Contours Walking Holidays
Explore the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on a 2-9 day walk along the Dales Way. Maps, guidebooks, welcoming accommodation and daily luggage transfers included.
Contours Walking Holidays
https://www.contours.co.uk/dales-way-trail
A self-guided walking holiday through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.
From £285 per person
The Dales Way meanders through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. Along the way, the trail enjoys 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 Priory 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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
“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
“Very lucky with the weather, amazing countryside and great places to visit and stay.”Miss Renard, UK
“Great walk on the best of the Dales. Beautiful weather walking through the river side and pastures, raining and wet walking on the hills, windy, soggy and confused about where the trail went and that was just the first day! Would do it again tomorrow.”Mr Penland, USA
“The scenery was great. The organisation was excellent. We are very pleased to have completed the walk. But it was hard going on some days! Everything went very smoothly.”Mrs Rosser, UK
“Yes, we had a great time! We loved the woods beyond Bolton Abbey and all of the riverside walking. I enjoyed the last few miles into Bowness very much.”Mrs Lawrie, UK
“Every vista was as beautiful as the last. Every lodging we stayed in was different, historic and interesting. I loved the remote feel to our daily walking, and we met so many nice people as we walked.”Ms Danforth, USA
“I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to my friends who would be interested in doing this walk. The landscape was delightful, so green. We thoroughly enjoyed the 7 days rambling through the Yorkshire countryside. I loved it all really. I loved that we were walking along a river a lot of the way. Always pleasant to be near water. I loved that I got to walk across stepping stones in the River Wharfe. Always wanted to do that.”Mrs Thompson, Australia
“Accommodation was good, bag transfers were reliable, great hosts.”Mr Noble, Australia
“The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful.”Dr Werner, USA