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North York Moors
National park in North Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 (1,430 km2), the National Park has a population of 23,380.[1] It is administered by the North York Moors National Park Authority, which is based in Helmsley.[2]
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North York Moors National Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
![]() North York Moors National Park sign near Great Ayton | |
![]() The North York Moors from space | |
Location | North Yorkshire, England |
Coordinates | type:landmark source:dewiki 54°23′N 0°45′W |
Area | 554 sq mi (1,430 km2) |
Established | 1952 |
Governing body | North York Moors National Park Authority |
Website | www |
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