Dales Way
Explore the Dales Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday, with accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Dales Way
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A self-guided walking holiday through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.
From £415 per person
The Dales Way meanders through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. On a self-guided holiday along the Dales Way, you’ll enjoy a vast range of beautiful Yorkshire landscapes, including colourful moorland, tranquil riversides, rugged fells and quiet valleys.
The walk explores a range of pretty towns and villages and offers glimpses into the region’s past, including the ruins of Bolton Abbey and Barden Tower. The trail then leaves the Yorkshire Dales and heads towards Windermere, passing through rolling farmland framed by the impressive mountains of the Lake District, providing a satisfying end to a remarkable trail.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £951 per person
This holiday option takes in all 77 miles of the iconic Dales Way walking trail, showcasing some of the finest scenery the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District have to offer.
Admire the impressive ruins of Bolton Priory, meander through the peaceful Wharfedale Valley and visit many welcoming settlements on this magical walking holiday through two beautiful National Parks.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW1 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 6 days walking | £951 | |
| DW2 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 7 days walking | £1077 | |
| DW3 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 8 days walking | £1208 | |
| DW4 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 9 days walking | £1339 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWSB | From Ilkley to Kettlewell | 2 days walking | £415 |
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“Excellent long distance trail.”Mr Bullen, UK
“I knew I would enjoy the Dales Way and working with Contours helped us know everything was taken care of.”Ms Cox, USA
“Fine weather and beautiful scenery.”Mr Mitchell, UK
“Thank you for organising our walking holiday along the Dales Way. With the help of some great weather it was a truly amazing experience, with wonderful scenery and views throughout.”Mr Carr, UK
“We thought the accommodations were great for the most part and the trail itself was varied and beautiful. In light of Covid and our concerns about exposure and possible closures we were really impressed with the arrangements and the choices and cleanliness of the accommodations. Really enjoyed the walk.”Mr La Count, USA
“We had a lovely holiday. The weather was excellent and the walk was pure pleasure. I had wondered if the walk would be tedious as it follows a river most of the way but each day was different and stunningly beautiful in a gentle, pastoral way. Really well organized!”Mrs Sutherland, USA
“Beautiful countryside, great people and places to stay.”Mr Lent, USA
“Loved the route, want to do it all over again!”Mr Knight, UK
“It was amazing -one of the best holidays we have taken! We enjoyed the walking, going through endless stiles, seeing hundreds of sheep and cows, walking along beautiful rivers, crossing over historic bridges, crossing under viaducts, and stopping in small towns to eat and sleep. The directions and our luggage delivery were perfect. We'll definitely use Contours again and recommend you to our American friends. Most of our friends had not heard of this type of experience and thought it sounded fun. Thanks for arranging an unforgettable vacation!”Ms Lewellen, USA
