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Highlights
Walk the full 78-mile route from the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District
Stay in Inns and Farmhouses dating from the 16th and 17th Centuries
Stroll along the banks of the Rivers Wharfe, Dee, Lune and Kent
Explore charming villages, historic churches, and the ruins of Bolton Abbey
Finish at Lake Windermere and revel in views of the Langdale Pikes
Well waymarked route with no technical hillwalking required
Well waymarked route with no technical hillwalking required
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What's Included
Accommodation
7 nights accommodation in hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available
Meals
7 breakfasts
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One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 20kgDigital information pack including Navigational App, maps & route notesEmergency hotline
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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.
day 1 - Arrive 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 2 - Ilkley to Burnsall 20.9 km/13 miles, 6 h. 500ft ascent
Lower Wharfedale and Bolton Abbey. This promises to be a very beautiful walk tracing the side of the River Wharfe. Undoubtedly, the well-preserved remains of Bolton Abbey are a popular spot especially on a weekend. To continue, you can cross to the other side of the Wharfe either by the bridge or by a long sequence of stepping stones. The route continues through the Duke of Devonshire’s estate and into beautiful Strid Woods, with a little gorge area - The Strid where the Wharfe narrows to a point that it has a cheese wire effect on the rocks incising a little gorge. From here the landscape opens up again as you head past the substantial structure of Barden Bridge. Thirsty people with a sensitivity for architecture, might like to take mile or so detour to the pretty village of Appletreewick which has an interesting ensemble of local stone houses as well as two nice pubs. Watch out for the weather stone, which can tell you the weather in any weather! There are a couple of interesting churches including St. Wilfrid’s from the 1400s.
Accommodation: Wharf View Farm is our B&B tonight and offers a warm welcome. This 18th century farmhouse still retains many of its original features. It is possible to upgrade to The Manor House Hotel (please ask for further details at time of booking).
Meals:Breakfast
day 3 - Burnsall to Hubberholme 25.7 km/16 miles, 6.75 h. 850ft ascent
Today is an upland and lowland day. Firstly follow the Wharfe past attractive Linton to the market town of Grassington, with is cobbled streets and teashops. The route then leaves the river to start heading across drystone wall fringed upland fields. If you have forgotten your lunch, you can try to take a mouthful of Conistone Pie, a limestone hill feature which looks like a pie! There are great views over rocky scars, over dales and limestone pavements, before descending to reacquaint oneself with the river as you reach the old lead mining village of Kettlewell with three pretty looking pubs, this was the setting for the film ‘Calendar Girls’ filmed in 2003. Rejoining the river, thread your way through sheepy fields to Buckden an even smaller village. Rest on the green, maybe have a drink before the final mile into the riverside village of Hubberhome, with its nice pub. If you are not staying here you will be making a mile and a half diversion off the official route over the hill to Cray, a tiny hamlet.
Accommodation: The George Inn at Hubberholme is a cosy Inn with ensuite rooms and with local ales to sample. Alternatively you may be staying at The Buck Inn at Buckden which is located approx 1.4 miles before Hubberholme
Meals:Breakfast
day 4 - Hubberholme to Cowgill 22.5km/14 miles, 6.5 h. 1500ft ascent
Enjoy a hardy breakfast as today is your most challenging walk. You follow the Wharfe towards its upper youthful sections, the water spilling off limestone terraces and small waterfalls, first pass Hubberholme with its attractive church and torrents, at Yockenthwaite try to find the tiny stone circle. Further up at Beckermonds, you are at the source of the Wharfe from two small becks or streams. Say goodbye to the infant river here, climb stiffly up and out of Wharfedale over Cam Fell. The farmland here can be boggy! A steep ascent from Cam houses, the last farm in the Dale, brings you to a broad track and the highest point of the walk 1710ft / 521m, then start descending along what was once a Roman road, cutting across the Pennine Way Footpath and down into Dentdale. Views hopefully of the Yorkshire three peaks; Penyghent, Whernside and Ingelborough. Walk down towards Ribblehead and then there is a further moorland section re ascending slightly to cross over to Denthead and then you are confronted with the magnificent viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, which almost seems to be a natural part of the surroundings. Another mile of steep descent along the pretty River Dee, brings you to our Inn at Cowgill, a quiet pretty place, there are occasional cars, but you are more likely to be awoken by the sound of owls, sheep and the sparkling, splashing river.
Note: Due to a landslide in Jan 2025 a diversion off the main route between Hubberholme and Cowgill may be in place. Details provided with final documents.
Accommodation: Sportsman Inn a 17th century listed building, offering authentic rustic charm. The building has retained much of its original charm, with open fires, oak beams, and a friendly welcome. There is a washbasin; tea/coffee making facilities in all rooms, rooms may have private but separate or shared bathroom facilities. This is a very cozy place with the sound of the River Dee running outside the windows.
