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 £270 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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this trail. Visit Contours Trail Running Holidays.
“Accommodation was good, bag transfers were reliable, great hosts.”Mr Noble, Australia
“Surprisingly, my first ever visit to the Yorkshire Dales. A lovely, not-too-strenuous walk through rolling hills and along pretty river banks, often staying in characterful pubs with excellent food.”Mr Julyan, UK
“WE MADE IT. Hard to believe. It’s a beautiful trip and we really enjoyed it. Thanks for your advice and guidance. We are both sorry we only did two days. We would be happy for another day.”Mr Goldfarb, Jerusalem
“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
“Very attractive walk. The variety of accommodation added to the enjoyment of the holiday. Apart from the weekend we met few other walkers. Small villages & towns along the way added variety.”Mrs Badger, UK
“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
“Fantastic holiday, overnight stays excellent.”Mr McInnes, UK
“The walk was outstanding. We couldn’t believe the extraordinary variations in the landscape over such a short distance. We loved every section of the walk.”Mr Duggan, Canada