Special qualities in the North York Moors 10 reasons why the
North York Moors is a special place... From wide open moorland,
dales and valleys to fascinating geology, the North York Moors
offers a diverse landscape... - There are wide sweeps of open
heather moorland - distinctive dales, valleys and inland
headlands. - It's not all about moors - you'll find majestic
coastal cliffs, sheltered harbours and distinctive coastal
headlands. - The park also has an abundance of forest and
woodland - ancient trees and woodland that's rich in wildlife. -
You'll find special landforms from the Ice Age - this is a place
of exceptional coastal geology. - A special mix of upland,
lowland and coastal habitats means a wide variety of wildlife
dependent on these is present in the park. - History abounds -
and settlements reflect their agricultural, fishing or mining
past. There is a wealth of archaeology from prehistory to the
20th Century and you'll also notice locally distinctive
buildings and building materials. - Religion