews, beautiful views and divine cakes. 📸Duncan Lomax, Vicky Burton #BrewWithAView

There’s no one way to volunteer at the North York Moors 🌿 Whether you want to gain experience, protect nature, meet like-minded people, or simply spend more time outdoors, we’ve got lots of opportunities to get involved 💚 Opportunities are available for all ages and interests.

Along the streets of Castleton is an unassuming chapel with a charming café tucked inside, The Old Chapel Tearoom. Enjoy a cake and a hot brew as you sit on the balcony, watching bowlers against a panoramic backdrop of rolling hills and dramatic skylines. 📸 NYMNPA/Vicky Burton #BrewWithAView

🎨 Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage is back 🌊 📅 12 and 13 September ✨ Preview Evening: 11 September For one special weekend, the village of Staithes transforms into a giant, walkable gallery, with cottages, studios and community spaces opening their doors to showcase artists. 📸 Ceri Oakes

🚂 It’s #CommunityRailWeek and we’re shining a light on the Esk Valley Railway. 💚 Recently featured on Songs of Praise, the railway’s wonderful Forget-Me-Not train offers people living with Dementia and their carers a chance to enjoy a memorable day out together. 📸 NYMNPA, ROi

Happy Volunteers’ Week 💚 A huge thank you to every single one of our volunteers who help care for the North York Moors. 📣 We’re also recruiting for a Volunteer Support & Engagement Officer 📆 Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 🔗 Learn more by visiting our website.

Looking for a thoughtful gift with real meaning? 💚 Instead of another pair of socks or box of chocolates, give a gift that helps care for the North York Moors for future generations. Gift vouchers start from £5 and are available on our website. 📸 Matt Cooper, Holly Ramsden, National Trust

We're celebrating the best Brew with a View spots across the North York Moors, like Farndale Store. 🫖☕🌿 Farndale Store is located near the famous Daff Path in Low Mill. It’s a shop filled with locally made gifts and a takeaway counter that’s impossible to walk past without ordering cake and coffee.

The National Park is officially at extreme risk of wildfire. 🧺 No BBQs, stoves or open fires. Bring a cold picnic instead. 🚬 Dispose of cigarettes and matches safely. 🚮 Take all rubbish home, especially glass bottles. 📞 If you see any signs of smouldering or fire, call 999.

A delightful storybook cottage 💜 You'd think this is in the Cotswolds, but it's actually in the quaint, similarly named village of Coxwold, on the edge of the North York Moors. 📸 Tatiana Hepplewhite

🌼 We are more than a single landscape. Through our REConnect project, we are helping strengthen people’s connection with nature through the beauty of the River Esk and its surrounding landscape. This European Day of Parks 2026, we’re proud to show how we are #ConnectedByNature 🌍💚 #EDoP2026

We’re on the hunt for the best Brew with a View spots across the North York Moors ☕🍺🌿 First off, we headed to The Owl, a pub that offers cosy interiors decked with fairy lights and gorgeous window views. Outdoors, you've got yourself a top-notch beer garden to kick back and enjoy many a brew.

📣 New job alert: Programme Assistant - Farming in Protected Landscapes 🌿 This is a full time role on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2029. 📆 Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 🔗 https://jobs.northyorkmoors.org.uk/JobDescription/T9YqJgY8kXE 📸 Olivia Brabbs

It’s Creativity & Wellbeing Week, and there’s no better time to get inspired than by the arts, culture and creative events happening as part of the Beacon for the Arts Spring Series. ✨ Find the full programme and festival details: https://bit.ly/3RbWW7g

Our Youth Voice delegates hosted the UK’s first fully youth-led Youth Voice conference, bringing together young people from National Parks and Protected Landscapes across the UK, including AONBs in Northern Ireland. 📸 Livia Wright

Did you know that you can hire event spaces at our National Park Centres? 🌿 We offer flexible spaces for hire, ideal for meetings, parties, training sessions, outdoor experiences and more. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/42yKqRR 📸 VisitBritain/Peter Kindersley, Matt Cooper, Lucas St John

