Yorkshire Dales National Park The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a protected landscape and seascape which touches three counties in England – North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire. It was considered as a National Park of England in 1954 with an area of 841 square miles or 2,178 square kilometers. This park is in the top 5 most famous landmarks of the country and is one of the things to see in England. The activities in Yorkshire Dales National Park include walking, sight-seeing, jogging, cycling and biking, among others.