Dales High Way
Explore the Dales High Way at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Dales High Way
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A walk through the Yorkshire Dales from the village of Saltaire to the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
From £520 per person
Enjoy a walking holiday along the Dales High Way, following ancient drovers' ways, packhorse tracks and green lanes through the Yorkshire Dales and taking in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer. The trail traverses rolling dales, quiet moors, secluded valleys and mighty peaks, the latter offering breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside.
Not only does this walk showcase the wonderful geology of the Yorkshire Dales, including limestone crags and cascading waterfalls, but it also boasts plenty of interesting history to uncover, with landmarks of note including Neolithic stone carvings, Skipton Castle and the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
From £765 per person
This holiday option explores all 90 miles of the Dales High Way, showcasing some of the finest scenery the Yorkshire Dales National Park has to offer.
The rolling hills and mighty fells offer incredible views across the English countryside, while the many wonderful settlements along the way all offer warm welcomes and have plenty of interesting stories to share. This walking trail is a great adventure through the pleasant, green landscapes for which this corner of England is famous.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHW1 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 5 days walking | £765 | |
| DHW2 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 6 days walking | £885 | |
| DHW3 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 7 days walking | £1005 | |
| DHW4 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 8 days walking | £1130 | |
| DHW5 | From Saltaire/Shipley to Appleby | 9 days walking | £1245 |
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“Thanks for arranging the weeks of sunny weather for our walk! I try to get my friends to go on walking holidays! Can't wait for my next one.”Mr Mirro, USA
“Overall, this was an excellent walk, well organised by Contours, luggage transfers went smoothly and accommodation was generally of a high standard.”Mr Cribb, UK
“Definitely the best trail I have done so far.”Mr Parish, UK
“The walk involved a route of hillwalking during the day, with occasional descents into the dales, with lodging in the dales at night. The countryside varied from rural to wild to small-town civilization. It was a delightful mix. We are researching and planning our next holiday already.”Mr Brancheau, USA
“We had a wonderful time! Challenging but not too taxing, beautiful scenery even in wet days. Our first experience of a self-guided walking holiday definitely won't be the last. I have already recommended Contour to friends. We were impressed by the whole process, from enquiry to booking and during our holiday.”Mrs McKenna, UK
“We were blessed with great weather, guide book excellent, high standard of B&B's, easy to find and all in all, fabulous week. Too difficult to pick the best bits .. all different and all superb!!”Mr Needham, UK
“This was our seventh long distance walk planned for us by Contours - a very enjoyable and peaceful walk. Thank you! Wonderful countryside, great accommodation, weather very good for September! A good variety of walking - a mixture of gentle sections and more challenging ascents and descents. Looking forward to the eighth next year!”Dr Roberts, UK
“The walk was spectacular in places if also a bit more strenuous than expected. We have thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip so thank you for planning and organising the whole thing for us.”Mr Yates, UK
“I was very lucky with the weather which helped. I really enjoyed it.”Mrs Durham, Guernsey
