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The Dales Way

5.0(6 reviews)

Stroll through England’s quintessential countryside on "The Dales Way," a self-guided walking tour spanning 78 miles from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. Perfect for experienced and senior walkers, this eight-day journey traverses the Yorkshire Dales’ rolling hills, limestone cliffs, and green valleys—landscapes unchanged for centuries. Marvel at historic churches, cross Roman roads, and pause in charming villages with heritage pubs. The route follows the rivers Wharfe, Dee, Rawthey, Lune, and Kent, offering serene picnic spots and abundant birdlife. Walkers will relish the straightforward gradients, though some moorland crossings and muddy sections add gentle challenge. The unique experience is the pure immersion in England’s traditional countryside—complete with comfortable accommodations, transport, meals, and a true taste of rural charm.

8 days

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The Dales Way - 10 Days

5.0(1 review)

The Dales Way - 10 Days invites experienced travelers and seniors to journey through the heart of the English countryside, from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. This moderate walking tour covers 78 miles of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, meandering through rolling hills, limestone valleys, and traditional villages. Along the way, you’ll encounter waterfalls, ancient churches, and welcoming pubs, with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and picnics by scenic rivers. The route is celebrated for its gentle gradients and variety, offering a taste of England’s timeless rural charm. The unique feature of this trip is the opportunity to experience the full Dales Way, a beloved long-distance path, at a leisurely and enjoyable pace.

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The Dales Way - 10 Days

5.0(1 review)

An extended 10 day walk through the Pennines and Lake District in the Yorkshire Dales. Welcome to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the purest form of English highland landscape, with traditions and views, which have remained virtually untouched for centuries. Soft rolling hills, limestone edges, green valleys, waterfalls, a Roman road, several interesting old churches, an abbey and some lovely Real Ale pubs all feature here as well as the villages proud of their heritage. This tour includes the whole 78 mile length of this much loved long distance path, established in 1969, which runs right across the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the Lake District. Gradients and terrain are generally straight forward, but the going may be muddy underfoot in wet weather; there are some high moorland areas to cross. Much of the trail follows pretty river valleys especially The Wharfe, Dee, Rawthey, Lune and The Kent. All have beauty spots for shady picnics, small ravines and rapids and are patrolled by birds such as Berwick swans, kingfishers, dippers and wagtails. Brown trout lurk in their waters depths. There are also a large number of “stiles” and “kissing gates” to negotiate as you stroll across fields, so good mobility is important. The itinerary follows Wharfedale (where there is time to admire the ruins of Bolton Abbey) and then via Hubberholme, gradually gaining height upstream to reach the Pennine watershed at Cam Fell (1700 feet). The way then runs down Dentdale to the market town of Sedbergh and across sheep pastures to Bowness on Windermere.

10 days

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The Dales Way

5.0(5 reviews)

Walk through the Pennines and Lake District in the Yorkshire Dales. Welcome to the timeless beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, one of England’s purest Highland landscapes. With rolling green hills, limestone escarpments, winding valleys, and stone-built villages, this is a region where age-old traditions and stunning views remain remarkably untouched. Along the way, you’ll encounter waterfalls, Roman roads, ancient churches, abbey ruins, and cosy real ale pubs that reflect the proud heritage of the area. This self-guided walking holiday follows the full 78-mile route of the much-loved Dales Way, a long-distance path established in 1969. Beginning in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the trail winds west through river valleys and over stretches of open moorland, finishing in the Lake District at Bowness-on-Windermere. The walking is mostly gentle, though some sections can be muddy after rain, and there are a few higher moorland crossings. Much of the route follows picturesque rivers such as the Wharfe, Dee, Rawthey, Lune, and Kent, where you may spot kingfishers, dippers, wagtails, and even Berwick swans. Brown trout are often seen in the clear waters. Highlights include a scenic walk through Wharfedale, time to explore the atmospheric ruins of Bolton Abbey, and a steady ascent to the Pennine watershed at Cam Fell, which rises to 1,700 feet (518 metres). From there, the trail descends into peaceful Dentdale, continues through the historic market town of Sedbergh, and crosses gently rolling pastureland to reach Lake Windermere. This is a rewarding route for walkers seeking a true taste of rural upland England, full of natural charm, history, and quiet beauty.

8 days

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