Dales Way
Explore the Dales Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday, with accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Dales Way
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A self-guided walking holiday through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.
From £436 per person
The Dales Way meanders through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. On a self-guided holiday along the Dales Way, you’ll enjoy 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 Abbey 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.
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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £1004 per person
This holiday option takes in all 77 miles of the iconic Dales Way walking trail, showcasing some of the finest scenery the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District have to offer.
Admire the impressive ruins of Bolton Priory, meander through the peaceful Wharfedale Valley and visit many welcoming settlements on this magical walking holiday through two beautiful National Parks.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW1 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 6 days walking | £1004 | |
| DW2 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 7 days walking | £1137 | |
| DW3 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 8 days walking | £1275 | |
| DW4 | From Ilkley to Bowness-On-Windermere | 9 days walking | £1414 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWSB | From Ilkley to Kettlewell | 2 days walking | £436 |
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“Lovely walk. Not too challenging with beautiful scenery. We were lucky with the weather but much of the walk is along rivers so even in bad weather it would have been lovely. No hitches with logistics. Luggage arrived at the right place. Accommodation easy to find.”Dr Stafford, UK
“Absolutely beautiful the whole way.”Mrs Coleman, UK
“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
“Excellent week. Great landscape to walk through, excellent weather as well as very good accommodation and everything running smoothly.”Mr Chilvers, UK
“We were lucky with the weather, but the stunning scenery and views were completely unexpected, despite myself being a Yorkshire lass.”Ms Louden, UK
“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
“Thank you for organising our walking holiday along the Dales Way. With the help of some great weather it was a truly amazing experience, with wonderful scenery and views throughout.”Mr Carr, UK
“Thank you, a great holiday.”Mrs Guy, UK
“We thought the accommodations were great for the most part and the trail itself was varied and beautiful. In light of Covid and our concerns about exposure and possible closures we were really impressed with the arrangements and the choices and cleanliness of the accommodations. Really enjoyed the walk.”Mr La Count, USA
