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News and Events

30/06/2009
The LEADER programme is now open for applications providing local people with the opportunity to benefit from funding to help encourage economic growth and emloyment. more...

05/05/2009
Nidderdale AONB has just got underway with a project to survey the Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC's) in the AONB. more...

05/05/2009
Nidderdale AONB Tree Wardens, Conservation Volunteers and Friends help to plant over 1700 trees. more...

28/04/2009
It's true: Volunteering boosts job prospects. more...

21/01/2009
The Upper Nidderdale Local History Group is pleased to announce the launch of its first book "People and Places" - a photographic dip into past times in the Upper Dale. more...

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What's New

03/06/2009
Our new Management Plan is now available to download. more...

03/06/2009
The Nidderdale Catchment Sensitive Farming Project can provide free advice and small grants to help reduce diffuse water pollution caused by agricultural management practices. more...

03/06/2009
Grants are now available as part of the Ripon MOP scheme to carry out capital works on land which drains into the River Skell, River Laver, Kex Beck or their tributaries. more...

14/05/2009
Find out more about Veteran Tree Surveying in the AONB. more...

07/05/2009
Read all about it!!! Our Visit Nidderdale AONB 2009 Newspaper is now available! Whether you are a visitor or local business contact us and we will happily send you a copy. more...

Welcome to Nidderdale

Photo by Janina Holubecki: The Nidderdale AONB countryside with Gouthwaite Reservoir and a typical Dales dry stone barn

The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 233 square miles (603 km²) of Northern England in the county of North Yorkshire. The AONB shares a common boundary with the Yorkshire Dales National Park immediately to the west.

The special quality of the landscape was formally recognised by the Government on 14 February 1994 when it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

"Diamonds in the Landscape" 60th Anniversary Celebrations! 2009 see the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. This act led to the creation of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks and also gave powers to strengthen a Public Rights of Way framework including the creation of long distance routes. A whole series of events and activities are taking place across the country throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary.	AONB Events 2009 - Book your places now! Discover more about the AONB's beautiful countryside and the special qualities of the area through our programme of exciting events, led by local experts. From guided walks, treasure hunts and dry stone walling to pond dipping, mini beast hunts and nest box making - there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Nidderdale AONB Management Plan 2009-2014 Nidderdale AONB has just published its second statutory Management Plan. The Plan and its supporting documents can be downloaded by clicking on the image below.	Become a Friend of Nidderdale AONB! Support the continued protection of this very special area by joining the Friends of Nidderdale AONB.
FREE advice for Farmers and Landowners! If you own land in the AONB find out more about the grants and advice available.	Join one of our volunteer groups! A great way to get plenty of fresh air and exercise whilst helping to look after the AONB, as well as making new friends and having plenty of laughs!