Meals:Breakfast
day 5 - Cowgill to Sedbergh 17.7 km/11 miles, 5 h. 500ft ascent
An attractive valleyside and river crossing day through Dentdale to Sedbergh. At the foot of the steep Howgill Fells. The Dee becomes wider and more ‘fluid’ as you go. After about 4 miles there is a welcome diversion offered across the river in the village of Dent, built of grey limestone with cobbled streets and well protected traditionally maintained buildings, this was the birth place of Adam Sedgwick in 1785, an important geology professor who much influenced Charles Darwin later on. There are a couple of welcome tea shops and the George and Dragon pub serves ale crafted by the Dent Brewery only a couple of miles away. St. Andrew’s church has a beautiful interior. Following the river some more, ascend over a slight ridge and down into Garsdale and cross the river Rawthey and up steeply to the small town of Sedbergh at the foot of the wildly undulating Howgill Fells. Sedbergh is famous for its Public school and like Ilkey, has a number of family run shops. There are however, an overwhelming amount of bookshops, as it claims to be England’s book town, worth knowing if you are out of reading material by this stage of the walking tour!
Accommodation: The Dalesman Inn has a traditional English country town feel to it, offering local beers in the attractively decorated bar and dining area. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, a TV and some are ensuite. Sometimes a comfortable cottage owned by the pub, is used for accommodation about 150 metres away from the inn.
Meals:Breakfast
day 6 - Sedbergh to Burneside 25.7 km/16 miles, 6 h. 1300ft ascent
Returning to the Rawthey, you follow this attractive river, before joining the River Lune walking past some more viaducts reflecting the glorious Victorian era of engineering. At Crook of Lune you will discover a beautiful parabolic arch bridge, which is probably 500 years old. The view from it towards the Howgill Fells is a beauty. The Way now follows across an undulating landscape of sheep pastureland, with views of the Howgills and also turns towards the Lake District. You will reach Black Moss Tarn, a tiny lake tucked into a fold of the meadows, often with swans and geese floating upon it. A good spot for a break before descending, meeting briefly the rivers Mint and Sprint and onwards towards the 14th century Burneside Hall, a Pele tower to protect inhabitants from the Scots and the ‘Border Reivers’ who caused mayhem in this land. Arriving at Burneside, the first realization is that this is an industrial rather than tourist village dominated by a paper mill relying on the waters of the River Kent. The oldest parts of this mill are worth having a look at, with its interesting clock tower.
Accommodation: We use a number of different accommodation in Burneside.
Meals:Breakfast
day 7 - Burneside to Bowness on Windermere 16 km/10 miles, 4 h
This morning you start with following the attractive River Kent to Staveley passing interesting former mill areas, which in some cases have been creatively redeveloped into housing. The millponds however still remain and often trout can be seen jumping for fly. A few miles bring you into Staveley, an attractive village worth a coffee stop with its interesting bell tower. The walk then becomes increasingly rural and onto wilder areas. On a good day a short diversion up to School Knott will reveal a great Lakeland panorama including the Coniston Fells, Crinkle Crags and Scafell. Then you descend towards Lake Windermere, which remains elusive until you finally leave woodland, and descend into Bowness on Windermere, a tourist town on the lakeside, this expanse of water is England's largest natural lake.
Accommodation: You will spend the night in a charming, family-run bed and breakfast located in the scenic town of Windermere.
Meals:Breakfast
day 8 - Arrangements end after breakfast
After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation and bag transfer worked seamlessly. Loved the Guibo travel app concept but it has some technical issues that need sorting out.
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It was good initially, but was not that helpful for a specific trip.
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We recently completed 6 days of walking along the Dale's Way path in the Yorkshire Dales area of Great Britain and they did a brilliant job making all the arrangements. There were a few glitches with the mobile App that was set up for our trip but with the map backups there was no real issue. The accommodations were all good to great, and it should be noted that if you don't heed their advice and book a table for dinner in certain restaurants, there won't be a table available. They did everything except guarantee the weather. Also note that if you're booked into the Winderemere Park Hotel in Windermere at the end of the Dales Way walk, it is a fair climb up the hill from Bowness, but there is a regular bus route that runs along the road. That would have been better than another uphill walk, and good information to have. All-in-all, a great trip and we were extremely happy with both Walkers' Britain & Europe, and ourselves for making the trip.
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A wonderful walk through the British countryside with glorious views. We loved it.
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Kaz and I have travelled many times with the help of Trina and the team. We love the walks, the places we stay, and the help we get when we need it - and sometimes we need it!
