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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“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
“We had a lovely holiday. The weather was excellent and the walk was pure pleasure. I had wondered if the walk would be tedious as it follows a river most of the way but each day was different and stunningly beautiful in a gentle, pastoral way. Really well organized!”Mrs Sutherland, USA
“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
“The arrangements worked like clockwork. Before the tour, the website was extremely useful with the Members' area making it easy for all the travellers to pay directly. Having an electronic copy of the Tour pack was an added bonus as everyone had access to the same information. When I called your main line number my calls were answered quickly and my questions and queries were resolved quickly. Our request for single occupancy for the group was understood completely and we were very happy with the arrangements, even when sharing. Very good value for money, especially those travelling as a group.”Mr Fowler, UK
“Thank you, a great holiday.”Mrs Guy, UK
“Beautiful countryside, great people and places to stay.”Mr Lent, USA
“Everything worked smoothly. Taxis' arrived on time and drivers were very accommodating re pick up times, B&B's good and baggage safely delivered every day.”Mrs Thursfield, UK
“Very impressed with Contours, will definitely use again. This was my first trip with you. Walk was lovely, particularly first 5 days.”Mr Griffiths, 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
