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.

2010 International Year of Biodiversity

Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty contain this country's finest landscapes and countryside and are home to some of our most exquisite and unusual wildlife species.

We are about nature and people and how they interact.

The family of AONBs supports the aims of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

 Heritage Strategy 2009-2014

The Nidderdale AONB Heritage Strategy is now available.

The Heritage Strategy identifies the objectives, policies and actions required for the sustainable management of the Nidderdale AONB's heritage until 2014.

Nidderdale AONB Management Plan 2009-2014

Nidderdale AONB has 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!