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Dales Way

Dales Way

Dales Way Overview

The Dales Way runs from Ilkley, a market town on the Eastern border of the Dales, and runs through Wharfedale and Dentdale to the Lake District, finishing in Bowness-on-Windermere on the shores of England's largest lake.

The Dales Way is a scenic, not too strenuous walk in beautiful scenery. It is primarily a riverside walk passing through market towns and ancient limestone villages . In between, the route crosses shorter sections of moorland, fell sides and limestone pavement making the route varied and peaceful. The Yorkshire Dales has a characteristic landscape of limestone dry stone walls and isolated field barns. There are charming historic limestone villages and hamlets scattered through the steep sided valleys.
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Reviews of this holiday

Dales Way by Cathy, 25 Aug 2024
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We (6 of us) booked the Dales Way hike through Mickledore, and enjoyed seeing the beautiful English countryside. read more

Dales Way by Nancy D, 26 Jun 2024
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We started our Dales Way walk in Ilkley and made our way to Bowness on Windermere. The scenery was breathtaking and we enjoyed ... read more

Dales Way by Mr R P 24, 17 Jun 2024
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Excellent read more

Dales Way by Wrayman , 7 Jun 2024
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A seven day walking holiday with accommodation and luggage transfer. read more

Dales Way by Fellwalkerbob , 1 Oct 2023
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I walked the Dales High Way over eight days from Saltaire to Aplleyby-in-Westmorland. read more

Dales Way by Steve Charles , 28 Sep 2023
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We walked the Dales Way from Ilkley to Bowness on Windermere in 8 days. read more

Dales Way by Jan, 6 Aug 2023
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We had a very nice holiday. The views were beautiful, especially halfway The Dales Way. In Grassington we stayed in the ... read more

Dales Way by MariekeS, 10 Jul 2023
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We walked the Dales Way, a beautiful long distance walk in The Yorkshire Dales read more

Dales Way by lamedoc, 30 Jun 2023
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My husband and I walked from Ilkley to Bowness. Eight days of glorious walking through beautiful scenery. Peaceful and relaxing... read more

Dales Way by Happy walker, 27 Jun 2023
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We walked part of The Dales High way . read more

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Dales Way by Cathy, 25 Aug 2024
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We (6 of us) booked the Dales Way hike through Mickledore, and enjoyed seeing the beautiful English countryside. read more

Dales Way by Nancy D, 26 Jun 2024
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We started our Dales Way walk in Ilkley and made our way to Bowness on Windermere. The scenery was breathtaking and we enjoyed ... read more