Herriot Way
Tour the wildflower-woven landscapes of Wensleydale and Swaledale on a 4-6 day walk, maps, guidebooks, cosy accommodation and daily luggage transfers included. With waterfalls and panoramic views from Shunner Fell to enjoy, explore the area at your own pace, backed by Contours' 20+ years experience.
Herriot Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/herriot-way-clockwise
A walking holiday inspired by James Herriot through Wensleydale and Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales.
From £405 per person
The Herriot Way is a delightful walk around the northern Yorkshire Dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale. It is based on a holiday taken by James Herriot with his son, which he described in his book 'James Herriot's Yorkshire'.
The trail winds through the valleys of Wensleydale and Swaledale, each filled with pretty wildflowers and amazing wildlife. The views from atop Great Shunner Fell are far-reaching and spectacular, while the famous waterfalls of Aysgarth and Hardraw Force can also be admired along the way. There are also plenty of quaint villages and hamlets to explore, such as Hawes, Keld and the ‘Capital of Swaledale’ Reeth, each offering a warm welcome to walkers.
Experiencing the sights and sounds of the Yorkshire Dales described by James Herriot in his books ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ and ‘James Herriot’s Yorkshire.’
Exploring the beautiful valley of Wensleydale and the home of Wensleydale Cheese in Hawes.
Visiting the wonderful Dales villages of Reeth, Heaulaugh and Thwaite, each with their own individual charm and warm welcome.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERW | A circular trail beginning at Aysgarth | 4 days walking | £405 | |
| HERW1 | A circular trail beginning at Aysgarth | 5 days walking | £485 |
Travel to Aysgarth where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Aysgarth to Hawes. 13 miles (21km)
Hawes to Keld. 13 miles (21km)
Keld to Reeth. 13 miles (21km)
Reeth to Aysgarth. 13 miles (21km)
Depart from Aysgarth after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly