Kirkbymoorside & Dales

Kirkbymoorside & Dales ward encompasses a large, rural area of the North York Moors National Park. The market town of Kirkbymoorside itself provides a central hub with essential services and a historic main street. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and open moorland, crossed by quiet country lanes and public footpaths. This is primarily an agricultural region, with a scattered population living in smaller villages and isolated farmsteads.

The geography is defined by several significant river valleys, including the Rye and the Seven. The ward contains sections of the Tabular Hills and the eastern fringes of the higher North York Moors plateau. A notable local feature is the presence of Hutton-le-Hole, a village known for its stream-crossed green and the Ryedale Folk Museum, which details the area's heritage. Economic activity revolves around farming, forestry, and tourism linked to the national park.