Three Dales Way

Three Dales Way

A short, circular walking holiday through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park.

4 nights
32 miles
Moderate

From £540 per person

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4 nights
32 miles
Moderate
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £540 per person

Three Dales Way

The Three Dales Way interweaves sections of the Dales Way and the Pennine Way to explore some of the finest limestone scenery in Yorkshire. The trail follows the beautiful valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale and Malhamdale, sinking deep into farmland split by drystone walls and overlooked by limestone shelves.

This circular self-guided walking holiday is the perfect way to get a real taste of Yorkshire when time is at a premium, and even includes the unmistakeable cliffs of towering Gordale Scar.

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Circular trail beginning at Burnsall
32 miles (51 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Visiting some of the many charming villages of the Dales, including Burnsall, Grassington and Malham.

Marvelling at the natural wonders of Malham Tarn, England’s highest lake; Malham Cove; and Gordale Scar, a gigantic collapsed cave system.

Wandering through Littondale to the rushing waters of the River Skirfare.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
3DW A circular trail beginning at Burnsall(L) 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £540
"Malham Cove" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Malham Cove" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Yorkshire Views" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Yorkshire Views" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Enjoying a Rest" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Enjoying a Rest" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Along the Dales" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Along the Dales" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Refreshment Stop" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Refreshment Stop" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Malham Cove" by Neil Robinson (2024) "Malham Cove" by Neil Robinson (2024)
"Penistone Old Pastures" by Tony Payne (2023) "Penistone Old Pastures" by Tony Payne (2023)
"River Wharfe at Wilfrid Scar" by Tony Payne (2023) "River Wharfe at Wilfrid Scar" by Tony Payne (2023)
"Just before Malham Cove" by Carolyn Hutton (2022) "Just before Malham Cove" by Carolyn Hutton (2022)
"Kettlewell" by Pauline Ellington (2019) "Kettlewell" by Pauline Ellington (2019)
"Malham" by Pauline Ellington (2019) "Malham" by Pauline Ellington (2019)

Customer reviews from the Three Dales Way

“Particularly enjoyed being able to eat our evening meal in our accommodation since we were in pubs each evening.”
Mrs Gray, UK
“Yorkshire Dales looking at their best, full of wildflowers and birdsong. The good weather helped as well. A really good route, one which is ideal for anyone considering walking longer distance trails, a bit of everything without being too strenuous. Ideal for all categories of walkers. Completely dog friendly which most breed of dog should manage. I have already completed about a dozen over the last few years and hope to complete a couple more next year.”
Mr Twigg, UK
“Excellent trip despite some average weather at times; great route accommodation and organisation.”
Mr Payne, UK
“The itinerary was perfect, we were very lucky with the weather. We loved The Red Lion at Burnsall in particular.”
Mrs Brighton, UK
“Fabulous!”
Mrs Ellington, UK
“Very efficient overall.”
Mr McAndrew, UK
“We had a fantastic holiday, it was very well organised, and the places we stayed in were lovely.”
Mrs Bainbridge, UK
“All days were different and all very enjoyable.”
Ms Nurse, UK
“Well organised and instructions clear.”
Mrs Steiger, UK
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