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The Dales Way - 10 Days

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10 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
20 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Hiking Through the Yorkshire Dales

A 78 mile walk crossing the Pennines from Ilkley to Windermere

Walking Through Beautiful Wharfedale and Dentdale to the Lake District

Stay in Inns and Farmhouses Dating from the 16th and 17th Centuries

Itinerary

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.

day 1Arrive Ilkley

Make your own way to Ilkley. Optional walk to Cow, Calf Rocks and Ilkley Moor. Here you can find the ‘White Well’ a tiny Victorian spa, not much bigger than a luxury sized bath, popular in the days when people with pneumonia were encouraged to bathe in icy cold waters. If the flag is flying, a small teashop is also open (2.5 hr round trip). If you prefer to relax have a look around this attractive country town with its range of specialist local family shops and cafes, there is a branch of Betty’s Tea Rooms with declicious cakes and a variety of teas. There is a small history museum and next to it, All Saints Church, which is built on the site of a Roman fort, contains some Anglo-Saxon crosses dating back to the 9th century.

Accommodation
Stay in the Victorian Riverside Hotel. All facilities are ensuite and rooms come equipped with satellite TV. This is a pub hotel and does great food throughout the day and there is a separate restaurant area away from the bar. The picturesque setting, with river views and rowing in the summer months, make this an ideal place to start our tour.

day 2Ilkley to Burnsall 21.7 km/13.5 miles, 6 h

day 3Burnsall to Kettlewell 16 km/10 miles, 5-6 h

day 4Kettlewell to Hubberholme area 8.7km/5.5 miles 4 4.5 h

day 5Hubberholme area 26km/16 miles to Cowgill, 6-7 h

day 6Cowgill to Sedbergh through Dentdale 16.6 km/11 miles, 5-6 h

day 7Sedbergh to Patton Bridge 22 km/13.7 miles, 6 h

day 8Patton Bridge to Staveley 14km / 8.7 miles 5 h

day 9Staveley to Bowness on Windermere 10.6 km/6.5 miles, 3 h

day 10Arrangements end after breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation
9 nights accommodation in hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available
Meals
9 breakfasts
Others
One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 20kgDigital information pack including Navigational App, maps, route notes & GPX files

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Great walk, beautiful scenery, excellent accommodation, luggage transfers went without a hitch. Electronic map made it almost impossible to get lost. English weather!

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