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Dales High Way

Dales High Way

A walk through the Yorkshire Dales from the village of Saltaire to the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.

4 to 10 nights
49-90 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £400 per person

About the trail

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.

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.

Routes on this trail

Dales High Way

Dales High Way

6 to 10 nights
90 miles
Moderate+
From £600 per person
A self-guided walking holiday from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland through the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales.Find Out More
Dales High Way Highlights

Dales High Way Highlights

4 to 6 nights
49 miles
Moderate+
From £400 per person
A walk through the countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park from Skipton to Sedbergh.Find Out More

Customer reviews from the Dales High Way

“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
“Great walk. Good quality accommodation all near to walk.”
Mrs Basford, 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
“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
“Overall, very good standard of accommodation and good walking instructions. Maps and walking books excellent. Overall, holiday very good indeed.”
Mrs Matts, UK
“Overall, this was an excellent walk, well organised by Contours, luggage transfers went smoothly and accommodation was generally of a high standard.”
Mr Cribb, UK
"View from Malham Cove" by Gary Gimbel (2018)
"Limestone Pavement" by Gary Gimbel (2017)
"Stone Circle on Ilkley Moor" by Gary Gimbel (2017)
"Howgills" by Gary Gimbel (2017)
"View of Pen-y-Ghent from Ingleborough" by Gary Gimbel (2017)
"Howgills North" by Gary Gimbel (2017)
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