MAY is packed full of activities for visitors to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Whether you enjoy talking in beautiful countryside or learning a practical skill, there is something to suit every age and ability in the package of events run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

The special qualities of the National Park– from its landscape and wildlife to its buildings and man-made features – are explored in a selection of walks for all abilities.

And there are plenty of things for youngsters to do, from stream dipping to learning about climate change.

There is a small charge for some of the activities and full details are available by phoning the relevant number.

The full list of activities is:

• 02 May: Pathfinder Introduction, Course. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, 13:30 to 16:30. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 03 May: Grassington and Hebden Circular Walk, Guided Walk. Meet at Grassington National Park Centre, 11:00 to 15:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 03 May: The High Limestone Plateau, Guided Walk. Meet at Horton in Ribblesdale Station, 10:30 to 16:30. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 04 May: The Craven Lime Works, Discovery Walk. Meet at B6479 between Langcliffe & Stainforth - look for signs and staff directing you to parking area (Grid SD 822 660), 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 05 May: Spinning a Yarn, Demonstration. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 10 May: Digital Cameras for Beginners, Workshop/Course. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, 10:30 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 10 May: The Kings Highway and Cleatop Wood, Guided Walk. Meet at Settle Tourist Information Centre, 13:30 to 16:45. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 10 May: Dawn Chorus, Discovery Walk. Meet at Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey (Grid 078 553), 06:30 to 11:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 12 May: Drystone Walling Demonstration, Demonstration. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 13 May: Bird Watching at Grimwith, Discovery Walk. Meet at Grimwith Reservoir Car Park, 10:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 15 May: Victorian Kitchen - Wash Day, Demonstration. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, 13:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 17 May: Archaeology around Malham, Guided Walk. Meet at Street Gate parking area to the south east of Malham Tarn (Grid SD 904656), 14:00 to 17:00. Telephone 01969 652380.
• 17 May: Delightful Dentdale, Guided Walk. Meet at Dent village car park, opposite Heritage Centre, 11:00 to 14:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 19 May: Open Access Guided Walk with a Ranger - Yarnbury, Guided Walk. Meet at Yarnbury (Grid SE 013 659), 11:00 to 15:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 20 May: Riverside and Woodland Birds, Discovery Walk. Meet at Grassington National Park Centre, 10:30 to 14:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 21 May: On High between Kettlewell and Grassington, Guided Walk. Meet at Kettlewell Car Park, 10:00 to 16:15. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 23 May: Creatures and Climate Change, Children's Activity. Meet at Malham National Park Centre, 11:00 to 17:00. Telephone 01969 652380.
• 23 May: Storytelling Procession, Guided Walk. Meet at Malham National Park Centre, 19:00 to . Telephone 01969 652380.
• 24 May: Herb Discovery Walk, Discovery Walk. Meet at Aysgarth NPC, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 662910.
• 24 May: Mines and Caverns, Guided Walk. Meet at Stump Cross Caverns on B6265 between Grassington & Pateley Bridge (Grid SE 089 636), 11:00 to 14:30. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 24 May: In the Footsteps of Monks and Drovers, Guided Walk. Meet at Watersinks Car Park south of Malham Tarn (Grid SD 893 658), 11:00 to 15:00. Telephone 01969 652380.
• 24 May: Dent Town Trail, Discovery Walk. Meet at Dent village car park, opposite Heritage Centre, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 25 May: Swaledale Stroll, Guided Walk. Meet at Reeth National Park Centre, 14:00 to 16:30. Telephone 01748 884059.
• 26 May: Stream Dipping at Malham, Children's Activity. Meet at Malham NPC, 10:30 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 652380.
• 27 May: Nature Discovery, Guided Walk. Meet at Aysgarth NPC Car Park (Grid SE 012 888), 11:00 to 13:30. Telephone 01969 662910.
• 27 May: Flowers of Clapdale, Guided Walk. Meet at Clapham National Park car park, 14:00 to 17:00. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 27 May: Discover & Do, Children's Activity. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 27 May: Around Calver, Guided Walk. Meet at Reeth National Park Centre, 11:00 to 16:30. Telephone 01748 884059.
• 28 May: Wildlife of Snaizeholme, Guided Walk. Meet at Mirkpot House, Snaizeholme, Hawes (Grid SD 828 871), 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 28 May: Local Food, Past and Present, Drop-in Event. Meet at Muker Showfield, north of village, 10:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01748 884059.
• 30 May: Settle Heritage Trail, Guided Walk. Meet at Settle Tourist Information Centre, 14:15 to 16:15. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 31 May: Clapham Heritage Trail, Guided Walk. Meet at Clapham National Park Car Park, 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01729 825192.
• 31 May: On High Tracks above the Former Lead Mines, Guided Walk. Meet at Yarnbury (approx 2 miles above Grassington) Grid SE 016 659, 11:00 to 15:00. Telephone 01969 666210.
• 31 May: Kisdon Classic Circular, Guided Walk. Meet at Farmers Arms, Muker, 11:00 to 16:30. Telephone 01748 884059.
• 31 May: Weaving Demonstration, Demonstration. Meet at Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, 11:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01969 666210.