ONE of the most popular spectacles of spring is open again on the North York Moors but appeals are being made to visitors to abide by the pandemic guidelines and even more importantly keep to the daff path.

The Daffodils of Farndale is one of the most short lived but best loved visitor sites in the national park. Last spring the trail and car parks were closed as the pandemic took hold. With the latest relaxation of restrictions they've been open just as the daffodils come into full bloom.

The National Park Authority say they can once again welcome people to experience its cherished landscapes but they're reminding people to act responsibly and with consideration for the wildlife and local communities.

Tom Hind, Chief Executive of the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: "We recognise that many people have had limited access to open green spaces over the last few months, and that adhering to the ‘Stay at Home’ guidance has not always been easy on physical and mental health. Spring has now arrived and lockdown is easing, but it is essential that our eagerness to return to more relaxed times does not lead to harm, either to other people or to the countryside.

"We ask everyone to act responsibly and stay safe. Please continue to think carefully about your journeys and interactions, making sure you follow both national advice and local visitor information. Overcrowded beauty spots not only increase the likelihood of Covid-19 transmission, but are in themselves harmful to the environment and more likely to result in issues such as congestion and litter.

“We are delighted to welcome you back to the North York Moors in your own time, but there is no rush. And when you do get here, please treat this very special place with the respect it deserves."

In Farndale they're especially keen that visitors keep to the paths because they say the daffodils are fragile wildflowers, and the surrounding farmland is used for agriculture and grazing. The daffodil meadows and woodlands of Farndale are privately owned forming part of working farms. Park officers are urge people to always keep to the path and if they have to step off to allow for social distancing wait for others to pass, then step back on again and most importantly don't pick the daffodils

The main path along the River Dove is marked from Low Mill to Church Houses.