Herriot Way
Wander Wensleydale and Swaledale along the Herriot Way on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Herriot Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/herriot-way
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A walking holiday inspired by James Herriot through Wensleydale and Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales.
From £580 per person
From £580 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 | £580 | |
| HERW1 | A circular trail beginning at Aysgarth | 5 days walking | £695 |
Kindly note that this trail is very popular, if you have flexibility with your start date, please advise this when booking. Please do not make any travel plans until we have double checked and confirmed availability for your booking.
Travel to Aysgarth where your first night's accommodation will be 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.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
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 travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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 on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Beautiful route so much to see, wonderful views, wildlife and pretty villages. At the end of each day we felt we had earned our evening meal and a pint, then a great night’s sleep. Everything was better than we could have hoped for.”Mrs Hoare, UK
“This was my 14th Contours walking holiday and I've enjoyed them all! As on previous trips, the accommodation, luggage transfers, route information and organisation provided by Contours was excellent overall. Quite a challenging walk (at our age!) through lovely and varied Yorkshire Dales countryside. Contrasting terrain - 2 days of more gentle valley walking in Wensleydale and Swaledale, 2 days of more challenging walking over exposed moorland. Accommodation very good/excellent overall, luggage transfers worked perfectly.”Mr Parkinson, UK
“Organisation was excellent it all happened according to plan, any transfers were on time and there when needed, bags were transferred as described.”Mr Halliday, UK
“Yet another wonderful walk in a beautiful area.”Mrs Robinson, UK
“All accommodation was comfortable and we received a warm welcome everywhere. We have recommended you to other people several times.”Mr Jackson, UK
“The Herriot Way is an excellent long-distance path which deserves more recognition. Particularly good for first time or inexperienced long-distance path walkers.”Mr Twigg, UK
“We had an excellent time for the second time with Contours. We can’t wait to go again. First class.”Mr Fry, UK
“Great organisation, lovely route and accommodation.”Mr Payne, UK
“Loved it. Loved loved loved it! Everything was wonderful, from the quirky accommodations to the communication! Would absolutely recommend this holiday to others. Planning on booking another holiday with Contours.”Ms Reckord, USA
Dog friendly