The Upper Dales of Teesdale create an important habitat for internationally important breeding birds such as the Curlew, Redshank, Yellow Wagtail, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Snipe and Black grouse.

Its variety of rocks and soils, plus high rainfall and altitude, make this area unique for it's expanse of special flora which include The Blue Gentian, (Gentiana verna) often referred to as The Teesdale Gentian; The Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and the beautiful Globeflower (Trollius europaeus).

To maintain this balance farmers of the upper Dales reduce the use of chemicals, restore the wildlife habitats and safeguard the traditional architecture of the Dale.
We are very fortunate to live in such an environmentally rich area and hope the programme lets you experience a small part of England you may never have known existed.

We have learnt that the programme is to be shown on BBC2 on 23rd May 2003.
If you are looking for a holiday this year which gives you the opportunity to view some of Englands finest landscape and nature...you can't miss this programme.