Dales Way
A self-guided walking holiday through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.
The Dales Way meanders through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District.
Beginning at the little stone town of Ilkley, the Dales Way follows the River Wharfe to its source on Cam Fell, past the romantic ruin of Bolton Priory and the pretty villages of Burnsall, Grassington, Kettlewell and Buckden. Beyond Cam Fell, the trail follows the River Dee through the charming village of Dent, with its narrow cobbled streets, to the old market town of Sedbergh nestling beneath the steep slopes of the Howgill Fells. At Sedbergh, the Dales Way leaves the Yorkshire Dales and with the mountains of the Lake District crowning the horizon, heads for Windermere across rolling farmland scattered with farms and isolated villages.
Holiday Highlights
- Crossing two national parks, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park.
- Admiring the iconic dry stone walls and enclosed rolling fields of the Yorkshire Dales.
- The variety of scenery, from moors to riversides.
Testimonials
"Blessed with great weather, scenery, accommodation, food and local ales."
- Mr Hogg. UK
"The moors were heavenly and even the steep walks in the Fells were good. We (three seniors in our 70's and one young 59er) laughed so much during the whole way that we have agreed that it's the best trip that we've ever experienced. Next week we'll have a Full English Breakfast together to remind us of that remarkable time."
- Ms Miller. Canada
Dales Way
A walk from Ilkley in the Yorkshire Dales to Windermere in the Lake District.
| Total Distance | 77 miles (123.5 km) |
| Start and Finish | Ilkley to Windermere |
| Availability | 8th April to 14th October |
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAW1 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £535 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW2 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £610 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW3 | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £690 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW4 | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £765 per person | More Information | Book Online |
The price that you pay includes:
- accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
- door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour.
- maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAW1-D | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £605 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW2-D | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £690 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW3-D | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £780 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DAW4-D | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £865 per person | More Information | Book Online |
The price that you pay includes:
- accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
- door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour.
- maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Dales Way Taster Break - Central Section and Dales Way Taster Break - Eastern Section covering the most rewarding sections of the Dales Way.
Dales Way Taster Break - Central Section
A short walking holiday from Burnsall to Sedbergh through the finest section of the Yorkshire Dales.
| Total Distance | 39.5 miles (63.5 km) |
| Start and Finish | Burnsall to Sedbergh |
| Availability | 8th April to 14th October |
The Dales Way Taster Break - Central Section tour takes in the most rewarding section of the Dales Way between the village of Burnsall and the old market town of Sedbergh. The trail continues at a relatively low level, along the Wharfedale valley, before arriving at Sedbergh, resting at the foot of the Howgill Fells. It is the perfect shorter break for those wishing to sample the rolling beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.
Holiday Highlights
- Visiting the quaint towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, from Burnsall to Sedbergh.
- Sampling a traditional Yorkshire Ale in the village pub.
- Walking through Wharfedale, one of Yorkshire’s longest and most beautiful valleys.
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWH1 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £320 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DWH2 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £395 per person | More Information | Book Online |
The price that you pay includes:
- accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
- door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour.
- maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWH1-D | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £360 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| DWH2-D | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £445 per person | More Information | Book Online |
The price that you pay includes:
- accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
- door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour.
- maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.
Dales Way Taster Break - Eastern Section
This short break option takes in the first stretch of the Dales Way and provides a wonderful taste of what this beautiful walk has to offer. The trail begins at Ilkley and heads north, following the ever-changing River Wharfe and encountering a range of interesting sites, such as the impressive ruins of Bolton Priory, the awesome Strid surrounded by woodland filled with wildflowers, the dramatic range of limestone scars, the powerful Linton Falls and a scattering of ancient earthworks alluding to the area's rich lead mining history. Before reaching the holiday's end in Kettlewell, the trail also encounters Coniston Pie, a fantastic limestone crag that boasts incredible panoramas across Upper Wharfedale, and is definitely worth the climb.
Holiday Highlights
- Seeing the landscape change from dark Pennine sandstone to light, smooth limestone, with beautiful scenery at every turn.
- Spending time exploring the pretty village of Ilkley, the old Viking settlement of Burnsall and the lead mining village of Kettlewell.
- Spotting a range of historical landmarks including Addingham Church, Bolton Priory, Linton Church, Barden Bridge and Barden Tower.
| Total Distance | 21 miles (34 km) |
| Start and Finish | Ilkley to Kettlewell |
| Availability | 8th April to 14th October |
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWT1 | 3 nights, 2 days walking | £245 per person | More Information | Book Online |
The price that you pay includes:
- accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
- door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour.
- maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.