THE Clapham-based Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has produced a series of five walk guides incorporating some of the most exceptional meadows in the Dales, with options to suit all ages and abilities.

The best time to visit wildflower hay meadows in the Yorkshire Dales is mid to late June, when most of the wildflower species should be in bloom (depending on the weather and specific location).

For the seventh year running, the trust is also co-ordinating the Flowers of the Dales Festival which brings together more than 100 wildflower-inspired events taking place from now until October across the Dales.

The walk guides can be downloaded at www.ydmt.org/hay-time.