The Yorkshire Dales Centre was established in October 1975 at the Yorkshire Centres, West & North Groups AGM at the Winter Gardens Ilkley. 

The Yorkshire Dales Centre was fully formed from 1^st January 1976 with a chairman Mr Roy Knowles.

In January 1976 the first YDC brochure was produced in the style of a “cheque book”.

The first rally 13-15 February 1976 and had a valentines theme, it was held at Old Bilton with a rally fee of £1.30p .

On the 26-28^th  March 1976 the centre held its christening & dedication rally at Pool Bank (Chevin Park).

September 1978 the first YDC organised Three Peaks Walk took place that grew & grew until some 120 walkers registered to take part, with a briefing Saturday morning at 7.30am.

In 1984 at the AGM there were 262 voting members present and 1985 272 which included 28 Teenagers. 

April 1982 the centre hosted its 500^th rally at Ripley Castle.

April 1987 the centre hosted its 1000^th rally at Bolton Abbey (rather wet venue).  

July 1996 21^st year Thorp Perrow.

July 2000 silver jubilee & millennium rally at Woodhouse Grove School Appley bridge.

July 2005 30^th year celebration rally Pateley Bridge.

April 2009 2500^th rally at Harewood House.  

April 2015 40^th year celebration at Harewood House.    

We are currently starting to look for a venue so we can begin preparations for our 50th Birthday in 2025.