Dales High Way
Explore the Dales High Way at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Dales High Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/dales-high-way
A walk through the Yorkshire Dales from the village of Saltaire to the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
From £505 per person
Enjoy a walking holiday along the Dales High Way, following ancient drovers' ways, packhorse tracks and green lanes through the Yorkshire Dales and taking in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer. The trail traverses rolling dales, quiet moors, secluded valleys and mighty peaks, the latter offering breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside.
Not only does this walk showcase the wonderful geology of the Yorkshire Dales, including limestone crags and cascading waterfalls, but it also boasts plenty of interesting history to uncover, with landmarks of note including Neolithic stone carvings, Skipton Castle and the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.
From £745 per person
This holiday option explores all 90 miles of the Dales High Way, showcasing some of the finest scenery the Yorkshire Dales National Park has to offer.
The rolling hills and mighty fells offer incredible views across the English countryside, while the many wonderful settlements along the way all offer warm welcomes and have plenty of interesting stories to share. This walking trail is a great adventure through the pleasant, green landscapes for which this corner of England is famous.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHW1 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 5 days walking | £745 | |
| DHW2 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 6 days walking | £865 | |
| DHW3 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 7 days walking | £980 | |
| DHW4 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 8 days walking | £1100 | |
| DHW5 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 9 days walking | £1215 |
Please note that during early June, one of the oldest fairs in Europe takes place. The Appleby Horse Fair is visited by travellers who come to trade their horses. It attracts thousands of visitors and as a result, the area becomes very busy and can have an impact on availability of accommodations and the ease of luggage transfers.
If you are considering walking during this time, please telephone or email us to discuss your options.
Travel to Saltaire/Shipley where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Saltaire/Shipley to Skipton. 18 miles (29km) / 2264 ft (690 m) ascent
Skipton to Settle. 18.5 miles (29.5km) / 3009 ft (917 m) ascent
Settle to Chapel-le-Dale(L). 14.5 miles (23km) / 2533 ft (772 m) ascent
Chapel-le-Dale(L) to Sedbergh(L). 15.5 miles (25km) / 1716 ft (523 m) ascent
Sedbergh(L) to Appleby. 23.5 miles (37.5km) / 3077 ft (938 m) ascent
Depart from Appleby after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Discovering the legacy of Lady Anne Clifford as you explore the castles at Skipton and Appleby.
Walking over Rombalds Moor and searching for the intriguing stone engravings.
Admiring the views from the top of Malham Cove and the amazing limestone scenery around Ing Scar and Attermire Scar.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“It went very smoothly and all the arrangements worked well.”Mr Stone, UK
“We were blessed with great weather, guide book excellent, high standard of B&B's, easy to find and all in all, fabulous week. Too difficult to pick the best bits .. all different and all superb!!”Mr Needham, UK
“Great and varied scenery helped by excellent weather.”Dr Latham, UK
“Definitely the best trail I have done so far.”Mr Parish, UK
“The walk was spectacular in places if also a bit more strenuous than expected. We have thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip so thank you for planning and organising the whole thing for us.”Mr Yates, UK
“Overall, very good standard of accommodation and good walking instructions. Maps and walking books excellent. Overall, holiday very good indeed.”Mrs Matts, UK
“Really rewarding route. Lucky to have fine (if cold) weather throughout. Physically challenging at times which added to the feeling of satisfaction on completion.”Mr Hopper, UK
“All the arrangements, including accommodation, transfer taxis and baggage transfers worked extremely well. The weather was perfect and the quality of walking on the Dales High Way was brilliant, spread over eight days. The descent from Ingleborough was hair raising, as described in the guide book; we are very proud that we have done it though!”Mr Turner, UK
“The walk involved a route of hillwalking during the day, with occasional descents into the dales, with lodging in the dales at night. The countryside varied from rural to wild to small-town civilization. It was a delightful mix. We are researching and planning our next holiday already.”Mr Brancheau, USA
