Sheep being taken to the shearing in Nidderdale, near Gouthwaite reservoir

There are more sheep than people in this part of Yorkshire. Sheep farming is a staple of the Yorkshire Dales and plays a role in shaping the countryside of Yorkshire.

Lamb growing up

This lamb is a couple of months old and will soon be ‘ready for the pot’ so to speak

Take care to shut gates when walking through the Yorkshire Dales. Also take care when driving, sheep are easily scared and have a funny habit of running away towards you. E.g. if they see you cycling on rather than run in the opposite direction they will run across your path before scampering away.

Yorkshire sheep makes great wool.