Nothing beats a spring walk with rolling hills, bluebell filled woods, and birds singing like they’re getting paid for it 🌼🐦✨ Bonus points if there’s a pub stop or coffee involved. 🐝🌷☕ Where's your go to spring walk? 📍 Beck Hole to Goathland 📸 NYMNPA #NationalWalkingMonth

Take a walk for your mind, not your step count. 🌿✨ This Mental Health Awareness Week, take a little time to get outside. A short walk in nature can help boost your mood, clear your mind and reset your energy, even if it’s only for 10 minutes. 📸 Dependable Productions, Mick Kirkman, VisitBritain

The 2 mile ‘Miles Without Stiles’ walk from Thornton le Dale takes you past little bridges, along Thornton Beck and out to the peaceful hamlet of Ellerburn. Along the way you’ll find the beautiful church of St Hilda, thought to be the oldest church in the area. 📸NYMNPA, James Hines

One of the UK’s rarest butterflies calls the North York Moors home 🦋 The National Park supports around 10% of the UK’s remaining colonies of this rare little butterfly. 📸 Tammy Andrews

Lazy days and long evenings soaking in the sea air at Runswick Bay 😌⛵ 📸 Yorkshire Postcards Thinking of staying on the North York Moors coastline? Check out Runswick Bay Cottages by visiting https://www.runswickbaycottages.co.uk/ *The houses photographed are different to the ones on the website.

🎉 We’re celebrating 50 years of Danby Lodge National Park Centre today with a special garden party! 🥳 The party starts at 11am until 3pm. Join us for live music, performances, activities. 🎶🌿🎭 Plus, there’s free birthday cake for early visitors! 🍰 📸 Olivia Brabbs

As part of Walking Month, we’ve teamed up with Muslim Hikers to offer a stunning day out walking along the North York Moors coastline. 👣 Sunday 10 May, 9 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome! 🫶 Book your place via Eventbrite. 📸 Will Slater

Ditch the car this Bank Holiday and explore the North York Moors by bus 🚍🌿 With eight routes to choose from and single fares capped at £3, the Moorsbus makes it easy to see more for less. 📸 M Grant, NYMNPA

Sutton Bank National Park Centre will be closed on Tuesday 5 May due to a water leak being fixed. This includes the toilets and In the Wilde café. The car park will be open as usual for anyone hoping to see the 'Finest View in England'. 🌲🌿 📸 VisitBritain/Gary Walsh

Experience something a little different with our Wander art trail 🎨 Created in collaboration with The Northern School Of Art, this trail offers a fresh way to experience the North York Moors. Discover 10 locations brought to life through stories and artwork, all crafted by students. 🖼️ Amy Guy

When out this bank holiday, please remember to protect this special landscape and the wildlife that calls it home. You must NOT: ❌ Discard cigarettes or matches anywhere ❌ Light barbecues, campfires or gas stoves ❌ Leave glass bottles or reflective litter 📍 Lilla Cross after the 2025 wildfire

We’re a 2026 Airbnb Best of British Fund winner 🎉 Thanks to this support, we’ll be able to create even more opportunities for communities and visitors to connect, explore and celebrate the arts and culture within our landscape. 📸 Ryedale Folk Museum, 3-Minute Arts Festival, Zillah Bell Gallery

Sunrise or sunset... which are you choosing? 🌅✨ Hawnby Hill 💕 Perched above Hawnby, the first village in England to be accredited as a Dark Skies Friendly Community, it’s the perfect place to catch the sunset 🌅 📸 Joe Beavin

The Outdoor Learning Team recently spent a day with 4 trainee teachers from York St John University, demonstrating how outdoor learning can bring the curriculum to life. 🎒🌿 The day involved showing how the same natural environment can be adapted to teach both Key Stage 2 and GCSE river fieldwork. 🙌

The Wainstones 🤍 Now part of both the Coast to Coast Path and the Cleveland Way 😍 A gorgeous spot to stop for a break or watch the sunset. Which National Trail are you keen to tackle? ✨ 📸 Stuart Hodgson