Purple Haze Best Places To See Heather
Rosedale - North York Moors
Located in the centre of the North York Moors, Rosedale has swathes of beautiful purple heather covering the landscape, you don't need to stray too far from roads if your not a keen hiker.
Ilkley Moor
The iconic moors of Yorkshire are very easily accessible from the picturesque maket town, a range of walks showcase the heather and the moors heritage.
Marsden Moor
The National Trust run Marsden Moor occupies a large expanse of moorland, crags and valleys in the Southern Pennines. In recent years the Moors has suffered from bush fires, the National Trust wrlcomes donations to help fund the restoration
Fylingdales - North York Moors
The vast heather moorland stretches from Robins Hood Bay to Ravenscar. Grouse shooting isn't permitted in this area, it is managed as conservation area. The area is home to over 90 bird species.
Norland Moor, Halifax
Norland Moor lays to the south of Sowerby Bridge. There is evidence of ancient use with a small number of standing stones, ditches and banks having been identified.
Levisham Moor - North York Moors
Levisham Moor is a great area for a walk all year round with the historic Levisham village, North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Hole of Horcum nearby. When the heather is in bloom it really is a sight to behold, with swathes of purple as far as the eye can see.
Autumn Highlights
Yorkshire is a fantastic place to experience the changing of the season to autumn, discover the reds, oranges and yellows of nature and special seasonal attractions.