Dales High Way Highlights
Sample the Dales High Way on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Dales High Way Highlights
https://www.contours.co.uk/dales-high-way-highlights
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 £505 per person
The Dales High Way Highlights holiday begins beneath the walls of the impressive Skipton Castle. From here the route heads over Weets Top to Malhamdale, boasting dramatic limestone scenery. Next it visits the traditional Dales town of Settle, explores tranquil Crummockdale and meanders through beautiful Dentdale to Sedbergh, England’s book town.
The walk showcases a range of spectacular cliffs, caverns, coves and waterfalls, as well as boasting far-reaching views from Weets Top, Ingleborough and World’s End, making this a spectacular walk filled with memorable sights.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDHW1 | From Skipton to Sedbergh(L) | 3 days walking | £505 | |
| HDHW2 | From Skipton to Sedbergh(L) | 4 days walking | £625 | |
| HDHW3 | From Skipton to Sedbergh(L) | 5 days walking | £745 |
Travel to Skipton where your first night's accommodation will be booked
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
Depart from Sedbergh(L) 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:
Visiting the quaint towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including Settle and Sedbergh, England’s Book Town.
Sampling a range of traditional Yorkshire ales in the many welcoming village pubs along the trail.
Walking through Malhamdale and encountering the spectacular scenery of Malham Cove.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Excellent walking route and efficient baggage transfer.”Mr Knapman, UK
“Fine walking and excellent accommodation. Enjoyable. Always been reliable.”Mr Andrews, UK
“Great and varied scenery helped by excellent weather.”Dr Latham, UK
“Excellent holiday but weather could have been slightly better. Not a bad meal all week.”Mrs Pitt, UK
